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Gaurav Negi

Gaurav Negi

Delhi

Summary

Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at various restaurant specializing in curries , South Indian, tandoor and biryani preparation. Demonstrated expertise in menu development and effective communication, elevating food quality and reducing customer complaints. Skilled in inventory management, optimizing kitchen operations and providing exceptional dining experiences.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Commis De Cuisine

JAYLEELA CORPORATION PVT LTD
Mumbai
03.2024 - Current
  • Curries & Gravies: In an Indian kitchen, we are often tasked with preparing various curries and gravies. This can involve marinating meats, preparing spice blends, or slow-cooking dishes like butter chicken, dal makhani, or lamb rogan josh.
  • Tandoor Section: If I am working in naan, roti, paratha, kebabs, and tandoori meats (chicken, fish, lamb).
  • Biryani Section I may have to focus on preparing rice dishes like biryani, where they ensure the spices and rice are layered correctly, and the cooking process is followed to perfection.
  • South Indian is one of best cuisine here we make 20 type of dosa,thatte idli, best sambar

Commis 2

Caffe sicily
Goa
08.2023 - 03.2024

There are several common dishes that we cook among Italian, Mediterranean, and Middle Eastern cuisines, most notably favorites like hummus, falafel, an eggplant dip similar to hummus, fattoush, a vegetable and pita salad, stuffed grape leaves, and kebabs.

richness of Italian pasta with the bold, spiced flavors of an Indian curry.

Spaghetti with curry sauce: A dish where spaghetti is tossed in a spicy, aromatic curry sauce, perhaps with chicken or vegetables. hand made pizza

I assisted in developing new menu items, specializing in handmade pasta and pizzas for enhanced flavor.

Manager

New Annaprana Restaurant
Dehradun
01.2020 - 06.2023
  • I led a team to meet key performance indicators, strategizing to minimize customer complaints.
  • Overseeing kitchen operations, including menu design, recipe creation, and staff training, I transformed feedback into food quality and service enhancements.
  • Managing a diverse team, I orchestrated efficient kitchen processes to ensure optimal performance.
  • Created monthly reports for senior management summarizing operational performance metrics.

Barista and Junior chef

Bravo Diet Caffe
05.2019 - 12.2019
  • Trained and mentored junior café staff on industry standards and best practices in our startup café.
  • Provided coaching to ensure their success.
  • Offered training and mentorship to junior chefs to develop their professional skills.
  • Supervised and trained junior servers to deliver safe and efficient service.

Commi 3

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson
10.2018 - 04.2019
  • Maintained a clean, organized workstation, resulting in fewer kitchen accidents.
  • Managed kitchen inventory to guarantee freshness and availability.
  • Monitored food preparation for quality control and consistency.
  • Executed meal orders to exact specifications, yielding a reduction in customer complaints.

Vocational trainee

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson
04.2018 - 09.2018
  • Completed vocational training at Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Sahibabad, specializing as a hotel management trainee.
  • Gained hands-on experience in various hotel operations, including front office, housekeeping, and food service.
  • Acquired skills in guest relations, teamwork, and problem-solving within a hospitality setting.

Internship Trainer

Park Plaza, Now - Radisson Hotel Noida
Noida
02.2016 - 08.2016
  • Maintained optimal ingredient availability by stocking and replenishing kitchen supplies.
  • Executed basic food preparation tasks, including vegetable chopping, during peak hours.
  • Enhanced kitchen aesthetics through installation of countertops, sinks, and backsplashes.
  • Developed a training system for new kitchen staff, expediting onboarding and increasing efficiency.

Education

Indian institute of Hotel Management - hospitality operations, guest relations, culinary arts

Indian Institute of Hotel Management
Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Punjab
04.2018

High school -

Harcourt Butler Senior Secondary School
Gole Market, New Delhi, Delhi
05.2012

Skills

  • Culinary skills
  • Menu development
  • Food cost control
  • Inventory management
  • Effective communication
  • Tandoor and biryani preparation
  • Restaurant operations

Accomplishments

  • Menu innovation played an integral role in creating new seasonal dishes by experimenting with regional Indian recipes, incorporating local ingredients, and introducing unique flavor profiles that increased menu sales by 20%
  • Streamlined kitchen operations: optimized kitchen workflows and improved mise en place organization, reducing prep time by 15% without compromising quality
  • Training and mentorship: Provided training to junior chefs and kitchen staff in the preparation of traditional and modern Indian dishes, enhancing kitchen efficiency and improving overall team performance
  • Successfully Managed High-Volume Services: Oversaw and executed 400+ covers during peak hours while maintaining the high tandard of quality expected from Indian cuisine.

Hobbies and Interests

Cooking and Experimenting with New Recipes

Being social

Learning New Cooking Techniques

Culinary Travel

Fitness and Yoga

Personal Information

Timeline

Commis De Cuisine

JAYLEELA CORPORATION PVT LTD
03.2024 - Current

Commis 2

Caffe sicily
08.2023 - 03.2024

Manager

New Annaprana Restaurant
01.2020 - 06.2023

Barista and Junior chef

Bravo Diet Caffe
05.2019 - 12.2019

Commi 3

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson
10.2018 - 04.2019

Vocational trainee

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson
04.2018 - 09.2018

Internship Trainer

Park Plaza, Now - Radisson Hotel Noida
02.2016 - 08.2016

Indian institute of Hotel Management - hospitality operations, guest relations, culinary arts

Indian Institute of Hotel Management

High school -

Harcourt Butler Senior Secondary School
Gaurav Negi