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Artur Lewandowicz

I am a chef with a few years experience gained in the hotels and restaurants in Poland, Great Britain, Sweden & Norway. Find out more about me

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Hello👋

I'm chef

Artur Lewandowicz

I am a chef with a few years experience gained in the hotels and restaurants in Poland, Great Britain, Sweden & Norway. Find out more about me

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experience

Dalen Hotel5*

Sous chefApr 2019 - Oct 2023

Hotellvegen 33, 3880 Dalen, Norway

Dalen Hotel is a historic hotel located at Dalen in the municipality of Tokke in Telemark, Norway at Bandak lake. The luxury Dalen Hotel, once a popular locale for European royalty, is one of the largest wooden buildings in Norway and one of the best preserved hotels of its size from the 1800s. The hotel owners operate a ferry service along the Telemark Canal, which during the warmer seasons has daily trips between Skien and Dalen on the historic passenger ships MS Henrik Ibsen and MS Victoria.

https://www.dalenhotel.no/

Hotell Laponia & Konferens4*

Chef De PartieJun 2019 - March 2019

Storgatan 45, 933 33 Arvidsjaur, Sweden

Hotel Laponia & Konferens is located in the north of Sweden in the picturesque Arvidsjaur. If you dream about it to see auroras, you can not choose better. Spectacular views, Scandinavian delicacies, races on frozen lakes and many other attractions that are only available in the land of Santa Claus.

https://hotell-laponia.se/

Hotel Ambasador Premium4*

Sous ChefSep 2018 - Dec 2018

Kilinskiego 145, 90-315 Lodz, Poland

The four-star Hotel Ambasador Premium Lodz is conveniently situated in the heart of the city. In the immediate vicinity of the hotel there are shopping and leisure centres. Moreover, the hotel is only five-minute walk away from the world - famous Piotrkowska Street where you can not only breathe the unique atmosphere of the city but also enjoy its numerous restaurants, pubs and bars. Hotel is situated only 800 meters form Lodz Fabryczna railway station.

https://www.hotelambasador.eu/

Restaurant Rancho5*

Head ChefSep 2016 - Aug 2018

Wiaczyn Dolny 58A, Lodz

Restaurant Rancho is part of one of the biggest horse club in Poland, located in Wiaczyn Dolny, next to Lodz. The stud has about 200 horses ready to provide attractions to all visitors, from horseback trips to the forest to horse riding lessons.

http://www.restauracjarancho.pl/

Alexander House Hotel & Utopia SPA5*

Chef De PartieOct 2015 - Sep 2016

East Grinstead, RH10 4QD, West Sussex, United Kingdom

Alexander House is a beautiful arts and crafts style spa hotel set in the heart of the glorious Sussex countryside. Alexander House is a luxury manor house with beautiful vistas, a choice of restaurants, an award-winning Utopia Spa and rooms designed for absolute comfort. Five starred hotel is located on the borders of Sussex and Surrey, yet convenient to Gatwick Airport and only 55 minutes from London.

https://www.alexanderhotels.co.uk/alexander-house/

Gardeners Arms5*

Chef De PartieMay 2014 - Apr 2015

Ardingly RH17 6TJ, West Sussex, United Kingdom

Pub & restaurant Gardeners Arms is located in southern England in Sussex county. It is situated between South of England Groundshow where one one of the biggest antique fairs in England takes place and botanical garden Wakehurst which covers an area of 180 acres. It is a wonderful place for a meal after exhausting walk. The kitchen serves traditional British dishes based on fresh products with the addition of herbs from their own garden.

https://www.gardenersarmsardingly.co.uk/

Hotel Ambasador Centrum4*

Senior CDPApr 2015 - Oct 2015

Chef De PartieOct 2010 - Jun 2013

Pilsudskiego 29, 90-307 Lodz, Poland

The four-star hotel Ambasador Centrum is located in the centre of Lodz, only 5 minutes of walk from historic Piotrkowska street. Guests have exclusive rooms at their disposal, as well as recreation centre, including swimming pool and saunas. Apart from service of individual guests, the hotel organizes business conferences and parties. Hotel restaurant for 180 people serves dishes of European cuisine.

