GOVINDASAMY PONNUSAMY
CHEF
VIRUDHACHALAM, CUDDALORE,TAMIL NADU
Summary
Experienced Sous Chef proficient in all aspects of kitchen management, including equipment maintenance and sanitation protocols. Strong background in budgeting and financial analysis, contributing to cost-effective operations. Effective leader in staff recruitment, training, and performance management to meet culinary goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
JUNIOR SOS's CHEF, CONTINENTAL
JENNYES RESIDENCY
COIMBATORE
01.2025 - Current
- Prepared high-quality dishes following recipes and presentation standards.
- Assisted head chef in managing kitchen operations during peak hours.
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure adherence to health and safety regulations.
JUNIOR SOS's CHEF, CONTINENTAL
THE ENGLISH CLUB
COIMBATORE
02.2024 - 01.2025
- Assisted in menu planning and ingredient selection for daily specials.
- Trained junior cooks on food preparation techniques and safety standards.
- Monitored inventory levels and coordinated supply orders with vendors.
JUNIOR SOU'S CHEF, CONTINENTAL
THE GRAND REGENT HOTEL
COIMBATORE
05.2023 - 01.2024
- Participated in daily staff meetings to discuss menu changes and operational needs.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations in the kitchen environment.
- Assisted Executive Chef in menu planning, recipe development and kitchen operations.
CHEF DE PARTIE, CONTINENTAL & BUTCHER
THE GRAND REGENT HOTEL
COIMBATORE
04.2022 - 04.2023
- Prepared and presented high-quality dishes following menu specifications.
- Collaborated with team to develop seasonal menu items and special offerings.
DEMI CHEF DE PARTIE, CONTINENTAL
THE RESIDENCY TOWER
COIMBATORE
03.2020 - 01.2021
- Developed new recipes and contributed creative ideas for special events menus.
- Monitored stocks of all food items, ensuring adequate supplies at all times.
CONTINENTAL COOK
NATIONAL CORPORATION TOURISM & HOTEL
ABUDHABI
04.2011 - 12.2019
- Monitored food preparation methods, portion sizes and garnishing of dishes to ensure that food was prepared in accordance with the restaurant's recipes and presentation standards.
- Exercised portion control for items served, eliminating waste.
- Instructed cooks and other workers in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
OJT, TRAINING & COMMI III MULTI CUISINE
SEVEN ELEVEN MULTI CUISINE RESTAURANT
COIMBATORE
11.2009 - 04.2011
- Evaluated needs of departments and delegated tasks to optimize overall production.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations during service hours.
- Assisted senior chefs in food preparation and presentation tasks.
IET ,TRANING
NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR VOCATIONAL TRAINING
CHENNAI
04.2009 - 10.2009
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas, utensils, and equipment used for cooking.
Education
Diploma in Hotel Management & Catering Technology -
MASTER OF SURGEON INDUSTRIAL TRAINING INSTUTITE
VIRUDHACHALAM, TAMIL NADU05-2008
High School Diploma -
PACE OF SURGEON FOR INDUSTRIAL INSTITUTE
VIRUDHACHALAM, TAMIL NADU11-2006
SSLC - SSLC, B GRADE
GOVERMENT HIGHER SECONDARY SHCOOL
MANGAKLAMPET, TAMIL NADU 03-2005
Skills
- Recipe development and menu planning
- Motivational team management
- Kitchen operations management
- Food safety compliance and sanitation
- Inventory management and high-quality ingredients
- Culinary creativity and problem solving
- Cross-functional collaboration and team building
- Food costing
- Seasonal availability understanding
- Portion control
- High-quality ingredients
Certification
- Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate
- HABC Level 2 Award in Food Safety Certificate
- HABC Level 2 Emergency First Aid Training Course Certificate
- In recognition of outstanding effort for maintaining hygiene and HSE standard certificate
REFERENCE
John Milton, Executive Sous Chef, +91 9789930634
LANGUAGE
- English
- Tamil
- Hindi
- Malayalam
- Arabic
PERSONAL INFERMETION
- Passport number: U7869692
- Date of birth: 01/06/90
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Indian
- Driving license: TN91Z20190000067
- Marital status: married
- Religion: Hindu
Affiliations
- TRAVEL
- SPORTS
- MUSIC
Timeline
JUNIOR SOS's CHEF, CONTINENTAL
JENNYES RESIDENCY
01.2025 - Current
JUNIOR SOS's CHEF, CONTINENTAL
THE ENGLISH CLUB
02.2024 - 01.2025
JUNIOR SOU'S CHEF, CONTINENTAL
THE GRAND REGENT HOTEL
05.2023 - 01.2024
CHEF DE PARTIE, CONTINENTAL & BUTCHER
THE GRAND REGENT HOTEL
04.2022 - 04.2023
DEMI CHEF DE PARTIE, CONTINENTAL
THE RESIDENCY TOWER
03.2020 - 01.2021
CONTINENTAL COOK
NATIONAL CORPORATION TOURISM & HOTEL
04.2011 - 12.2019
OJT, TRAINING & COMMI III MULTI CUISINE
SEVEN ELEVEN MULTI CUISINE RESTAURANT
11.2009 - 04.2011
IET ,TRANING
NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR VOCATIONAL TRAINING
04.2009 - 10.2009
Diploma in Hotel Management & Catering Technology -
MASTER OF SURGEON INDUSTRIAL TRAINING INSTUTITE
High School Diploma -
PACE OF SURGEON FOR INDUSTRIAL INSTITUTE
SSLC - SSLC, B GRADE
GOVERMENT HIGHER SECONDARY SHCOOL
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