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Gurbaj Singh

Gurbaj Singh

Chef
Navi Mumbai

Summary

High-performing Chef offering 7 years of restaurant experience. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams. Talented kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations. Experienced with cuisine, sourcing ingredients, controlling budgets and boosting restaurant profiles. Conversational skills. High-performing individual with solid background in culinary arts. Skilled in creating innovative and delicious dishes while managing kitchen staff and inventory. Efficient and committed to keeping high standards of food safety and sanitation. Meticulous eager to create unique and delicious dishes. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with good understanding of seamless dining experience for customers. Creative and dedicated to staying up-to-date with food trends. Top-notch professional with expertise in menu development, kitchen management and staff training. Creates unique and delicious dishes while controlling food and labor costs. Collaborative and committed to seeking feedback from customers and staff to improve kitchen workflows. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Executive Sous chef position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

Cluster Executive Chef

OHRI`S GROUP
12.2023 - Current
  • Fostered a positive working environment among kitchen team members that encouraged collaboration, creativity, and open communication.
  • Developed custom menus for clients with specific dietary restrictions or preferences, ensuring their utmost satisfaction during their dining experience.
  • Implemented special events promotions such as theme nights or cooking demonstrations to attract new clientele and boost sales revenues.
  • Managed kitchen staff for efficient food production, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality dishes.
  • Modified recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.
  • Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
  • Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
  • Requisitioned food, selected and developed recipes and standardized production recipes for consistent quality.
  • Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.
  • Modernized work processes to reduce guest wait times and boost daily output.
  • Coordinated employee schedules and developed staff teams to boost productivity.
  • Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
  • Developed and remained accountable for safety, quality, consistency and adherence to standards.
  • Assisted with menu development and planning.
  • Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.

Executive Sous Chef

RR Hospitality
02.2023 - Current
  • Verified compliance in preparation of menu items and customer special requests.
  • Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
  • Generated employee schedules and work assignments and determined appropriate compensation rates.
  • Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
  • Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
  • Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
  • Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
  • Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
  • Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for restaurant.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Delivered excellent food quality and maximized customer satisfaction by preparing meals according to customer requests.
  • Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
  • Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
  • Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.
  • Coordinated employee schedules and developed staff teams to boost productivity.
  • Modernized work processes to reduce guest wait times and boost daily output.
  • Requisitioned food, selected and developed recipes and standardized production recipes for consistent quality.
  • Interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
  • Implemented successful cross-marketing strategies such as food and wine pairings.
  • Participated in food tastings and taste tests.
  • Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
  • Utilized culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes.
  • Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
  • Implemented food cost and waste reduction initiatives to save money.
  • Developed new recipes and flavor combinations to enhance customer dining experience.
  • Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
  • Evaluated food products to verify freshness and quality.
  • Developed close relationships with suppliers to source best ingredients.
  • Modified recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.
  • Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
  • Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
  • Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance, and cleanliness of production and service areas.
  • Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
  • Assisted with menu development and planning.
  • Developed and remained accountable for safety, quality, consistency and adherence to standards.
  • Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
  • Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.

Sr.sous Chef

Roxie
10.2022 - 02.2023
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
  • Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
  • Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.

Sous Chef

The House Of Bakers
04.2022 - 10.2022

JR.sous Chef

Sound Cafe
10.2021 - 04.2022

Demi Chef De Parte

The Oberoi Nariman Point
01.2019 - 10.2021
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
  • Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
  • Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.

Commis Chef

ST.REGIS MUMBAI
05.2018 - 12.2018

Assistant Head Chef

Ram Ratan Shamiyana
08.2017 - 04.2018

Trainee

Sofitel BKC
12.2015 - 04.2016

Education

Culinary Arts - Hospitality

ITM IHM MUMBAI
Navi Mumbai
06.2014 - 07.2017

Bachelors In Culinary Arts - Culinary Arts

Queen Margrate University, Edinburg
Navi Mumbai
06.2014 - 06.2017

Skills

Performance assessments

Signature dish creation

Payroll and scheduling

Recipes and menu planning

Food plating and presentation

Food spoilage prevention

Forecasting and planning

Performance improvement

Staff Management

Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance

Food preparation and safety

Employee training and development

Process improvements

Menu planning

Hospitality service expertise

Problem-solving

Budgeting

Operations management

Workflow Optimization

Accomplishments

  • Re-designed kitchen stations and equipment placement which increased productivity and enhanced workflow processes.
  • Ensured safe and efficient kitchen operations while managing a BOH staff of 100.
  • Designed whole new menu, including meal selections, beverages and pricing.
  • Created signature dish which generated high-interest and became best-selling dinner entrée for Roxie.
  • Reduced food costs by 5% by sourcing and securing new vendors supplier.
  • Supervised team of 300 staff members.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking .

Timeline

Cluster Executive Chef

OHRI`S GROUP
12.2023 - Current

Executive Sous Chef

RR Hospitality
02.2023 - Current

Sr.sous Chef

Roxie
10.2022 - 02.2023

Sous Chef

The House Of Bakers
04.2022 - 10.2022

JR.sous Chef

Sound Cafe
10.2021 - 04.2022

Demi Chef De Parte

The Oberoi Nariman Point
01.2019 - 10.2021

Commis Chef

ST.REGIS MUMBAI
05.2018 - 12.2018

Assistant Head Chef

Ram Ratan Shamiyana
08.2017 - 04.2018

Trainee

Sofitel BKC
12.2015 - 04.2016

Culinary Arts - Hospitality

ITM IHM MUMBAI
06.2014 - 07.2017

Bachelors In Culinary Arts - Culinary Arts

Queen Margrate University, Edinburg
06.2014 - 06.2017
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