https://www.hotelambasador.eu/

Tiffi Boutique Hotel5*

Chef De PartieJun 2013 - May 2014

Zeglarska 7, 10-160 Olsztyn, Poland

Located on a lake Ukiel, YachtClub Tiffi has a modern restaurant for 150 people where exclusive dishes of Mediterranean cuisine are served. Chef offers wide choice of delicious fish and meat dishes, made of high-quality natural products, without artificial additions and preservatives. When I was working in the YachtClub Tiffi, I was trained by a chef, Grzegorz Labuda - the author of culinary books and winner of the seventh edition of the competition Wine & Food Noble Night in a category main dish.

http://www.yachtclub.tiffi.com/pl/

EXPER

IENCE

& EDU

Hotel Focus3*

Chef De PartieOct 2007 - Oct 2010

Lakowa 23/25, 90-563 Lodz, Poland

Hotel Focus is situated in a historic building from 1890, which housed Juliusz Kindermanns cotton factory in the past. Currently, the hotel consists of modern and spacious rooms, provides access to sauna and mini-gym. Conferences and special events are organized in this hotel. There is also a huge restaurant, in which you can eat dishes of Polish and regional cuisine.

https://www.focushotels.pl/

Gastronomy School3*

StudentSep 2003 - Jun 2007

Sienkiewicza 88, 90-563 Lodz, Poland

Foodservice Technical School as a school complementing professional experience.

https://gastronomik.edu.pl/

Jean Bos Molecular Cuisine3*

StudentSep 2003 - Jun 2007

Sienkiewicza 88, 90-563 Lodz, Poland

A training was conducted by Jean Bos, a chef who developed his skills, among others, at the royal court in Belgium and Monaco. He worked in a restaurant having 2 stars in Michelin catalogue, and he established the first academy of molecular cuisine in Poland.

Molecular Cuisine

Makro Academy3*

StudentSep 2003 - Jun 2007

Sienkiewicza 88, 90-563 Lodz, Poland

According to the ranking of Financial Times, Leon Koźmiński University is the best business school in central and eastern Europe. In 2011, Leon Koźmiński University, for the twelfth time, was on the FIRST PLACE among non-public universities in the ranking of Perspektywy, Rzeczpospolita and Wprost.

HACCPFishesPizzaBBQ

Flow Hospitality Training3*

StudentSep 2003 - Jun 2007

Sienkiewicza 88, 90-563 Lodz, Poland

On-line trainings conducted at the request of my British employer. In accordance with regulations, since 2014, staff should, at the request of guests, make information about composition of products in dishes available and undergo full training within this scope.

Food Alergens

iHasco3*

StudentSep 2003 - Jun 2007

Sienkiewicza 88, 90-563 Lodz, Poland

Food safety & hygiene lvl.2 - training completed during work at Alexander House Hotel. Gained 95% score.

Food Safety & Hygiene lvl.2

skills

#hard

  • kitchen management skills
  • food preparation 🥩🔥
  • knowledge of nutrition
  • budgeting & cost reduction
  • inventory management
  • HACCP regulations

#soft

  • good verbal communication
  • attention to detail
  • creativity
  • problem solving
  • high level of discipline
  • willingness to learn

#useful

  • driving license category B
  • overall computer skills
  • i speak Polish and English
  • exp with Planday, Capitech & PMI

pictures

Burrata Salad
Burrata Salad

Burrata, croutons, mix of fresh veggies, vinaigrette

Cod in sepia, leek variations, truffles
Cod

Cod in sepia, leek variations, truffles

Duck, pomme anna, white asparagus, wild garlic mayo, jus
Duck

Duck, pomme anna, white asparagus, wild garlic mayo, jus

Foie gras variation, oranges, crunchies
Foie gras

Foie gras variation, oranges, crunchies

Slow cooked salmon, tendersteam broccoli, broccoli puree, lime
Salmon

Slow cooked salmon, tendersteam broccoli, broccoli puree, lime

Gazpacho
Gazpacho

Gazpacho with additions

Lamb saddle, green asparagus, tendersteam broccoli, minced lamb and lamb consomme on side
Lamb

