Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Interests
DJing
Timeline
Generic

Akbar Mohamed

Chef

Summary

Creative chef with ambition to establish versatile culinary skillset. Energetic and flexible employee with focus despite chaotic kitchen environments. Receptive learner with growth mindset and tenacity to expand and build culinary skills. Detail-oriented professional with background creating delicious dishes. Dedicated to delivering highest quality customer service. Striving to succeed in high pressure environments while remaining calm. Safety-minded when carefully following food handling regulations and procedures. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Photographer

Myself
06.2021 - Current
  • Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
  • Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.
  • Displayed portfolio to show off best work to potential clients and promote skills and value.
  • Used image processing algorithms to reduce motion blur and enhance color, contrast and light range.
  • Offered image proofs to help clients choose best photos from shoot.
  • Completed complex photo shoots at indoor and outdoor venues.

Social Media Marketing Intern

Dame & Max
01.2024 - 01.2024
  • Contributed to mock-ups, email campaigns, and social media content.
  • Supported branding, digital marketing messaging, and advertising campaigns by engaging with followers on various social media platforms.
  • Designed and presented social media campaign ideas.
  • Conducted daily updates to social media profiles to boost company online presence.
  • Created engaging content to catch attention of potential customers.
  • Created informative and entertaining posts for client's Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram pages.

Trainee Chef

Shangrila
09.2023 - 12.2023
  • Signed for deliveries, checked items into inventory and stocked goods into proper locations.
  • Observed head chefs and how each prepared different specialties to gain knowledge in cooking techniques.
  • Checked expiration dates, rotated food, and removed any items that were no longer usable.
  • Planned menus for different events, seasons and customer requests.
  • Worked closely with kitchen team to meet high demand with delicious, on-recipe foods.
  • Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
  • Evaluated food products to verify freshness and quality.
  • Utilized culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes.
  • Rotated through all prep stations to learn different techniques.
  • Prepped daily menu items to quickly deliver upon request.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.

Restaurant Owner

Portland Grill & Cafe
06.2023 - 09.2023
  • Organized implementation of new banners, displays, and menus.
  • Hired, trained and mentored staff to meet and exceed high quality standards.
  • Directed both FOH and BOH employees through daily tasks and monitored performance throughout day.
  • Supervised staff to confirm that all food and beverage orders were promptly and accurately prepared.
  • Coordinated team members with focus on productivity, efficiency and enhancing customer experience.
  • Directed activities of team of skilled kitchen workers preparing and serving meals.
  • Monitored food inventory and supplies to prevent waste.
  • Created new recipes, outlined steps, and training staff on correct preparation.
  • Set and oversaw weekly and special event menu plans.
  • Monitored food preparation, production, and plating for quality control.
  • Spearheaded menu and staff development through detailed training and facilitation of staff meetings.

Education

High School Diploma -

Mallya Aditi International School
Bangalore
04.2001 -

Skills

Photo Editing

undefined

Websites

Interests

Golf

Guitar

F1

DJing

Just started learning the basics, getting stronger in my mixing skills with an aim to be good enough to perform one day

Timeline

Social Media Marketing Intern

Dame & Max
01.2024 - 01.2024

Trainee Chef

Shangrila
09.2023 - 12.2023

Restaurant Owner

Portland Grill & Cafe
06.2023 - 09.2023

Freelance Photographer

Myself
06.2021 - Current

High School Diploma -

Mallya Aditi International School
04.2001 -

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Akbar MohamedChef