Innovative Chef known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in menu development, inventory management, and culinary arts. Excel in time management, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring smooth kitchen operations and exceptional dining experiences.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Chef
McCain Food India
Gurgaon
07.2024 - Current
Handling of Sales and Marketing, HORECA Channel, and Research and Development.
Kept up to date with current culinary trends, as well as health and safety regulations.
Analyzed recipes to determine menu prices based on cost of food, labor and overhead.
Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.
Liaised with vendors to purchase optimal recipe ingredients at cost-effective rates.
Developed standard recipes and techniques for food preparation and presentation, promoting consistently high-quality food items.
Zonal Chef
Veeba Food Service Pvt Ltd
Gurgaon
06.2022 - 07.2024
Handling of Sales & Marketing HORECA CHANNEL & Research & Development
Estimate staff’s workload and compensations
Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards
Curation of Recipes & maintaining food Cost, New product development & Training of staff
Controlling and relative activities
Plan orders of equipment or ingredients according to identified shortages
Responsible of training the kitchen staff & all regulations including food safety guidelines
Head Chef NPD/R&D (Freelance)
04.2021 - 05.2022
Projects done & Accountabilities: High on Churros (QSR), Caterspoint & Saladspoint, Khyber (Resort in Gulmarg), Plantr (Plant based frozen food), Chaayos, Anardana (Restaurant & bar), (Co-Founder & Chef of Caper’s & berries’ the food company (catering business), East Delhi Diners (Laxmi Nagar)
Menu development: Setting up the Standardize recipes, Cost Controls, maintain vendor relationships, Vendor selection; finding the products you need at prices that make sense, Oversee the ordering and Purchase of new projects
Recipes & food Costing, New product development, Training of staff, Conduct trials of new projects
Helping kitchens to become more efficient or cost effective, troubleshooting problems, Plan the kitchen operations & workflow, standard and quality with proper presentation
Executive Sous Chef
Future Group FOODHALL
Gurgaon
01.2017 - 04.2021
Company Overview: One of the most reputed brands in the Gourmet Service
Daily management reporting on productivity and workflow efficiencies
Ensure quality control measures and hygiene standards are achieved at all times
Assist Exec
Chef in the control of aspects of finance including gross food margin, stock control, wages and controllable expenditure
Ensure accurate rota planning; taking the necessary daily action to reduce or increase hours, in line with sales
Assist in the management of stock management processes; including correct purchasing procedures using company nominated suppliers, timely stock takes, wastage reports; ensure the consistent quality, rotation and levels of stock
Ensure that HACCP procedures are followed according to the Food Safety Management document
Communicate effectively with the kitchen team through regular briefings in the absence of the Exec
Chef
Take responsibility for the set up and effective operation of the kitchen in the absence of the Exec Chef, ensuring that opening, closing and all cleaning procedures are adhered to, in line with company policy and taking account of the health and safety of people and property
One of the most reputed brands in the Gourmet Service
Sr. Chef De Partie
Avant Garde Hospitality (Caperberry)
Bangalore
07.2015 - 01.2017
Company Overview: by Celebrity Chef Abhijeet Saha
To organize the preparation and presentation of all menu items, ensure that a high culinary standard is met and that the service is prompt and efficient
To receive goods ordered and check items supplied are to the standard and quality required
To inform the Exec/Head/Sous Chef of any discrepancies or items unavailable for production prior to service
To ensure the correct storage of foodstuffs in section and ensure proper stock rotation
To comply with any food control and issuing systems
To minimize wastage of foodstuffs and maintain portion control in order to achieve the food gross profit
To assist in developing dishes for incorporation in the menus
To train and develop Demi CDP’s/ Commie Chefs assigned to the same section of the kitchen in accordance with standards
To ensure that excellent cleanliness is maintained in your section of the kitchen as per cleaning schedules and current requirements
To ensure that any Demi CDP/Commie Chefs working in section are aware of the Health & Safety risks and comply with all hotel and company policies and procedures
To assist as required in ‘Service’ areas, buffets, demonstrations etc
To comply with all hotel and company rules, regulations and policies
By Celebrity Chef Abhijeet Saha
KMT (CDP)
Avant Garde Hospitality (Caperberry)
01.2015 - 07.2015
Improving Management skills in every section in Fava & Caperberry restaurant
Gaining Knowledge of Molecular Gastronomy in Modern European cuisine
Worked in company owns cafe and outdoor caterings
Food costing making Indents and indulge in day-to-day operations of kitchen
Kitchen Assistant
TAJ West End Bangalore
Bangalore
04.2013 - 01.2015
Working in a designated section
Taking care of daily basis Mise en place
Maintain proper hygiene and SOPS of kitchen
To ensure food will be serve on time
Lite Bite Food Pvt Ltd
Company Overview: in their Reputed brand “Punjab Grill Saket”
In their Reputed brand “Punjab Grill Saket”
ITC Maurya, New Delhi
New Delhi
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Kitchen Industrial Training.
Apprenticeship
Education
MBA - Dual specialization (Hospitality & Sales/Marketing)
BHARATI VIDYAPEETH
Pune
07.2024
BSC - Catering Science & Hotel Management
RIG INSTITUTE OF HOTEL MANAGEMENT
Senior Secondary & Secondary School -
CBSE
New Delhi, India
Skills
Conversant with MS Office Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Business management
Operations management
Tally ERP 2009
Food and beverage pairing
Signature dish creation
Menu development
Dish preparation
Food quality
Ingredient knowledge
World cuisines
Recipes and menu planning
Culinary expertise
Food preparation techniques
Foodstuff procurement
Currentsalary
18.55 Lac Per Annum (CTC Inclusive Variables)
Salaryexpectation
Negotiable
Languages
English
Hindi
Certificatesandadditionalactivities
Conducted live demo across Embassy of Australia, Embassy of Singapore, & in Premium food Outlets
Best Chef of the year VEEBA FOOD SERVICE GURGAON
Certified FOSTAC Trained Supervisor (FSSAI)
Certified Member of Indian Federation Of Culinary (CIA)
Certified Chef in Sous Vide Cooking from Indian federation of culinary association
Certificate from 'JAYPEE GROUP OF HOTELS & RESORTS' during Grand Prix formula one race
Participated in Chef’s competition and achieved awards & recognition
Did various outdoor caterings to corporate offices like HP, DELL, as well as residence like ANTILIA MUMBAI (AMBANI’s HOUSE)
Knowledge of retail software 'SAP', 'POS' Knowing inward & outward process of stock
Coordinated & worked in Amul Junior Master Chef India in 2011
Personal Information
Notice Period: 30 Days
Date of Birth: 02/07/92
Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Regional Chef
McCain Food India
07.2024 - Current
Zonal Chef
Veeba Food Service Pvt Ltd
06.2022 - 07.2024
Head Chef NPD/R&D (Freelance)
04.2021 - 05.2022
Executive Sous Chef
Future Group FOODHALL
01.2017 - 04.2021
Sr. Chef De Partie
Avant Garde Hospitality (Caperberry)
07.2015 - 01.2017
KMT (CDP)
Avant Garde Hospitality (Caperberry)
01.2015 - 07.2015
Kitchen Assistant
TAJ West End Bangalore
04.2013 - 01.2015
Lite Bite Food Pvt Ltd
ITC Maurya, New Delhi
MBA - Dual specialization (Hospitality & Sales/Marketing)
BHARATI VIDYAPEETH
BSC - Catering Science & Hotel Management
RIG INSTITUTE OF HOTEL MANAGEMENT
Senior Secondary & Secondary School -
CBSE
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