ROUNAK MANNA

• Well-experienced in all-day dining, fine dining, banqueting, and specialty restaurants.
• Developed menus for special occasions, ensuring all dishes were prepared according to recipes and standards.
• Developed new dishes and recipes in collaboration with other members of the team, while maintaining high standards of quality.
• Boosted customer satisfaction with high-quality dish delivery.
• Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
• Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or service promptly and professionally.
• Trained and supervised line cooks to develop new skills and improve team performance.

Received the award for 'Best Management Trainee' for the batch 2022-2024.

Worked across multiple properties, including Mayfair Lagoon Bhubaneswar, Mayfair World Cup Village Rourkela, Mayfair Oasis & Convention Jharsuguda, and Mayfair Tea Resort Siliguri.

Managerial Stage:

• Learned all aspects of chef in charge.
• Enhanced culinary skills by assisting in the preparation of various dishes under the guidance of experienced chefs.
• Taking care of all-day dining and banquet operations.
• Production planning, shift handling, and staff training.
• Inventory and store planning.
• Curating a special menu for events.
• Involved in international events (FIH World Cup 2024).

Supervisory Stage:

• Departmental hygiene and food safety.
• IDS training.
• Involved in various deputations, ODCs, and VIP events.
• Part of the preopening of Mayfair Oasis & Convention, Jharsuguda.
• Developed strong multitasking abilities by managing multiple cooking stations during peak hours, ensuring consistent quality output.
• Streamlined food preparation processes with proper mise en place, reducing waste, and optimizing kitchen efficiency.

Operational Stage:

• Learning about different cuisine-based outlets.
• Overall kitchen experience.
• Purchase and Receiving Procedure.
• Learning about different mise, kitchen setup, and kitchen operations.

Front Office, Housekeeping, Food & Beverage Service, and Food & Beverage Production.

I gained basic experience in four core departments, as well as some knowledge about the work, industry needs, and expectations.