Saif Rizvi
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience at Nazeer Foods, excelling in team leadership and employee training. Proven track record in enhancing productivity through effective coaching and mentoring. Skilled in food safety and quality assurance, fostering a collaborative environment that drives continuous improvement and staff development.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Crew Trainer
Nazeer Foods
05.2023 - Current
- Mentored new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity.
- Utilized variety of instructional design methodologies to create effective learning experiences.
- Analyzed and evaluated training effectiveness and program outcomes.
- Developed lesson plans, instructional materials and written practice tests for Type and Type training courses.
- Developed and executed performance management programs to increase employee engagement and productivity.
- Provided coaching and mentoring to employees.
- Established and maintained quality control standards.
- Built and maintained professional relationships with vendors and suppliers.
- Developed and implemented successful onboarding program.
Crew Leader
Nazeer Foods
04.2021 - 04.2023
- Set positive example for team members by providing high-quality, efficient service.
- Greeted customers with smile and provided friendly service to professionally handle every need.
- Maintained current knowledge of all team position requirements.
- Mentored junior employees to improve performance, food safety, and customer service.
- Trained other employees in customer service, food safety, and performance requirements.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Taught new team members correct procedures for all areas of operations.
- Analyzed training requirements of crew members to identify areas for improvement, bridge gap and provide resources.
- Studied crew members during work shift to provide feedback and guidance in improving performance.
- Analyzed and evaluated training effectiveness and program outcomes.
- Provided coaching and mentoring to employees.
- Established and maintained quality control standards.
Indian Chef
Saleems Restaurant
04.2019 - 03.2021
- Actively participated in planning menus for restaurant and for event catering.
- Cooked dishes and entrees in tradition of Indian culture, using various spices, rubs and marinades.
- Wiped down food surfaces and used disinfectants to minimize spread of germs while maintaining kitchen cleanliness.
- Fostered positive working environment by applying effective communication and organizational skills to support staff and business needs.
- Developed and implemented exciting menu with freshest ingredients for Number-seat Indian restaurant.
- Prepared marinades to be used in such recipes as tandoori chicken utilizing wealth of different ingredients and spices.
- Followed safety measures when operating tandoor for baking and cooking various authentic Indian recipes.
- Supervised portion control and plating of items prior to delivery to patrons.
- Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
- Developed and remained accountable for safety, quality, consistency and adherence to standards.
- Implemented food cost and waste reduction initiatives to save money.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
- Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
- Participated in food tastings and taste tests.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
- Evaluated food products to verify freshness and quality.
Education
Polytechnic Diploma - Science
UP Board Politechnic
UP Board 04.2016
Higher Secondary - Science
UP Board, Allahabad
Allahabad 04.2014
Matriculation - Science Education
UP Board, Allahabad
Allahabad 04.2012
Skills
- Team leadership and supervision
- Food safety understanding
- Team collaboration
- Task prioritization
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Complaint resolution
- Coaching and mentoring
- Employee motivation
- Employee training
- Restaurant standards
- Continuous improvement
- Learning platforms
- Staff education and training
- Performance evaluation
- Relationship management
- Dress code enforcement
- Staff development
- Food safety
- Food preparation
- Recipe adherence
- Safe food handling
- Sanitation and cleaning
- Product knowledge
- Team building
- Training materials development
- Quality assurance controls
- Customer service
- Kitchen sanitation
- Team leadership
- Policies and procedures
Timeline
Crew Trainer
Nazeer Foods
05.2023 - Current
Crew Leader
Nazeer Foods
04.2021 - 04.2023
Indian Chef
Saleems Restaurant
04.2019 - 03.2021
Polytechnic Diploma - Science
UP Board Politechnic
Higher Secondary - Science
UP Board, Allahabad
Matriculation - Science Education
UP Board, Allahabad
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