Mahesh Soorni
Hyderabad
Summary
Accomplished Sous Chef with expertise in menu development, food safety, and high-volume service. Managed kitchen operations and trained staff to enhance efficiency and quality. Skilled in inventory management and optimizing workflows for high-quality service delivery.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sous Chef
nomme
hyderabad
10.2025 - Current
- Trained kitchen staff on food safety and preparation techniques to enhance overall kitchen compliance and performance.
- Collaborated with Executive Chef to create innovative dishes for special events.
- Collaborated on menu development and tested recipes to ensure quality and innovation for diverse clientele.
- Coordinated food ordering, receiving, storage, and distribution processes to maintain efficient kitchen operations.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure adequate supplies on hand.
- Maintained accurate records for cost analysis purposes.
jr sous chef
n convention
hyderabad
02.2021 - 09.2025
- Supervised kitchen operations, enhancing food preparation workflows and service delivery.
- Trained and mentored junior kitchen staff on proper cooking techniques and safety standards.
- Maintained a clean work area to ensure compliance with health regulations.
- Guided staff on recipes, plating techniques, garnishes, and portion control to maintain quality standards.
- Supervised kitchen food preparation in demanding, high-volume environments.
- Prepared sauces, dressings, soups, stocks, and marinades throughout the day.
- Managed kitchen employee scheduling to optimize coverage and minimize labor costs.
Chef de Partie
paul
dubai
12.2018 - 01.2021
- Prepared and plated dishes to meet restaurant standards, ensuring quality and presentation.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to streamline meal service and enhance customer satisfaction.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of the workstation.
- Monitored cooking times to maintain food quality.
- Coordinated meal preparation activities with other chefs during busy shifts to maintain workflow.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
Commis Chef
paul
dubai
07.2013 - 11.2018
- Prepared and arranged ingredients for daily menu offerings.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations.
- Maintained a clean working area at all times in compliance with health codes.
- Executed cleaning and sanitizing procedures for work areas, utensils, and cooking equipment.
Commis Chef
salz
hyderabad
03.2012 - 06.2013
- Rotated food stock to minimize waste by prioritizing older items and discarding expired goods.
- Checked quality of raw materials before use to maintain high freshness standards.
- Plated dishes using tasty garnishes and sauces to appeal to and delight patrons.
- Prepared diverse foods according to precise instructions and recipe specifications to ensure consistency.
commi2
N grill
hyderabad
01.2011 - 02.2012
- Operated kitchen equipment to maintain safety and efficiency standards.
- Executed knife skills to prepare vegetables for meal preparation.
- Ensured proper storage of food items at correct temperature according to health code standards.
- Prepared and organized chopped vegetables and fruits to ensure readiness during peak service times.
Apprentice Cook
dr uttama
nellore
06.2010 - 01.2011
- Cleaned work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes and silverware, ensuring a hygienic environment for food preparation.
- Organized and stocked refrigerators with prepared food items, facilitating efficient service during peak hours.
- Adhered strictly to safety guidelines while operating kitchen equipment like knives.
- Maintained cleanliness and orderliness of kitchen area, including equipment, utensils, surfaces and floors, promoting safety and compliance with health standards.
- Received deliveries of ingredients and checked them for freshness and quality.
Education
Craft Course in Food Production(diploma) -
John Bauer College of Hotel Managment
Hydereabad06-2010
Intermediate Certificate -
Narayana Dora Junior College
Andhra Pradesh05-2006
High School Diploma -
Govt High School
Andhra Pradesh05-2004
Skills
- Menu development
- Menu planning
- Recipe testing
- Kitchen operations
- High-volume service
- Inventory management
- Food safety
- Staff motivation
Certification
basic food hygiene and food safety certification
Accomplishments
got best employee of the year in Dubai 2018
Timeline
Sous Chef
nomme
10.2025 - Current
jr sous chef
n convention
02.2021 - 09.2025
Chef de Partie
paul
12.2018 - 01.2021
Commis Chef
paul
07.2013 - 11.2018
Commis Chef
salz
03.2012 - 06.2013
commi2
N grill
01.2011 - 02.2012
Apprentice Cook
dr uttama
06.2010 - 01.2011
Craft Course in Food Production(diploma) -
John Bauer College of Hotel Managment
Intermediate Certificate -
Narayana Dora Junior College
High School Diploma -
Govt High School