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Raja Banerjee

Executive Chef - Operation Head
Kolkata
Raja Banerjee

Summary

Having a very good Personnel Skills. Good at Guest Relation, Training of staffs Overview P&L. Skilled at staying focused and productive in high-stress situations and maintaining calmness in busy times.

Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of working in renowned restaurants, honing my skills and expanding my culinary repertoire. I graduated with BSC degree in Hotel & Hospitality Administration from the prestigious IHM India, Institute of Hotel Management Catering Technology & applied Nutrition, where I received rigorous training in world cuisine as well as regional cookery , Bakery & Confectionary including Bulk Cooking vigorously. This foundation has instilled in me a deep appreciation for technique, precision, and the artistry of cooking. One aspect of my culinary journey that has greatly shaped my approach is my love for travel. Exploring different cultures and their cuisines has broadened my perspective and infused my cooking with a rich tapestry of flavors and techniques. From the vibrant spices of India to the delicate balance of umami in Japanese cuisine, I have continuously sought inspiration from around the world, incorporating diverse influences into my culinary creations.
In conclusion, I am a passionate and dedicated chef who brings a combination of technical expertise, creativity, and a commitment to excellence. I am eager to contribute my skills and vision to your esteemed establishment, and I look forward to the opportunity to collaborate with a team of like-minded individuals who share my passion for culinary excellence. I have expertise in almost all the cuisines of world in this long culinary journey, Also I have worked in UK for 2 years and gained international exposure very well.

Overview

21
years of professional experience
3
years of post-secondary education
5
Certifications
3
Languages

Work History

Tonic Microbrewery & Kitchen
JAMSHEDPUR

Executive Chef-Operation Head
06.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Coordinated technical training and personal development classes for staff members.
  • Reviewed and edited all training materials for accuracy and company policy compliance.
  • Evaluated success of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness.
  • Managed new employee orientation training process for more than 250 employees each year.
  • Managed new employee orientation training process for more than 250 employees each year.
  • Delivered new employee onboarding and training sessions.
  • Coordinated and prioritized required training courses for employees.
  • Tested all training software and hardware prior to commencing training programs.
  • Researched and obtained relevant course materials to achieve training objectives.
  • Managed all exempt employee coaching, training, and performance improvement actions.
  • Organized and edited training manuals, multimedia visual aids, and other educational materials.
  • Drove departmental performance and achievement of service levels through focused team operational reviews, structured coaching, and managing to enterprise targets.
  • Trained new hires to perform cross-training exercises with experienced workers.
  • Developed surveys to identify training needs based on projected production processes and changes.
  • Created in-depth training manual for all employees.
  • Streamlined HR efficiencies, coordinated new hire orientations and provided onboarding and training for new employees.
  • Implemented new learning strategies depending upon employees' skill levels.
  • Conducted orientation sessions and organized on-the-job training for new hires.
  • Conducted training courses and prepared videos for long-term use.
  • Trained staff during demonstrations, meetings, conferences, and workshops.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
  • Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for restaurant.
  • Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
  • Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
  • Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
  • Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
  • Delivered excellent food quality and maximized customer satisfaction by preparing meals according to customer requests.
  • Generated employee schedules and work assignments and determined appropriate compensation rates.
  • Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
  • Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
  • Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.
  • Coordinated employee schedules and developed staff teams to boost productivity.
  • Modernized work processes to reduce guest wait times and boost daily output.
  • Requisitioned food, selected and developed recipes and standardized production recipes for consistent quality.
  • Interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
  • Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
  • Implemented successful cross-marketing strategies such as food and wine pairings.
  • Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
  • Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
  • Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance, and cleanliness of production and service areas.
  • Developed new recipes and flavor combinations to enhance customer dining experience.
  • Developed close relationships with suppliers to source best ingredients.
  • Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
  • Developed and remained accountable for safety, quality, consistency and adherence to standards.
  • Participated in food tastings and taste tests.
  • Evaluated food products to verify freshness and quality.
  • Utilized culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes.
  • Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
  • Set up and broke down kitchen for service.

The Chochrane Place
Kurseong

Group Executive Chef
08.2018 - 09.2021

Job overview

  • Taking care of: The Chochrane Place, a 45 rooms property with One 24 hour Multicuisine
  • Coffee Shop of 100 covers
  • AND A speciality Nepali and Asian Restaurant of 45 covers and
  • IRD
  • Two properties in Kolkata with Tearoom in Kolkata, Ballygunje
  • The Ivy House, with 22 rooms
  • The Mandeville, with 25 rooms.

IHRM

Assistant Professor
01.2014 - 07.2018

Job overview

  • Food Production
  • Conducted Training Session for Drug Addicted people of Fast Food to rehabilitate them in main stream life, so that they can work in hotel and restaurants for rest of their life
  • Demonstrated flavours of Indian Cuisine in front of Chinese delegates who visited India as a part of student exchange program of Govt
  • Policy
  • Coordinated with Nestle India Ltd and taken the responsibility of hosting a chef competition in college where BHSM students from different batches participated.

