PRAVENDRA SINGH
Hong Kong
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with a proven track record at Black Sheep Restaurant, excelling in food quality and presentation. Skilled in menu development and ingredient sourcing, I bring strong coordination and attention to detail to every dish. Passionate about enhancing customer experiences through innovative recipes and exceptional service. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Indian Chef
Jo Jo Indian cuisine
Hong Kong
05.2025 - Current
- Supporting the Chef de Partie, and other senior chefs, in the preparation and cooking of food.
- Washing, peeling, chopping, and cutting ingredients as per the recipe requirements.
- Handling tasks such as grilling, frying, and sautéing under the supervision of senior chefs.
- Ensuring that workstations, kitchen tools, and equipment are clean and organized.
- Checking and organizing the storage of ingredients to ensure freshness, and minimize waste.
Cook
Black Sheep Restaurant
Hong Kong
04.2022 - 04.2025
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and organization in the kitchen, passing all health inspections with excellent ratings.
- The elevated restaurant's reputation is secured through meticulous attention to food quality and presentation, resulting in positive reviews.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
- Assisted with menu development and planning.
- Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
- Modified recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.
- Participated in food tastings and taste tests.
- Developed new recipes and flavor combinations to enhance the customer dining experience.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain a fully stocked kitchen.
Tandoori Chef
Masala Hut Restaurant
Hong Kong
11.2020 - 11.2021
- Collaborated with the head chef to develop and execute weekly menu plans.
- Managed kitchen operations in the absence of the head chef, resulting in minimal disruption to service.
- Negotiated with vendors to secure fresh ingredients at competitive prices, resulting in cost savings for the restaurant.
- Developed new dishes and menus that gained widespread acclaim from customers, resulting in increase in restaurant sales.
Tandoori Chef
Tasty Bites Restaurant
Hong Kong
11.2019 - 11.2020
- Set up kitchen with cooking utensils and equipment, like knives, pans and kitchen scales.
- Study each recipe and gather all necessary ingredients.
- Cook food in timely manner.
- Delegate tasks to kitchen staff.
- Inform wait staff about daily specials.
- Ensure appealing plate presentation.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
- Continually improved kitchen safety by enforcing strict hygiene protocols, and staff training on equipment usage.
Commis Chef
Le Méridien Gurgaon, Delhi NCR
Gurgaon
03.2015 - 06.2016
- Followed food safety guidelines to ensure safe food handling practices.
- Prepared and cooked food items according to recipes, portioning, and presentation specifications.
- Rotated food stock, using up older items first and rejecting expired goods.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas, utensils, and equipment used for cooking.
- Checked quality of raw materials before use to ensure freshness.
Commi 2
Pullman Hotel
Gurgaon
05.2014 - 03.2015
- Supervise cooks and assist as needed.
- Put together multiple, concurrent orders during customer rushes, including dinner and lunch hours.
- Learned and followed all store policies and procedures, resulting in fewer mistakes and improved customer service.
- Greeted customers in a friendly and professional manner.
- Completed a la carte and buffet for 200 people daily.
Education
High School Diploma -
National Institute of Open Schooling
Dehradun, uttarakhand04.2013
High School Diploma -
BOARD OF SCHOOL EDUCATION
Dehradun, uttarakhand04.2011
Skills
- Restaurant operation
- cooking skills
- Presentation
- Stock control
- Hard work and dedication
- Attention to detail
- Food production
- Food quality
- scheduling
- Quality management
- Allergology
- Coordination skills
- Catering activity and reception organization
- Knowledge of hygiene
- Measurement and metrology
- Time management
- Quality assurance
- Ingredient sourcing
- Food presentation
- Menu development
- Customer service
Timeline
Indian Chef
Jo Jo Indian cuisine
05.2025 - Current
Cook
Black Sheep Restaurant
04.2022 - 04.2025
Tandoori Chef
Masala Hut Restaurant
11.2020 - 11.2021
Tandoori Chef
Tasty Bites Restaurant
11.2019 - 11.2020
Commis Chef
Le Méridien Gurgaon, Delhi NCR
03.2015 - 06.2016
Commi 2
Pullman Hotel
05.2014 - 03.2015
High School Diploma -
National Institute of Open Schooling
High School Diploma -
BOARD OF SCHOOL EDUCATION
Hobbies and Interests
- Cooking
- Watching TV shows about world different recipes
Languages
- Hindi
- English
- Hindi
Details Profile - Summary
Dynamic Indian Cuisine Chef with 10+ years of experience crafting authentic dishes that elevate culinary standards and enhance customer satisfaction. Expertise in menu planning, food production, and maintaining high hygiene standards has consistently resulted in positive dining experiences. A strong advocate for teamwork and mentorship, fostering collaboration in fast-paced kitchen environments while ensuring meticulous attention to detail in food presentation and quality. Proven ability to adapt recipes for dietary needs, passionate about delivering excellence in every dish served.
Personal Information
Title: Tandoori Chef
Hobbies and Interests
- Cooking
- Watching TV shows about world different recipes
Languages
- Hindi
- English
- Hindi
Details Profile - Summary
Dynamic Indian Cuisine Chef with 10+ years of experience crafting authentic dishes that elevate culinary standards and enhance customer satisfaction. Expertise in menu planning, food production, and maintaining high hygiene standards has consistently resulted in positive dining experiences. A strong advocate for teamwork and mentorship, fostering collaboration in fast-paced kitchen environments while ensuring meticulous attention to detail in food presentation and quality. Proven ability to adapt recipes for dietary needs, passionate about delivering excellence in every dish served.