Ankush Nayak
Hubli
Summary
Culinary professional with extensive experience in food preparation, cooking, and presentation. Skilled in utilizing diverse ingredients, techniques, and kitchen equipment. Strong work ethic and commitment to teamwork ensure high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and safety.
Overview
4
4
Languages
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Production
Firstclub
Bangalore
09.2025 - Current
- Monitored kitchen area and staff to ensure overall safety and use of proper food handling techniques.
- Ordered supplies based on expected demand to keep stock within optimum levels.
- Enforced health and safety standards for food storage, preparation and handling.
- Developed and maintained a positive working environment, encouraging teamwork and addressing conflicts promptly.
- Estimated food and labour costs and kept operations within budgets.
- Planned menus for daily use, special events and seasonal promotions.
- Recruited and trained kitchen staff to meet high expectations for performance and quality.
- Monitored quality, presentation and quantities of plated food across line.
CDP
Subko
Bangalore
06.2024 - 05.2025
- Prepared and cooked high-quality food using recipes and menu guidelines.
- Followed strict kitchen health and safety rules throughout daily shifts.
- Coordinated day-to-day catering rostering with sous chef.
- Set clear standards for cooking, garnishing, and food presentation.
- Supervised cooks and kitchen helpers to keep kitchen running smoothly.
- Managed inventory records to support daily catering needs.
- Handled interview stages following agreed process and screening questions.
Demi CDP
Kook
Bangalore
02.2023 - 03.2024
- Coordinated kitchen staff under head chef supervision during each shift handover.
- Maintained food hygiene and ensured orders reached customers on time.
- Supervised prep sauce preparation and monitored consistency across batches.
- Enforced health and safety standards for food storage, preparation and handling.
- Conducted food safety inspections, maintaining strict hygiene standards in the kitchen.
- Supervised work of cooks and kitchen helpers helping to keep kitchen running smoothly.
Commi II
Cinepolis VIP
Bangalore
02.2022 - 02.2023
- Work under head chef supervision to follow kitchen service standards.
- Adapt quickly to guest-specific requirements during peak service periods.
- Follow recipe specifications for temperature, seasoning, flavour, and plate presentation.
- Deliver memorable dining moments by sustaining a guest-focused service mindset.
- Achieved service time and quality targets.
- Engaged with customers to better understand needs and deliver excellent service.
- Identified issues, analysed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Picked up additional tasks to aid team success.
Commi III
Nawab Restaurant
Dharwad
03.2021 - 01.2022
- Set up restaurant kitchen in Dharwad for new venue opening.
- Draft menu options aligned to local tastes and availability.
- Lead kitchen team, coordinate stations during busy service periods.
- Handling customer complaint s
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Maintained clean, safe working environments to eliminate accident risks.
- Achieved service time and quality targets.
Education
BHM - Hotel management
WGSHA
Manipal, KA01-2022
PUC I & II - commerce
S.R PU College
Hebri01-2018
SSLC - State Board
ST.MICHAEL’s HIGH SCHOOL
Hubli, KA01-2016
Skills
- Teamwork
- Attention to details
- Food Service
- Good oral communication
- Forecasting and planning
- Understanding of food safety
- Inventory management
- Menu planning
- Staff recruitment
- Kitchen operations
- Team coordination
- Quality assurance
- Conflict resolution
- Customer engagement
- Leadership development
- Staff training and development
- Quality Control
Languages
English
Kannada
Hindi
Tulu
Timeline
Head of Production
Firstclub
09.2025 - Current
CDP
Subko
06.2024 - 05.2025
Demi CDP
Kook
02.2023 - 03.2024
Commi II
Cinepolis VIP
02.2022 - 02.2023
Commi III
Nawab Restaurant
03.2021 - 01.2022
BHM - Hotel management
WGSHA
PUC I & II - commerce
S.R PU College
SSLC - State Board
ST.MICHAEL’s HIGH SCHOOL