FFOODY, Restaurant and Banquets Chennai

Head Chef
10.2009 - 01.2014

Job overview

  • A fine dine restaurant and banquets and working with industrial client base like Mahindra, Yamaha, Accenture, and Genpact etc
  • Major responsibilities: As a Chef De Cuisine my responsibilities are planning activities, promotions and menu implementations
  • Conducting daily outlet tours to observe if there are any difficulties and follow them up
  • Assist in controlling and analysing quality level of production, guest satisfaction and marketing
  • Attend any meeting or training sessions as required by management
  • Create and develop new dishes and recipes by keeping up with the latest market trends
  • In charge of the whole operation of the kitchen including cleaning, hygiene, and buffet set ups from breakfast to dinner and ala carte menu for the restaurant
  • Menu Planning, Costing, Indenting, also cooks hands on with the other chefs
  • Worked as a Head chef (continental) with 10 more junior chefs
  • Meet with suppliers in order to negotiate prices and order supplies
  • Determine production schedules and staff requirements necessary to ensure timely delivery of services
  • Recruit and hire staff, including cooks and other kitchen workers
  • Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation
  • Analyse recipes to assign prices to menu items, based on food, labor, and overhead costs
  • Collaborate with other personnel to plan and develop recipes and menus, taking into account such factors as seasonal availability of ingredients and the likely number of customers.

Tushar Nutritive Foods

Technical Chef
11.2008 - 08.2009

Job overview

  • Tushar is the Indian monopoly for "Barry Calibeaut" Belgian dark chocolate with also other products like premixes for different types of cakes
  • Major Responsibilities:
  • Supervise and plan bakery productions
  • Quality control
  • Train chefs in different hotels on the new products to market the product launch

Automat, Celebrity Restaurant
LONDON

Chef de Partie
06.2007 - 10.2008

Job overview

  • Fine Dining Cum Casual Dining
  • Major responsibilities:
  • Supervising and relaying orders to the line cooks and ensuring that the team works together to get all the orders right and get them out promptly in a 300 cover fine dining restaurant cum casual dining
  • Served Celebrities like Hollywood Stars, The royal Family and Cricket Players.

Best Western Abbey Hotel

Senior Chefde Partie
09.2006 - 06.2007

Job overview

  • Instruct cooks and other workers in the preparation, cooking, garnishing, and presentation of food
  • Determine how food should be presented, and create decorative food displays
  • Inspect supplies, equipment, and work areas to ensure conformance to established standards
  • Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to staff
  • Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations
  • Was responsible for Breakfast Buffet, A-la Carte, (Full English)

Taj Exotica

Trainee Chef de Partie
06.2005 - 10.2005

Job overview

Café Coffee Day

10.2005 - 08.2005

Job overview

The Oberoi Grand
Kolkata

Industrial Trainee
05.2002 - 10.2002

Job overview

Education

Institute of Hotel Management Catering

B.Sc from Hotel and Hospitality Administration, Applied Nutrition
01.2002 - 04.2005

University Overview

KolkataModules - Food and Beverage Production and Service, Food Production Operations, Front Office, Accommodation Operation, Hotel Accounts, Hotel Engineering, Food Nutrition Marlins English Language Test: 89%

Skills

Cold Kitchen (Garde manger)undefined

Accomplishments

Accomplishments
  • 000/ANNUM
  • EXPECTED CTC: 800,000/ANNUM
  • NOTICE PERIOD: 01 MONTH
  • Special Achievement:
  • Have attended lots of Cake competition as Judge
  • Also judged different Pithe Puli competition
  • Judged different episodes of Zee Bangla Rannaghar
  • Have done few episodes as guest Chef in Zee Bangla Programmes
  • Brand Ambassador of a Rice Brand.

Certification

Certified in Food Hygiene course from CIEH registered institute. United Kingdom. Expert

driving

driving

Love to ride Cras and motor bikes. Used to ride very fast but now with age came under control.

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Timeline

Executive Chef-Operation Head
Tonic Microbrewery & Kitchen
06.2023 - Current
Group Executive Chef
The Chochrane Place
08.2018 - 09.2021
Assistant Professor
IHRM
01.2014 - 07.2018
Head Chef
FFOODY, Restaurant and Banquets Chennai
10.2009 - 01.2014
Technical Chef
Tushar Nutritive Foods
11.2008 - 08.2009
Chef de Partie
Automat, Celebrity Restaurant
06.2007 - 10.2008
Senior Chefde Partie
Best Western Abbey Hotel
09.2006 - 06.2007
Café Coffee Day
10.2005 - 08.2005
Trainee Chef de Partie
Taj Exotica
06.2005 - 10.2005
Industrial Trainee
The Oberoi Grand
05.2002 - 10.2002
Institute of Hotel Management Catering
B.Sc from Hotel and Hospitality Administration, Applied Nutrition
01.2002 - 04.2005
Raja BanerjeeExecutive Chef - Operation Head