Stefan Toader
SPECIALIST CHEF / HEAD CHEF / SOUS CHEF
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About
Experienced culinary professional with over 35 years of experience in hospitality, healthcare and catering environments, including more than 16 years in the UK. Strong background as a Head Chef, Senior Chef and Sous Chef within hotels, care homes and restaurant operations. Skilled in food preparation, HACCP compliance, allergen management, stock control, menu planning, special dietary requirements, cost control and team leadership.
Proven ability to maintain high food quality standards while supporting safe, efficient and customer-focused kitchen operations.
Experience
Sous Chef at Bellerose Manor Luxury Care Home (2026)
Head Chef at Berkley Care Group – Cedar Mews (2025 – 2026)
Sous Chef at Hilton East Midlands Airport (2024 – 2025)
Sous Chef at Richmond Village by Bupa, Coventry (2023 – 2024)
Sous Chef at Brooklyn Hotel (2022 – 2023)
Sous Chef at Delta Hotels by Marriott Warwick (2019 – 2022)
Sous Chef at Jurys Inn Hinckley Island (2017 – 2019)
Junior Sous Chef at Hilton Warwick (2015 – 2017)
Senior Chef de Partie at Hilton Leicester (2009 – 2015)
Owner & Chef at Restaurant Dunarea, Mamaia, Constanta (2000 – 2009)
Education
Specialist Chef / Head Chef Diploma – I.H.R. Mamaia, Romania
Food & Beverage Professional Qualification
Baccalaureate in Horticulture – Horticulture High School
Currently Studying Business Management in Business Management
