Chef Alfonso Lillo Fas

Highly versatile and innovative hospitality professional offering over 17 years’ experience working as a Chef. Remarkable skills in utilising in-depth knowledge of marketplace and competitor analysis to ensure improved revenue and operational efficiency. Gastronomy Graduate with Degree in Culinary Arts Management coupled with a course on HACCP Standards. Possesses expertise in food preparation, menu development, event planning/catering and inventory purchase/control. Highly skilled in creating European and Mediterranean menus while maintaining high levels of sanitation and cleanliness as well as timely resolving customer or kitchen issues. Exceptionally skilled in creating innovative flavours and cuisine, as well as serving modern food with vibrant colours, textural contrasts and bold flavours. Proven ability to effectively handle multiple levels of responsibility with minimal direction from superiors whilst supervising staff and providing team leadership, motivation and development. Hands-on experience in effectively developing an innovative menu for the Melia Group of the Spanish Restaurant in London.