MANOJ KUNJUPILLA
Cochin,India
Summary
Dynamic hospitality expert possessing 14 years of distinguished career in prestigious establishments
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Sous chef
INTERCONTINENTAL
Maldives, Maldives
2025.09 - Current
- Supported team dynamics by fostering clear communication and enhancing motivation.
- Maintained hygiene standards through rigorous quality control checks.
- Assisted in improving kitchen workflows by applying time management techniques.
- Remained calm and efficient during high-pressure peak hours.
Sous chef
JUMEIRAH
Maldives
2021.10 - 2025.09
- Assisted in enhancing menu designs by simplifying recipe costing processes.
- Supported kitchen teams in maintaining safety and operational standards above regulatory requirements.
- Helped improve dish quality through careful preparation and creative cooking techniques.
Sous Chef
LUX NORTH MALE ATOLL
Maldives
2019.04 - 2021.10
- Collaborate with kitchen management on menu items.
- Attend all staff meetings.
- Prep kitchen before meal times.
- Prepare menu items as ordered.
- Ensure proper preparation of all food to be served.
- Assist head chef with large projects when requested.
- Maintain a clean kitchen at all times.
- Perform monthly inventory duties
- Managing of supplies
CDP
SONEVA FUSHI
Maldives
2017.08 - 2019.04
- Created new menus and wide range of recipes
- Star chefs performed ease and efficiency under significant pressure in fast-paced environment
- Worked in a fine dining restaurant with Michelin star chefs
CDP
SIX SENSES LAAMU
Maldives
2013.11 - 2017.08
- I was in main kitchen prepare and cook all the dishes according to guest demands
- Prepare special dishes with local and seasonal ingredients
- Regulate and control daily mise en place preparing according to kitchen operation
DCDP
SIX SENSES LAAMU
Maldives
2011.03 - 2013.11
- Assisting in the food preparation process.
- Cooking and preparing elements of high quality dishes.
- Preparing vegetables, meats and fish.
- Assisting other Chefs.
- Helping with deliveries and restocking.
- Assisting with stock rotation Cleaning stations.
Commis
SONEVA GILI
Maldives
2008.05 - 2011.03
- This was the first place where I experienced and have witnessed how to become a professional cook to cook amazing food
- That motivated me to start working in the kitchen and to do what make me happy
Education
Diploma - Hotel management
Luna institute of engineering and management studies
Trissur 2003.01 - 2006.01
Pre degree -
G.H.S.S
Rajakkad 2001.01 - 2003.01
High School - undefined
St:Sebastian High School
Pottenkad 1997.01 - 2001.01
Skills
- Menu engineering
- Effective communication
- HACCP management
- Organizational skills
- Staff scheduling
- Rapid learning
- Team leadership
- Cost control
Certification
- ServeSafe Food Handler Apr 2022
- Serv Safe Food Protection Manager Certification (Level 3) Feb 2022
Languages
English
Malayalam
Hindi
References
References available upon request.
References
- Brian, D'Souza, Director of operations LXR Umana Bali - Hilton luxury Collection Brian.souza@hilton.com, +6281138312829
- Arun Sivasankaran, Executive chef, Intercontinental maamunagau Maldives, Arun.Sivasankaran@ihg.com, +9607336331
Hobbies
Cooking, Reading, Video Games, Workout and Fitness
Internships
- Trainee May 2007 - Jun 2008
- SONEVA GILI, Maldives
- Assisting in the food preparation process.
- Cooking and preparing elements of high quality dishes.
- Preparing vegetables, meats and fish.
- Assisting other Chefs.
- Helping with deliveries and restocking.
- Assisting with stock rotation Cleaning stations.
Timeline
Sous chef
INTERCONTINENTAL
2025.09 - Current
Sous chef
JUMEIRAH
2021.10 - 2025.09
Sous Chef
LUX NORTH MALE ATOLL
2019.04 - 2021.10
CDP
SONEVA FUSHI
2017.08 - 2019.04
CDP
SIX SENSES LAAMU
2013.11 - 2017.08
DCDP
SIX SENSES LAAMU
2011.03 - 2013.11
Commis
SONEVA GILI
2008.05 - 2011.03
Diploma - Hotel management
Luna institute of engineering and management studies
2003.01 - 2006.01
Pre degree -
G.H.S.S
2001.01 - 2003.01
High School - undefined
St:Sebastian High School
1997.01 - 2001.01