Lamb saddle, green asparagus, tendersteam broccoli, minced lamb and lamb consomme on side

Halibut, dill oil, trout roe, pickled cucumber, herb emulsion, cream
Cured halibut

Halibut, dill oil, trout roe, pickled cucumber, herb emulsion, cream

Duck, jus, black chanterelles, herbs
Slow cooked duck

Duck, jus, black chanterelles, herbs

Salmon, sweet & sour lime dressing, trout roe
Smoked salmon

Salmon, sweet & sour lime dressing, trout roe

Slow cooked pork, turn potatoes, roasted veggies, black pepper sauce
Pork

Slow cooked pork, turn potatoes, roasted veggies, black pepper sauce

Italian finest
Truffles

Italian finest

Foie gras covered in chocolate, burnt oranges, apples, bloody orange gel
Foie gras

Foie gras covered in chocolate, burnt oranges, apples, bloody orange gel

Trout, marinated cucumbers, pims gel, strawberry gel, oil
Trout

Trout, marinated cucumbers, pims gel, strawberry gel, oil

Venison, blackberries, red cabbage, cured salsify, pastilla
Venison

Venison, blackberries, red cabbage, cured salsify, pastilla

Veal, spring onion, marinated red onion, truffle jus
Veal

Veal, spring onion, marinated red onion, truffle jus

Apple crumble made of Granny Smith apples
Apple crumble

Apple crumble made of Granny Smith apples

Soft, buttery, and slightly sweet, homemade brioche bread rich in flavor with a light, fluffy texture
Brioche

Soft, buttery, and slightly sweet, homemade brioche bread rich in flavor with a light, fluffy texture

Cured halibut, pickled cucumber, pickled chantarells, cream, oscietra caviar
Halibut

Cured halibut, pickled cucumber, pickled chantarells, cream, oscietra caviar

Me at Lapland during preparation for European Speed Club event
Me at Lapland

Sweden

Dalen Hotel front view
Dalen Hotel

Norway

Duck breast, blackberry jus, vin jaune creamy sauce, variation of beetroots, duck hearts, minced duck
Duck

Duck breast, blackberry jus, vin jaune creamy sauce, variation of beetroots, duck hearts, minced duck

Prosciutto, beetroots, grapes, pear, vinaigrette, salad
Prosciutto salad

Prosciutto, beetroots, grapes, pear, vinaigrette, salad

Me at Dalen hotel
Me at Dalen hotel

Norway

Alexander House Hotel and Utopia SPA side view
Alexander House Hotel and Utopia SPA

England

Alexander House Hotel and Utopia SPA front view
Alexander House Hotel and Utopia SPA

England

Artur over the pass
Artur over the pass

Sweden

Artur over the pass
Me

Poland

Me
Artur Igloo

Sweden

Dalen Hotel rear view
Dalen Hotel

Norway

Dalen Hotel - Norges beste hoteller
Dalen Hotel

Norway

Dalen Hotel - Fireplace
Dalen Hotel

Norway

Award for Culinary Excellence
Alexander House Hotel and Utopia SPA

England - Award for Culinary Excellence

Michelin guide recommendation
Alexander House Hotel and Utopia SPA

England - Michelin guide recommendation

Dalen Hotel dining room
Dalen Hotel dining room

Norway

Alexander House Hotel and Utopia SPA dining room
Alexander House Hotel and Utopia SPA dining room

England

toasted wheat bread with fried egg
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reference

Opinions about me from people i worked with

Darrel W.

Executive Head Chef of Alexander House Hotel and Utopia SPA *****

Artur has worked on all the sections including sauce, larder and garnish in Alexander Grill 3 AA Rosette standard fine dining restaurant which can do up to 50 covers a day. Artur's biggest asset are his passion, flexibility and professinalism to the job. He is always punctual and has been a credit addition to my brigade.

Alexander T.

Executive Head Chef of Dalen Hotel *****

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