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
Nashik, India
08.2025 - Current
Executive Chef
Hotel Galaxy & Fika Restaurant
Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
03.2025 - 07.2025
Executive Chef
Olive and Greens Restaurant
Zirakpur, Chandigarh
10.2022 - 03.2025
Executive Chef
Hotel A.K. International
Hazaribagh, Jharkhand
01.2020 - 08.2022
1 cook
Royal Caribbean Cruise
Ship
12.2018 - 01.2020
Junior Sous Chef
Red Olive Multi Cuisine Restaurant
Hiranandani, Mumbai
05.2017 - 11.2018
HOD
Ample Institute of Hotel Management
Hazaribagh, Jharkhand
07.2015 - 04.2017
CDP, Continental
FIGS Avenues
Kuwait
02.2013 - 05.2015
Commi II, Continental
Hotel Ramada
Powai, Mumbai
11.2011 - 02.2013
Commi III, Continental
Hotel Lord's Plaza
Bangalore
10.2010 - 08.2011
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
08.2025 - Current
Executive Chef
Hotel Galaxy & Fika Restaurant
03.2025 - 07.2025
Executive Chef
Olive and Greens Restaurant
10.2022 - 03.2025
Executive Chef
Hotel A.K. International
01.2020 - 08.2022
1 cook
Royal Caribbean Cruise
12.2018 - 01.2020
Junior Sous Chef
Red Olive Multi Cuisine Restaurant
05.2017 - 11.2018
HOD
Ample Institute of Hotel Management
07.2015 - 04.2017
CDP, Continental
FIGS Avenues
02.2013 - 05.2015
Commi II, Continental
Hotel Ramada
11.2011 - 02.2013
Commi III, Continental
Hotel Lord's Plaza
10.2010 - 08.2011
Hotel Management
IHM Varanasi