Lalmani Kharal Executive Chef
Chennai
Summary
Dynamic Executive Chef with extensive experience at La Palmera Beach Resort, excelling in menu development and culinary presentation. Proven track record in staff training and team leadership, driving exceptional dining experiences while ensuring food safety and cost control. Committed to elevating culinary standards and fostering a collaborative kitchen environment. Motivated professional dedicated to sourcing high-quality ingredients from local sources to drive farm-to-table menus. Proactive and adaptable team leader passionate about sustainable cuisine. Talented at creating exciting and innovative menus based on in-season ingredients. Dynamic Chef recognized for creating memorable dishes with fresh ingredients. Monitors and evaluates purchasing, staffing, production and inventory to control food and labor costs and waste. Maintains federal, state and local food sanitation and safety standards.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Chef
La Palmera Beach Resort
Madurai
05.2024 - Current
Executive Chef
Hotel Akshay Grand
Chengalpattu Chennai
10.2018 - 05.2024
Sr Sous Chef
Xtreme Barbque
Chennai Omr Road Thoraipakkam
07.2015 - 09.2018
Sr CDP
Gem Inn Resort
Chennai Omr Road Navalour
01.2012 - 07.2015
CDP
Kohinoor Asiana Hotel
Chennai Omr Road Semmancheri
01.2008 - 12.2011
Commi Chef
Abu Jsssim Cafeteria
Near Lulu Mall MadinaKhalifa
12.2004 - 12.2007
Commi 1
Gulati Restaurant
Pandara Road New Delhi
10.2003 - 12.2005
Commi 2
Chawla Chick INN
Lajpat Nager New Delhi
11.1999 - 10.2003
Education
High School Diploma -
Shee Durga Bhavan Higher Secondary School
Gulmi Nepal09-1999
Skills
- Menu development
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Cost control
- Culinary presentation
- Staff training
- Customer service
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
- Vendor relations
- Recipe creation
- Quality assurance
- Budget management
- Performance evaluation
- Safe food handling
- Create recipes
- Verbal and written communication
- Interpersonal communication
- Portion and cost control
- Culinary trends
- Grilling and deep frying skills
- Sanitation guidelines
- Purchasing
- Quality control
- Catering management
- Inventory control
- Menu pricing
- Vendor relationships
- Food presentation
- Garnishing and plating
- Kitchen management
- Menu supervision
- Time management abilities
- Allergen awareness
- Banquets and catering
- Food production
- Food procurement
- Seafood preparation
- Nutrition
- Professionalism
- Menu planning
- Hygiene policy implementation
- Sanitation standards
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Cooking technique demonstrations
- Food prep planning
- Food spoilage prevention
Affiliations
- Sport Music Writing Reading.
Languages
Nepali
First Language
English
Beginner
A1
Hindi
Beginner
A1
Tamil
Beginner
A1
Arabic
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Executive Chef
La Palmera Beach Resort
05.2024 - Current
Executive Chef
Hotel Akshay Grand
10.2018 - 05.2024
Sr Sous Chef
Xtreme Barbque
07.2015 - 09.2018
Sr CDP
Gem Inn Resort
01.2012 - 07.2015
CDP
Kohinoor Asiana Hotel
01.2008 - 12.2011
Commi Chef
Abu Jsssim Cafeteria
12.2004 - 12.2007
Commi 1
Gulati Restaurant
10.2003 - 12.2005
Commi 2
Chawla Chick INN
11.1999 - 10.2003
High School Diploma -
Shee Durga Bhavan Higher Secondary School
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