MANOHAR KUMAR
Summary
Seasoned culinary professional with extensive expertise in leading kitchen operations, crafting exquisite menus, and delivering exceptional dining experiences. A passion for creativity and a commitment to excellence consistently elevate culinary standards while exceeding guest expectations. Demonstrated success in team leadership, menu development, cost control, and managing high-volume kitchens ensures seamless operations. Recognized for a collaborative approach and adaptability to dynamic environments, consistently achieving high-quality results that enhance the overall dining experience.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Chef
Playthopia Enterment, Roongta Group Fizzyfox
2025.08 - Current
Executive Chef
Hotel Galaxy & Fika Restaurant
2025.03 - 2025.07
Executive Chef
Olive and Greens Restaurant
2022.10 - 2025.03
Executive Chef
Hotel A.K. International
2020.01 - 2022.08
1 cook
Royal Caribbean Cruise
2018.12 - 2020.01
Junior Sous Chef
Red Olive Multi Cuisine Restaurant
2017.05 - 2018.11
HOD
Ample Institute of Hotel Management
2015.07 - 2017.04
CDP, Continental
FIGS Avenues
2013.02 - 2015.05
Commi II, Continental
Hotel Ramada
2011.11 - 2013.02
Commi III, Continental
Hotel Lord's Plaza
2010.10 - 2011.08
Education
Hotel Management
IHM Varanasi
Varanasi, India2011
Skills
- Project Management
- Public Relations
- Time Management
- Leadership
- Effective Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Food safety
- Menu planning
- Cost control
- Menu development
- Kitchen management
- Inventory control
- Safe food handling
- Operations management
- Customer service
- Kitchen operations oversight
- Kitchen staff management
- Food prep planning
- Vendor relationship management
- Special events
- Catering and events
- Staff training
- Coaching and mentoring
- Creative thinking
- Food pairing
- Hygiene policy implementation
- Recipe creation
- Recipes and menu planning
- Waste reduction
- Order management
- Forecasting and planning
- Resource management
- Food service safety training
Certification
I successfully completed a 22-week industrial training program at HOTEL CLARKS AWADH in LUCKNOW from April 15, 2010, to September 5, 2010
Language
English
Hindi
Declaration
I hereby declare that all the above details furnished by me are true to the best of my knowledge.
Timeline
Executive Chef
Playthopia Enterment, Roongta Group Fizzyfox
2025.08 - Current
Executive Chef
Hotel Galaxy & Fika Restaurant
2025.03 - 2025.07
Executive Chef
Olive and Greens Restaurant
2022.10 - 2025.03
Executive Chef
Hotel A.K. International
2020.01 - 2022.08
1 cook
Royal Caribbean Cruise
2018.12 - 2020.01
Junior Sous Chef
Red Olive Multi Cuisine Restaurant
2017.05 - 2018.11
HOD
Ample Institute of Hotel Management
2015.07 - 2017.04
CDP, Continental
FIGS Avenues
2013.02 - 2015.05
Commi II, Continental
Hotel Ramada
2011.11 - 2013.02
Commi III, Continental
Hotel Lord's Plaza
2010.10 - 2011.08
Hotel Management
IHM Varanasi