Saifuddin Sekh
Pune
Summary
Detail-oriented Demi Chef de Partie experienced in food preparation and kitchen operations within high-pressure environments. Achieved efficient kitchen operations through effective inventory control, waste management, and adherence to HACCP and food safety regulations. Focused on fostering a collaborative team environment while implementing innovative menu items and enhancing food preparation processes.
Overview
3
3
Languages
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Demi Chef de Partie
The wise guys Sky Lounge & pub
Pune
10.2024 - 04.2026
- Monitored stock levels and rotated stored ingredients in the kitchen.
- Maintained cleanliness and hygiene standards throughout the kitchen area.
- Ensured quality control of dishes before they were served to guests.
- Tasted prepared dishes to ensure flavor accuracy prior to being served.
- Plated food according to restaurant artistic guidelines to promote attractive presentation.
- Plated dishes using tasty garnishes and sauces to appeal to and delight patrons.
- Delegated tasks to junior staff and guided them to improve efficiency and skill development.
- Enhanced team member performance to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality meals.
- Streamlined kitchen operations and fostered team accountability to elevate customer satisfaction.
- Ensured proper storage of cooked foods at recommended temperature levels. at appropriate temperature levels until ready for service.
- Helped staff adhere to tough restaurant requirements through practical discipline and motivation.
- Used proper cleaning supplies and methods to disinfect counters where raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs had been prepared.
Commis Chef
Hotel Russa
Pune
01.2024 - 09.2024
- Prepared mise en place for Hotel Russa kitchen service
- Assisted chefs with food preparation and recipe setup
- Maintained cleanliness across Hotel Russa kitchen stations
Commis Chef
Rainforest Resto Bar
Pune
11.2020 - 12.2023
- Prepared mise en place for Hotel Russa kitchen service
- Assisted chefs with food preparation and recipe setup
- Maintained cleanliness across Hotel Russa kitchen stations
3rd Commis Chef
Fly High Lounge & Bar
Pune
04.2018 - 03.2019
- Assisted senior chefs with hot and cold station setup.
- Prepared ingredients for lounge and bar service.
- Maintained clean work areas during Fly High lounge operations.
Education
Bhaluka High School ( H.S)
Krishnagar, India Skills
- Food preparation, cooking, and plating
- Sauce preparation
- Vegetable preparation
- Garnishing techniques
- Garnishing and plating
- Menu planning
- Recipes and menu planning
- Section/station management (hot/cold kitchen, pastry, or butcher)
- Quality control
- Inventory control, stock, and waste management
- Stock management
- Inventory management
- Cost control
- HACCP and food safety regulations
- Food safety
- Hygiene standards
- Time management
- Kitchen organization
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Safety management
- Training junior staff and Commis chef
- Staff training
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Sales planning
- Food presentation
- Problem solving
Languages
Bengali
First Language
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
C1
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Timeline
Demi Chef de Partie
The wise guys Sky Lounge & pub
10.2024 - 04.2026
Commis Chef
Hotel Russa
01.2024 - 09.2024
Commis Chef
Rainforest Resto Bar
11.2020 - 12.2023
3rd Commis Chef
Fly High Lounge & Bar
04.2018 - 03.2019
Bhaluka High School ( H.S)