NAVEEN SAKLANI
GURGAON
Summary
Innovative Executive Sous Chef known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possess specialized skills in menu development, kitchen team leadership, and inventory management. Excel in time management, problem-solving, and communication, ensuring seamless kitchen operations and superior dining experiences.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Sous Chef
BLOOM BOUTIQ HOTELS
AMRITSAR
09.2024 - Current
- Developed daily production schedules for kitchen staff and monitored performance to ensure quality standards were met.
- Trained new employees in food safety and sanitation regulations.
- Conducted regular staff meetings to discuss menu changes, operational updates, and customer feedback.
- Implemented strategies to reduce waste and improve efficiency in the kitchen operations.
- Managed kitchen staff team and assigned tasks for various stages of food production.
Sous Chef
THE BREW ESTATE KARNAL
KARNAL
11.2022 - 03.2024
- Assisted in menu development and recipe testing.
- Ensured food preparation and presentation met high standards of quality and sanitation.
- Coordinated ordering, receiving, storage, and distribution of food items.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure adequate supplies on hand.
- Directed kitchen staff in day-to-day operations including food production, sanitation, safety practices, and personnel management.
Sous Chef
BIRYANI BY KILO
Manglore
05.2021 - 09.2022
- Assisted in menu development and recipe testing.
- Coordinated ordering, receiving, storage, and distribution of food items.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure adequate supplies on hand.
- Developed daily specials utilizing seasonal ingredients.
- Supervised cooks and other kitchen personnel during meal services.
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
- Created diverse cuisines for full restaurant, special event, catering and tasting menus.
CHEF THE PARTIE
CURE FIT
GURGAON
01.2019 - 03.2022
- Planned menus, ordered supplies and managed kitchen staff.
- Monitored food preparation methods, portion sizes and garnishing of dishes to ensure that food was prepared in accordance with the restaurant's recipes and presentation standards.
- Ensured compliance with all health, safety and hygiene regulations within the kitchen area.
- Trained new chefs on proper cooking techniques and menu items.
- Kept up to date with current culinary trends, as well as health and safety regulations.
- Checked quality of raw materials before use.
Chef the Partie
RADISSON BLU
Mumbai
07.2016 - 10.2018
- Planned menus, ordered supplies and managed kitchen staff.
- Trained new chefs on proper cooking techniques and menu items.
- Supervised team members during meal service to ensure accuracy of orders.
- Checked quality of raw materials before use.
Demi Chef the Partie
Courtyard By Marriott
Kochi
03.2014 - 06.2016
- Prepared sauces, stocks and soups for the kitchen.
- Organized ingredients to ensure quality of dishes served.
- Kept work area clean and organized at all times.
- Supervised junior staff members when necessary.
- Maintained records of food waste and cost-saving measures implemented.
Commi Chef
The Acura BMK
GURGAON
03.2013 - 04.2014
- Worked in the kitchen setup under CDP guideline.
- Taking daily task from seniors and always crosscheck with him for better results
Education
10th
Uttrakhand Board
12th
Uttrakhand Board
Bechelor of Hotel And Tourism Mangement
AIHM ChandigarhSkills
- Nutrition knowledge
- Waste Reduction
- Kitchen Management
- Menu development
- Recipe creation
- Culinary techniques
- Food presentation
- Cost Control
- Menu Planning
- Hiring, Training, and Development
- Food Service Safety Training
Languages
Hindi ,English
First Language
Timeline
Executive Sous Chef
BLOOM BOUTIQ HOTELS
09.2024 - Current
Sous Chef
THE BREW ESTATE KARNAL
11.2022 - 03.2024
Sous Chef
BIRYANI BY KILO
05.2021 - 09.2022
CHEF THE PARTIE
CURE FIT
01.2019 - 03.2022
Chef the Partie
RADISSON BLU
07.2016 - 10.2018
Demi Chef the Partie
Courtyard By Marriott
03.2014 - 06.2016
Commi Chef
The Acura BMK
03.2013 - 04.2014
10th
Uttrakhand Board
12th
Uttrakhand Board
Bechelor of Hotel And Tourism Mangement
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