Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Hobbies and Interests
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Accomplishments
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SHARON  RAY

SHARON RAY

Nainital

Summary

Accomplished Chef with extensive experience at The Leela Palaces, specializing in innovative menu development and exceptional food presentation. Expertise in upholding food safety standards while promoting teamwork in high-pressure kitchen settings. Proven ability to improve operational efficiency and consistently deliver top-quality dishes during peak service hours. Strong leadership and communication skills contribute to overall team performance and success. Detail-oriented Junior Sous Chef skilled in food presentation, menu development, and inventory management. Committed to maintaining high food safety standards and operational efficiency in high-volume kitchens.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Junior Sous Chef

The Leela Palaces Hotels and Resorts
Bengaluru
08.2025 - Current
  • Consistently prepare and present dishes to the restaurant’s quality and presentation standards
  • Support the Sous Chef in menu execution and daily service operations
  • Ensure recipes, portioning, and plating are followed accurately.
  • Assist with menu development, tastings, and seasonal changes
    Maintain speed and accuracy during high-volume service and guest experiences.

The Leela Leadership Development Programme

The Leela Palaces Hotels and Resorts
New Delhi
05.2024 - 08.2025

(In alliance with Indian School of Hospitality – ISH)
Key Responsibilities & Learning:
Trained across multiple kitchen sections under luxury hotel standards
Assisted in food preparation, mise en place, and live service operations
Followed strict food safety, hygiene, and sanitation protocols
Supported senior chefs during buffet and à la carte services
Learned inventory handling, stock rotation, and basic cost control
Maintained kitchen cleanliness and operational efficiency
Worked collaboratively with kitchen teams to ensure timely service

Commis 1

The Leela Kovalam-A Raviz Hotel
01.2023 - 05.2024
  • Handled food with cleanliness and care.
  • Worked effectively with all kitchen personnel, to promote a happy working environment.
  • Assisted with food preparations prior to service.
  • Made sure food at my station was ready before needed.
  • Aimed to keep food waste to a minimum by using proper food storage and recycling techniques.

Commis

Trident Hyderabad
12.2021 - 09.2022
  • Cleaned kitchen and organized cooking utensils.
  • Placed orders for necessary goods such as food, kitchen tools, and cleaning products.
  • Worked effectively with all kitchen personnel, to promote a happy working environment.
  • Dynamic and easily adaptable.

Industrial Trainee

Rennaisance, Lucknow
08.2018 - 09.2018
  • Punctual and well groomed.
  • Good listener.
  • Able to work individually or in a team.
  • Dynamic and easily adaptable.
  • Enthusiast.
  • Manages time well and meets deadlines.
  • Leadership qualities.
  • Good in interpersonal, presentation, communication skills.

Education

BHMCT - Lucknow

UEI Global Institute Of Hotel Management
Lucknow
07.2020

High School - Nainital, India

St. Mary's convent
Nainital, India
03.2017

Skills

  • Food presentation
  • Menu development
  • Food safety protocols
  • Inventory management
  • Cooking techniques
  • Kitchen operations
  • Guest interaction and curating experience
  • High-volume service
  • Time management

Hobbies and Interests

  • Sketching
  • Photography
  • Trekking

Languages

  • Hindi
  • English
  • Hindi

Accomplishments

Revinate Champion Of The Quarter-2023

Timeline

Junior Sous Chef

The Leela Palaces Hotels and Resorts
08.2025 - Current

The Leela Leadership Development Programme

The Leela Palaces Hotels and Resorts
05.2024 - 08.2025

Commis 1

The Leela Kovalam-A Raviz Hotel
01.2023 - 05.2024

Commis

Trident Hyderabad
12.2021 - 09.2022

Industrial Trainee

Rennaisance, Lucknow
08.2018 - 09.2018

BHMCT - Lucknow

UEI Global Institute Of Hotel Management

High School - Nainital, India

St. Mary's convent
SHARON RAY