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Jayanta Das

Jayanta Das

Summary

Energetic Corporate Chef known for creating exemplary culinary teams and recruiting the best staffers. Offering outstanding inventory control and budget oversight capabilities. Forward-thinking professional offering more than 12 years of experience working in fast-paced kitchens. Skilled at staying focused and productive in high-stress situations and maintaining calmness in busy times. Talented kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations. Experienced with indian,thai,greek,italian,japanese,lebanese,american cuisine, sourcing ingredients, controlling budgets and boosting restaurant profiles. Excellent leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Corporate Chef

SHO-SHA CAFÉ BAR & TIC- TAC – TOE & YAWUN CAFÉ
02.2021 - Current

Taking care of three outlets in Indore such as SHO-SHA bar & TIC-TAC-TOE INDORE & YAWUN CAFÉ 57 staffs. Conduct regularly presentations of new novelties. to stay in line with operational trends &training.Evaluate the performance of the assigned team and initiate promotionsResponsible for the timely kitchen preparations for all meal services in the outlets and banquet activities in line with the stipulated opening hours Ensure that every product leaving the kitchen is of appropriate portion and well presented according to the recipes and presentation standards Frequently tour through all assigned outlets, Stores ensuring the highest possible hygiene and maintenance standards

Control the food cost by reviewing and approving all store requisitions and direct purchases and minimize wastage are implemented and follow the appropriate hygiene standards

Executive Chef

PITCHERS CAFÉ BAR
11.2020 - 01.2021
  • Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
  • Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.
  • Requisitioned food, selected and developed recipes and standardized production recipes for consistent quality.
  • Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.

Executive Chef

REVOLUTION CAFÉ BAR
03.2018 - 11.2020
  • Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
  • Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.
  • Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for restaurant.
  • Delivered excellent food quality and maximized customer satisfaction by preparing meals according to customer requests.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Modernized work processes to reduce guest wait times and boost daily output.

Executive Chef

ZUCCA THE LOUNGE BAR
01.2017 - 02.2018
  • Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
  • Developed close relationships with suppliers to source best ingredients.
  • Implemented food cost and waste reduction initiatives to save money.
  • 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.
  • Utilized culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes.
  • Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
  • Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.

Education

High School Diploma -

ST.PETER'S HIGH SCHOOL
Kolkata
2012

Secondary Education -

ST.PETER'S HIGH SCHOOL
Kolkata
2010

Skills

  • Culinary Staff Operations
  • Dish Development
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Menu Planning
  • Order Delivery Practices
  • Budgeting & cost Control
  • Quality Assurance
  • Inventory/Stock Management
  • Vendor Relations
  • Food Consumption Estimates

Additional Information

As a person I am patient, eager to learn new things, can adjust in any situation and always

strive for perfection whatever I do. My job strengths are that I am capable of working in a

multicultural environment, have good organizational skills and fully understand the

importance of thedepartment and its role in F&B in particular and the hotel

in general.

My leadership strengths lie in the fact that I constantly strive to motivate my team members,

communicate their views to my superiors and vice versa and view my position not as a rank but as

responsibility.

Languages

English
Hindi
Bengali

Timeline

Corporate Chef

SHO-SHA CAFÉ BAR & TIC- TAC – TOE & YAWUN CAFÉ
02.2021 - Current

Executive Chef

PITCHERS CAFÉ BAR
11.2020 - 01.2021

Executive Chef

REVOLUTION CAFÉ BAR
03.2018 - 11.2020

Executive Chef

ZUCCA THE LOUNGE BAR
01.2017 - 02.2018

High School Diploma -

ST.PETER'S HIGH SCHOOL

Secondary Education -

ST.PETER'S HIGH SCHOOL
Jayanta Das