SOHEN KUMAR KANAR
Sous Chef
Dhenkanal
Summary
Passionate and classically trained culinary professional with over 9 years of experience in high-volume, multi-cuisine kitchens at premier hotels. Proven leader with a talent for inspiring teams, exceeding guest expectations, and ensuring impeccable food safety and hygiene standards. Expert in hot and cold kitchen operations, banquet and à la carte services, and creative menu development.
Overview
3
3
Languages
2
2
Certifications
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Hotel Express Inn
12.2025 - Current
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure efficient food preparation and service.
- Developed and implemented new menu items to enhance guest satisfaction.
- Monitored inventory levels, minimizing waste through effective stock management.
- Trained junior chefs on culinary techniques and safety standards.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and organization in the kitchen environment.
- Assisted in cost control measures to optimize kitchen operations without compromising quality.
- Evaluated vendor performance to ensure quality ingredients for menu offerings.
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
Senior CDP Chef
Courtyard by Marriott
09.2024 - 09.2025
- Manage guest interactions and feedback to continually enhance food service.
- Oversee food costing, ordering, and quality management of kitchen operations.
CDP Chef
Mayfair Gopalpur-on-Sea
02.2024 - 08.2024
- Led a motivated team with effective communication.
- Handled ordering, inventory, and innovative menu planning.
CDP Chef
Four Points by Sheraton
03.2023 - 12.2023
- Ran hot and cold kitchen sections for a multi-cuisine restaurant.
- Prepared dishes for both à la carte and banquet service.
CDP Chef
The Westin
04.2022 - 03.2023
- Maintained HACCP compliance and managed daily kitchen operations.
DCDP Chef
Hotel Ocean Inn
03.2021 - 04.2022
- Created new dishes based on customer feedback.
- Ensured food consistency and safe kitchen operations.
1st Commis Chef
Grand Hyatt Centric
12.2019 - 12.2020
1st Commis Chef
Hilton DoubleTree
06.2019 - 12.2019
1st Commis Chef
Grand Hyatt
06.2018 - 06.2019
2nd Commis Chef
Comfort Inn
12.2017 - 05.2018
3rd Commis Chef
Shahpura Hotel
03.2017 - 12.2017
Education
Hotel Management (BTHS) - undefined
Central Institute of Hotel Management
Bhubaneswar01-2017
12th (C.H.S.E.) - undefined
Bajirout Memorial College
Dhenkanal01-2014
10th (B.S.E.) - undefined
Sri Jagannath Uchha Vidyapitha
Nuagarh01-2012
Skills
Multi-cuisine food preparation
Team leadership and kitchen coordination
HACCP compliance and hygiene management
Banquet and à la carte service
Recipe development
Time and inventory management
Team leadership
Kitchen leadership
Food safety
Certification
6-month Industrial Training – Clarks Exotica Resort & Spa, Bangalore
Timeline
Sous Chef
Hotel Express Inn
12.2025 - Current
Senior CDP Chef
Courtyard by Marriott
09.2024 - 09.2025
CDP Chef
Mayfair Gopalpur-on-Sea
02.2024 - 08.2024
CDP Chef
Four Points by Sheraton
03.2023 - 12.2023
CDP Chef
The Westin
04.2022 - 03.2023
DCDP Chef
Hotel Ocean Inn
03.2021 - 04.2022
1st Commis Chef
Grand Hyatt Centric
12.2019 - 12.2020
1st Commis Chef
Hilton DoubleTree
06.2019 - 12.2019
1st Commis Chef
Grand Hyatt
06.2018 - 06.2019
2nd Commis Chef
Comfort Inn
12.2017 - 05.2018
3rd Commis Chef
Shahpura Hotel
03.2017 - 12.2017
10th (B.S.E.) - undefined
Sri Jagannath Uchha Vidyapitha
12th (C.H.S.E.) - undefined
Bajirout Memorial College
Hotel Management (BTHS) - undefined
Central Institute of Hotel Management