Led operations in Tandoor and Cold Appetizer sections, specializing in modern presentation of Indian breads and kebabs.
Managed inventory control through procurement, stock rotation, and vendor communication.
Supervised junior chefs and interns to ensure consistency and quality in food preparation and service.
Directed outdoor catering setups for large group events, maintaining Michelin-level standards.
Contributed to seasonal menu development and executed daily mise en place in high-pressure environment.
Maintained rigorous hygiene standards while ensuring compliance with health regulations.
Intern
JUNOON (2012-2019 Michelin star)
NEW YORK
07.2023 - 07.2024
Trained under Michelin-level chefs in advanced kitchen operations and contemporary Indian cuisine.
Assisted with mise en place, live service, and plating during peak hours.
Gained extensive experience in flavor balancing within Cold Appetizer and Curry sections.
Practiced various butchery techniques to enhance skill set and efficiency in mise en place.
Paid Intern
Taj Resort and Convention Centre
Goa
10.2021 - 03.2022
Company Overview: Goa, India
Worked as the right hand of the Executive Sous Chef.
6 months of active learning and rotations in different departments like Butchery, Tandoor, Event Management, Kitchen Administration, Live stations and Auditing.
Goa, India
Paid Intern
Theos Restaurant
05.2018 - 07.2018
Organized events like Birthday Parties, Corporate and Family get-togethers.
Successfully executed a corporate gathering of 40 people.
Exposed to Beverage formulations - Mocktails.
Head Chef
01.2020
Guided my team in the preparation for meals for a tourist group of 50.
Team Leader
Symbiosis Culinary Arts Events
07.2019
Team Leader at the Inter-Class Cooking Competition and was a part of various Food and Beverage Services within the campus.
Volunteer
Pavement Café
05.2019
Company Overview: a bakery cell at the Symbiosis Deemed University
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