Prantush Rai
Goa
Summary
Dynamic, resourceful and skilled Executive Head Chef with 15 years of success in fine dining, casual dining and catering. Quality-focused and efficient professional adept at preparing and plating food in high-energy, fast-paced kitchens. Artistic Head Chef with strong experience in food service and hospitality. Knowledgeable in managing full-service kitchen and overseeing work of personnel. Works well with teams and consistently exceeds expectations.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Head Chef
EHV International
Goa
08.2023 - Current
- Planned menus based on seasonal availability of ingredients and customer preferences.
- Reviewed invoices from vendors for accuracy prior to payment approval.
- Investigated new products available in the market to determine which ones should be added to the menu.
- Coached team members on performance improvement initiatives when necessary.
- Monitored food inventory levels and placed orders for supplies as needed.
- Provided input into budget development processes related to food costs and labor expenses.
- Assigned tasks to sous chefs and other personnel based on their qualifications or experience.
- Developed recipes and menus to meet consumer demand and align with culinary trends.
- Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
- Determined schedules and staff requirements necessary to prepare and plate food.
Brand Executive Chef
Starshine Brands
New Delhi
09.2022 - 07.2024
- Managed the budgeting process for all marketing initiatives related to the brand.
- Promoted the brand through social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram.
- Conducted market research activities to gain insights into customer preferences and trends.
- Directed catalog, media and instructional services in library.
- Checked quality of raw materials before use.
- Prepared high-quality dishes according to established recipes.
- Delegated tasks for kitchen employees and developed staff teams to streamline food preparation procedures.
- Analyzed recipes to determine menu prices based on cost of food, labor and overhead.
- Built and managed relationships with local vendors to obtain fresh, quality ingredients at cost-effective prices.
Education
Associate of Arts -
CMJ University
Shillong01-2012
Skills
- Menu Development
- Sanitation Standards
- Special Diets
- Cost Control and Budgeting
- Equipment Maintenance
- Menu Planning
- Kitchen Management
- Food Preparation Techniques
- Food Safety
- Cost Reduction
- Customer Retention
Languages
Nepali
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
C1
Accomplishments
- A massive successfully opened brand like Ping’s Café Orient, New Delhi, India being Executive Chef (Master Chef & Concept Creator), the origination run Phenomenally, Opened Many Outlets Pan India & Awarded with Many Prestigious Awards & Many More are Coming.
- Efficiently published several coverage and Photos at Different Newspaper and Magazines.
- We did Outdoor carting at Rashtrapati Bhwan on 26/10/201 when I was with Old-World Hospitality in New Delhi.
- In my Leadership Asia7 Restaurant Palladium, Mumbai, Lite Bites Food Pvt Ltd won the Pan-Asian Category in the Great Taste War 2014, in Food & Nightlife Magazine.
Timeline
Executive Head Chef
EHV International
08.2023 - Current
Brand Executive Chef
Starshine Brands
09.2022 - 07.2024
Associate of Arts -
CMJ University
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