Ajay Thakur
Navi Mumbai
Summary
Experienced Corporate Chef with a strong background in menu development and team mentoring, consistently driving culinary excellence at MIRAH HOSPITALITY. Proven skills in budgeting and cost control have significantly enhanced dining experiences in prestigious venues like Bayroute and Hitchki, known for their exceptional Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisines.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Corporate Chef
MIRAH HOSPITALITY
05.2013 - Current
- BAYROUTE, Middle Eastern Cuisine.
Designation: Corporate Chef, Bayroute, Mirah Hospitality, April 2019.
Locations: Mumbai – Cuff Parade, Palladium Mall, BKC, Juhu, Powai.
Bayroute is recognized for its authenticity, painstakingly sourced ancient recipes, and family secrets dating back generations. It is the most beloved restaurant for Arabic cuisine, featuring the essence of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean delights. It is frequented by celebrities and is often flocked by media and social media personnel.
- HITCHKI, Indian, Asian, and Western Cuisine.
Designation: Corporate Chef, Hitchki, Mirah Hospitality, April 2019.
Locations: India – BKC, Powai, Rcity Mall, Thane, Palladium Mall, Belapur, Nagpur, Bangalore Whitefield, Bangalore Sarjapur.
Locations: Dubai – Al Barsha, Mirdif.
Hitchki Resto-Bar evokes the memory of an older time in a very contemporary, chic setting. The internationally inspirational brand focuses on regional cuisine and brings in elements of nostalgia to your dining experiences.
- FARMERS & SONS, Modern European Cuisine
Mumbai, Kala Ghoda.
Designation: Brand Chef, Farmers & Sons, Mirah Hospitality, April 2017.
- FALAFELS
9 Locations, Mumbai |5 Locations in Bangalore.
Designation: Brand Chef, Falafels & Café Mangii, Mirah Hospitality, April 2016.
- CAFÉ MANGII: Modern European Cuisine.
4. Location: Mumbai | 2. Location: Bangalore.
Designation: Unit Executive Chef, Café Mangii, Mirah
Hospitality, April 2014.
- PALETTE
Lower Parel, Mumbai.
Designation: Sous Chef, Mirah Hospitality, May 2013.
- HOPPING CHEF
Designation: Consultant Chef, April 2016.
Company Overview: Partnered with Mirah Hospitality, Hopping Chef is an online community and marketplace serving accomplished professional chefs. The Hopping Chef team brings world-class cuisines right to the comfort of one’s living room, creating dishes to satiate your palate. They are also heavily involved in, and recognized for, community service. Chefs come with a range of culinary adventures and help restaurants re-create their menus, from master menu planning to exquisite meal creation, always exploring the boundaries of food with extensive training and experience.
Head Chef
COBALT COAST RESORT
02.2004 - 02.2013
World Cuisine, Cayman Islands
DCDP
CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES
07.2003 - 02.2004
European Cuisine, USA
Sous Chef
5 THE RESTAURANT
Mumbai
09.2001 - 06.2003
European Cuisine, Mumbai, India
CDP - Chef De Partie
OLIVE BAR & KITCHEN
Mumbai
07.1999 - 08.2001
European Cuisine, Mumbai, India
Education
Diploma In Hotel Management & Catering Technology - Hotel Management
DR. D. Y. PATIL COLLEGE
Mumbai, India 04-2000
Skills
- Menu planning and development
- Banquets and catering
- Supply Management
- Budgeting and cost control
- Staff training
- Cost control
- Inventory and supply management
Accomplishments
THE CAYMANIAN WEEKENDER,
Local Newspaper-Cayman Islands
Recognized For Participating In Educational Briefing & Cookout Supported By
Cayman Island Environmental Health Department
THE CAYMAN COMPASS,
Local Newspaper-Cayman Islands
Recognized For Participating In Educational Briefing & Cookout Supported By
Cayman Island Environmental Health Department
CAYMAN ISLANDS PRIDE, 4thJune 2008
Completed & Certified - Customer Service Excellence Workshop,
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, Caribbean
MICRO MATRIX, 17thSeptember 2009
Completed & Certified ABC’ Of Supervising,
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, Caribbean
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE & INVESTMENT, 11 June 2010
Completed Workshop On Food Hygiene & Safety Practices,
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, Caribbean
CAYMAN CULINARY SOCIETY, Oct 2011
Recognized For Participation In National Cookout Festival
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, Caribbean
CAYMAN ISLANDS GOVERNMENT, 24thMay 2012
Completed & Certified Basic Food & Hygiene Course, Department Of Environmental Health
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, Caribbean
VOGUE, India - December 2014
Recognized For Participating In Culinary Gala By Hopping Chef
PING NETWORK, You Tube, 2016
Curating Educational & Entertaining Food Recipe Video On Portal.
Ping Network Prides Itself On Designing & Offering High Quality Broadcast Television On You Tube Channel Content Reaching Hundreds Of Millions Of Viewers Worldwide
MEDIA COVERAGE’S, India, 2016 Onwards
Master Chef India: Panel Judge
Print Media Coverage’s: Midday | Mumbai Mirror | Times Of India | Bangalore Times | In-Flight Magazine
Channel & Advertisement Coverage’s: NDTV | ABP News | Knor Maggi Masala
Timeline
Corporate Chef
MIRAH HOSPITALITY
05.2013 - Current
Head Chef
COBALT COAST RESORT
02.2004 - 02.2013
DCDP
CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES
07.2003 - 02.2004
Sous Chef
5 THE RESTAURANT
09.2001 - 06.2003
CDP - Chef De Partie
OLIVE BAR & KITCHEN
07.1999 - 08.2001
Diploma In Hotel Management & Catering Technology - Hotel Management
DR. D. Y. PATIL COLLEGE
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