Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Interests
Swimming
Timeline
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Ravibhanuchand Narisetty

Chef
Visakhapatnam

Summary

Exceptional Head Chef with superb understanding of recipes and food cooking methods. Specialties include determining proper portions, menu planning and managing food inventory. Passionate about food and hospitality. Skillfully manage kitchen and food preparation areas.

High-performing Chef offering 7 years of restaurant experience. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams.

Talented kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations. Experienced with Italian,French, Mexican, Fusion & Indian cuisines, sourcing ingredients, controlling budgets and boosting restaurant profiles. Conversational English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu skills.

Creative Chef driving and sustaining remarkable restaurant growth by offering unparalleled customer experiences. Specializing in Continental with skills in concept development and high-quality restaurant operation. Self-motivated Different positions with Twenty years of expertise preparing memorable dishes with fresh ingredients. Well-trained in Continental, Indian & Fusion cuisines. Master in Cooking and Teaching.

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Dedicated Hotel professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Head Chef

Gluttons Garage & Kaloreez
Visakhapatnam
01.2016 - Current
  • Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
  • Collaborated with vendors and suppliers to obtain quality recipe ingredients while adhering to company budgets.
  • Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action and performance reviews.
  • Arranged for kitchen equipment maintenance and repair when needed.
  • Created recipes and prepared advanced dishes.
  • Oversaw scheduling, inventory management and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
  • Supervised and enhanced work seven person team producing more than 800 plates per day
  • Hired, managed and trained kitchen staff.
  • Inventoried food, ingredient and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Forecasted supply needs and estimated costs.
  • Interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
  • Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas.

Sous Chef

Celebrity cruises
Miami
09.2009 - 07.2015
  • Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
  • Established and updated staff schedules and assignments to optimize coverage of peak times.
  • Modernized work processes to reduce guest wait times and boost daily output.
  • Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
  • Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas.
  • Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.

Commis II

The Leela palace
Bangalore
11.2006 - 10.2009
  • Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Prepped daily menu items to quickly deliver upon request.
  • Tasked with unloading and unpacking daily fresh ingredient deliveries to learn general operation of kitchen.
  • Observed different kitchen chefs' preparation of sauces, breads and other items to gain knowledge in diverse cooking and baking techniques.
  • Cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
  • Modernized work processes to reduce guest wait times and boost daily output.
  • Assisted with routine stock rotation to keep ingredients fresh.
  • Signed for deliveries, checked items into inventory and stocked goods into proper locations.
  • Monitored recipe portioning to control food costs.
  • Assisted other chefs with ingredients preparation in support of recipes designed by head chef.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Rotated through all prep stations to learn different techniques.

Cook's Helper

Family Business
Visakhapatnam
07.2000 - 01.2004
  • Distributed food during busy peak periods to drive customer satisfaction.
  • Washed, peeled and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
  • Ordered food and supplies based on detailed inventories and changing restaurant needs.
  • Worked with chef to prepare daily food specials and other supplies.
  • Set and enforced performance and service standards to keep consistent, high-quality environment devoted to customer satisfaction.
  • Prepared food orders to support waitstaff and other team members.
  • Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Removed expired food and beverages from storage and reviewed inventory for upcoming expirations dates.
  • Adapted menus to changing seasons and supply inventories to decrease food waste.
  • Lifted and carried heavy materials.
  • Sanitized pots, pans, utensils, kitchen appliances and equipment using company-approved cleaning supplies.

Education

Bachelor of Hotel Management - Hotel Management & Catering Technology

The Hotel Academy
Chennai, India
06.2004 - 05.2007

Skills

Signature dish creation

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Certification

Training - United States Public Health

Interests

Learning

Swimming

weekly once or twice going to pool with family or friends.

Timeline

Head Chef

Gluttons Garage & Kaloreez
01.2016 - Current

Sous Chef

Celebrity cruises
09.2009 - 07.2015

Commis II

The Leela palace
11.2006 - 10.2009

Bachelor of Hotel Management - Hotel Management & Catering Technology

The Hotel Academy
06.2004 - 05.2007

Cook's Helper

Family Business
07.2000 - 01.2004
Ravibhanuchand NarisettyChef