MOHAMMED IMRAN
Pastry Chef
Makkah
Summary
Dynamic and performance-driven Pastry Chef with over 14 years of international hospitality experience across Saudi Arabia, UAE, Maldives, and India. Proven expertise in pastry and bakery production, banquet operations, buffet service, menu development, production planning, and multi-outlet kitchen management within 5-star hotel Brands like TAJ Group of Hotels, STARBUCKS, Rotana Hotels, The Leela Kempenski & Kandima Resorts. Strong leadership background in managing multicultural kitchen teams, maintaining HACCP and food safety compliance, and delivering high-quality pastry operations for large-scale events and daily services exceeding 1,500 covers. Skilled in operational planning, cost control, waste reduction, staff development, inventory management, and VIP event execution. Recognized for operational efficiency, culinary consistency, team leadership, and maintaining international hospitality standards across high-volume food production environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pastry Chef
Al Marwa Rayhaan by Rotana
Makkah
06.2022 - Current
- Led pastry and bakery operations for high-volume buffet and banquet services exceeding 1,500 covers daily.
- Managed kitchen operations as Acting Executive Chef during peak operational periods.
- Supervised and trained multicultural kitchen teams to maintain quality, productivity, and service consistency.
- Implement HACCP standards, food safety procedures, and hygiene compliance, Increasing Kitchen Audits by 60%
- Coordinate banquet production, VIP events, buffet operations, and seasonal functions
Pastry Chef
Kandima Maldives
Maldives
04.2021 - 06.2022
- Managed pastry production across multiple outlets within the property Guest Feedbacks, service recovery & enhancing guest satisfaction.
- Led daily production planning, Operational co-ordination & Pastry Team Supervision.
- Supported menu development, dessert presentation improvements, and seasonal promotions.
- Maintained international food safety and hygiene standards throughout pastry operations.
- Coordinated pastry production for themed nights, buffet services, and promotional events.
Sous Chef - Pastry & Bakery
Park Rotana & Park Arjaan
Abu Dhabi, UAE
04.2019 - 09.2020
- Oversaw pastry production and banquet operations for hotel dining outlets and events.
- Managed inventory processes, procurement coordination, and food cost control procedures.
- Ensured compliance with ADFCA & HACCP standards food safety regulations.
- Conducted kitchen staff training and supported operational performance improvements.
Junior Sous Chef
The Leela Kempinski
Mumbai, India
11.2015 - 02.2019
- Conducted workshop for Callebaut Chocolate, Assisted Brand Embassador of Callebaut. India
- Managed pastry section operations including production scheduling and quality control.
- Executed dessert production for banquets, VIP guests, and high-profile hospitality events.
- Maintained inventory systems, recipe consistency, and operational documentation.
Chef De Partie
TAJSATS (Taj Group of Hotels)
India
07.2012 - 11.2015
- Completed a structured culinary management training program focused on pastry and bakery operations.
- Managed pastry production workflow, recipe standardization, and quality assurance processes.
- Pre-opening core team of first STARBUCKS in INDIA. Completed SAP Implementation PP Module
Education
Bachelor of Catering Technology & Culinary Arts - undefined
Culinary Academy of India
01.2012
Skills
- Pastry Training
- Chocolate Handling
- Customer Interaction
- Reviews
- Feedbacks
- SAP (PP MODULE)
- MS EXCEL
- MS WORD
- MS PPT
- High-Volume Food Production
- Pastillage
- Chocolate Showpiece
- Multi-Outlet Kitchen Management
- HACCP
- Food Safety Compliance
- Production Planning
- Scheduling
- Menu Development
- Banquet Operations
- Buffet Operations
- Cost Control
- Waste Reduction
- Team Leadership
- Staff Training
- VIP Events
- Catering Operation
Certification
- HACCP Level 1
- Essential Food Safety Training
- First Aid & Firefighting
- Halal Food Preparation
- Malaysia Airlines Halal Refresher Training
Accomplishments
- Life Card Award, Rotana Hotels, 2025
- Life Card Award, Rotana Hotels, 2023
- Service Excellence Award, Kandima Maldives, 2021
- Bronze Medal, Plated Dessert Competition, SIAL Abu Dhabi, 2019
- Bronze Medal, Live Cake Competition, SIAL Abu Dhabi, 2019
- Recognition Feedback, TAJ Group of Hotels, 2016
- Recognition Feedback, First STARBUCKS, India, 2013
Languages
English
Arabic
Urdu
Hindi
Marathi
Timeline
Pastry Chef
Al Marwa Rayhaan by Rotana
06.2022 - Current
Pastry Chef
Kandima Maldives
04.2021 - 06.2022
Sous Chef - Pastry & Bakery
Park Rotana & Park Arjaan
04.2019 - 09.2020
Junior Sous Chef
The Leela Kempinski
11.2015 - 02.2019
Chef De Partie
TAJSATS (Taj Group of Hotels)
07.2012 - 11.2015
Bachelor of Catering Technology & Culinary Arts - undefined
Culinary Academy of India