ANMOL POOJARY
Navi Mumbai
Summary
Culinary arts professional with a strong commitment to innovation and creativity. Proven ability to develop unique recipes and products that drive success in culinary establishments. Seeking opportunities as a chef or food researcher to apply expertise and enhance culinary offerings.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Chef, Head of Mumbai Operations
Home-grown Gourmet
Mumbai
11.2025 - Current
- Prepared diverse menus tailored to client preferences and dietary needs.
- Managed kitchen operations, ensuring cleanliness and organization throughout.
- Developed innovative recipes to enhance culinary offerings and experiences.
- Coordinated meal preparation with clients for special events and gatherings.
- Maintained inventory levels, tracking supplies to minimize waste.
- Collaborated with clients to create personalized meal plans and schedules.
- Organized special events and dinner parties for clients, including menu planning and presentation details.
- Designed creative dishes to showcase culinary talents as requested by clients.
- Created menus with seasonal produce while maintaining a budget.
Research and development Chef
Chuckle
Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (Thane Zone-2)
05.2025 - 09.2025
- Produced engaging short-form recipe videos for Instagram and YouTube, showcasing product versatility.
- Conceptualized and launched new food products aligned with company domain, addressing market needs.
- Executed core job duties efficiently, maintaining high standards throughout all tasks.
- Highlighted unique product features through visually appealing content to attract target audience.
- Developed innovative recipes using seasonal ingredients for menu offerings.
Culinary Researcher
Urban Platter
12.2023 - 04.2025
- Worked as a Commis for 1 year in Indian Cuisine.
- Responsible for overseeing the entire cooking process in a cloud kitchen.
- Menu planning, food preparation, cooking, and plating.
- Ensuring that team is following proper food safety and sanitation protocols.
- Knowledgeable about food trends, dietary preferences, and ingredients.
- To create unique dishes that appeal to their target demographics.
- Apart from cooking responsibilities, responsible for managing inventory.
- Ordering supplies as needed.
- Managing staff, such as training new team members.
- Developing new and innovative recipes.
- Conducting research on new ingredients, cooking techniques and equipment.
- Ensuring food safety and hygiene standards are met.
Research and development chef
Cloudchef
05.2021 - 11.2023
- Conducted research, prototyping, and testing to ensure product quality market fit.
- Organised and led hands-on culinary workshops teaching of various cuisines.
- Designed interactive sessions to ensure participants gained practical cooking skills.
- Managed live counters at events, showcasing the usage of products through real-time demonstrations.
- Engaged with event attendees to build awareness and promote product utilization.
- Successfully created and launched new products that contributed to the company's growth.
- Increased social media engagement by 40% with recipe videos.
- Launched twelve new food products boosting sales by 25%.
- Organized 40+ workshops attended by over 300 participants.
- Reduced kitchen waste by 15% through Inventory management.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - International Hospitality and Tourism Management
Queens Margaret University/Mumbai University
01.2020
HSC - Science
Mumbai Unibersity
01.2017
Skills
- Recipe development
- Menu planning
- Culinary creativity
- Kitchen organization
- Food presentation
- Nutrition
- Content creation
- Communication skills
Accomplishments
- Executed core job duties efficiently.
- Produced engaging short-form recipe videos for social media platforms like Instagram and YouTube.
- Highlighted the products' versatility and unique features through visually appealing content.
- Conceptualized, developed, and launched new food products from scratch, aligned with the company's domain.
- Increased social media engagement by 40% with recipe videos.
- Launched twelve new food products, boosting sales by 25%.
- Organized 40+ workshops attended by over 300 participants.
- Reduced kitchen waste by 15% through inventory management.
Timeline
Private Chef, Head of Mumbai Operations
Home-grown Gourmet
11.2025 - Current
Research and development Chef
Chuckle
05.2025 - 09.2025
Culinary Researcher
Urban Platter
12.2023 - 04.2025
Research and development chef
Cloudchef
05.2021 - 11.2023
Bachelor of Arts - International Hospitality and Tourism Management
Queens Margaret University/Mumbai University
HSC - Science
Mumbai Unibersity