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Sujato Sarkar

Sujato Sarkar

108,Karl Marx Sarani Khidirpur. Kolkata

Summary

I believe that my strong experience and education will make me a very competitive candidate. The key strengths that I possess for success in various skills which includes: I have worked for prestigious brands like Vivanta Hotel (Kolkata) The Gateway Hotel (Taj hotels), Taj Westend (Bangalore) ITC Sonar Bangla, The Hotel Hindusthan International, Crowne Plaza (IHG Group) I strive for continued excellence. I always try to provide exceptional hospitality to customers as per their preference and choices I have a full understanding of the full life cycle of customer satisfaction. I also have experience in learning and excelling at new technologies as needed.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Consultant

Consultant
03.2022 - Current
  • Established strong client rapport, understanding unique needs and delivering customised solutions.
  • Advised on kitchen setup, guiding research and development planning each day.
  • Built kitchen menu engineering systems for consistent offerings and clear pricing.
  • Ordered kitchen equipment and coordinated installation timelines for all items.
  • Recruited kitchen staff, selecting candidates, onboarding, training, and scheduling shifts.
  • Supervised shift work, reviewed performance, and enforced storage discipline.
  • Instructed staff on food preparation, storage procedures, and safe handling basics.
  • Trained staff on correct equipment use during daily service delivery.
  • Managed risk by applying controls across kitchen workflows and procedures.
  • Delivered hygiene and cleanliness training for safe, compliant workplaces.
  • Conducted market research to spot trends, customer needs, and expansion opportunities.

Technical Advisor Bakery Chef

Vivanta Kolkata EM Bypass
Kolkata
09.2019 - 11.2021

Manager on Duty

  • Transfered to Vivanta kolkata to drive strategic brand enhancement initiatives collaborating with high performing team to elevate service standards and market positioning
  • Coordinated with departments to ensure smooth operations and uphold service standards.
  • Analysed customer feedback, identified areas for improvement, and informed all department heads to introduced measures to enhance satisfaction.
  • Analysed sales data to identify trends, adjust strategies, and maximise revenue opportunities
  • Researched recipes to develop innovative dishes
  • Maintain product quality and adherence to food processing through management of Hygiene team
  • Manage finished product evaluation system and provide leadership to drive improvements in key customer/consumer quality attributes
  • Conducted staff training on brand standards and monitored compliance
  • Maintaining food quality in LIFO System
  • Review menus, analyse recipes, determine food and overhead cost and drafts prices of menu item to confer with cost controller on pricing of menu items
  • Executed direct market purchase ordering through the Orion system
  • Organizing, planning and execution of Banquet function
  • Implementing & training HACCP, HEALTH & SAFETY & FLS standards and systems
  • Record keeping & monitoring FOOD SAFETY (CCP) & municipality requirement
  • Handled outdoor catering (1000- 2000) pax. Quality check on food for outdoor catering
  • Conducted daily briefings and meetings to ensure team alignment and information sharing.

Bakery and Confectionery Chef

The Taj West End
Bangalore
09.2018 - 08.2019
  • Transfered to Taj WestEnd Bangalore
  • Culinary expertise in researching recipes and developing new dishes
  • Organizing and conducting chef round table events, product training, trade fair and application demonstration and key account activities
  • Maintain product quality and adherence to food processing through management of Hygiene team and third-party providers to deliver services
  • Manage finished product evaluation system and provide leadership to drive improvements in key customer/consumer quality attributes
  • Staff training on brand standard and adhering with the same
  • Daily inspection of temperature in walk- in- coolers, deep freezer and dry store.
  • Assists in settings kitchen goals and developing strategies, procedures and policies
  • Review menus, analyse recipes, determine food and overhead cost and drafts prices of menu item to confer with cost controller on pricing of menu items
  • Responsible for direct market purchase ordering through Orion system
  • Organizing, planning and execution of Banquet function
  • Record keeping & monitoring FOOD SAFETY (CCP) & municipality requirement
  • Handled outdoor catering (1000- 2000) Pax. Quality check on food for outdoor catering
  • Conducts daily briefings and other meetings as needed to obtain optimal results
  • Coaching and Counselling / Quarterly and Yearly Staff appraisal
  • Managing all functions of the Banqueting operation to achieve the optimum level of Standard

In charge

The Gateway Hotel Kolkata
Kolkata
07.2012 - 08.2018
  • Culinary expertise in researching recipes and developing new dishes
  • Organizing and conducting chef round table events, product training, trade fair and application demonstration and key account activities
  • Maintain product quality and adherence to food processing through management of Hygiene team and third-party providers to deliver services
  • Manage finished product evaluation system and provide leadership to drive improvements in key customer/consumer quality attributes
  • Manage Hygiene team and third-party provider
  • Proficiency in statistical quality control system.
  • Staff training on brand standard and adhering with the same.
  • Maintaining hygiene& cleanliness in the workplace
  • Daily inspection of temperature in walk- in- coolers, deep freezer and dry store.
  • Maintaining food quality in LIFO System
  • Prepare daily duty roster, planning vacation
  • Assists in settings kitchen goals and developing strategies, procedures and policies
  • Review menus, analyse recipes, determine food and overhead cost and drafts prices of menu item to confer with cost controller on pricing of menu items
  • Responsible for direct market purchase ordering through Orion system
  • Organizing, planning and execution of Banquet function
  • Implementing & training HACCP, HEALTH & SAFETY & FLS standards and systems
  • FSMS Manual Operation
  • Record keeping & monitoring FOOD SAFETY (CCP) & municipality requirement
  • Responsibility for staff training
  • Handled outdoor catering (1000- 2000) pax. Quality check on food for outdoor catering
  • Staff Training Demonstrate understanding and awareness of all company policies & procedures relating to HACCP, Health & Safety, FLS & Hygiene.
  • Conducts daily briefings and other meetings as needed to obtain optimal results
  • Managing all functions of the Banqueting operation to achieve the optimum level of Standard.

Demi chef de partie

The Kenilworth Hotel Kolkata
Kolkata
12.2011 - 06.2012
  • Maintain the cleanliness and hygiene of the kitchen.
  • Quality control of the food, garnishing and portion size.
  • Regular interaction with guest in terms of their preferences & Choice
  • Daily inspection of the walk-in cooler's deep freezer and dry store.
  • Temperature reading of deep freezer & walk-in
  • Regular interaction with the guest in terms of their preferences and choices.
  • Training staff on wastage management & yield testing
  • Take the adequate initiative to make the kitchen Operation Smooth
  • Report to Pastry Chef.

Commie-I

Crowne Plaza, Bangalore Intercontinental Hotel Group
Bangalore
03.2011 - 11.2011
  • Report to Pastry Chef.
  • Maintain the cleanliness and hygiene of the kitchen.
  • Quality control of the food, garnishing and portion size.
  • Regular interaction with guest in terms of their preferences & Choice
  • Daily inspection of the walk-in cooler's deep freezer and dry store.
  • Temperature reading of deep freezer & walk-in
  • Regular interaction with the guest in terms of their preferences and choices.
  • Training staff on wastage management & yield testing
  • Take the adequate initiative to make the kitchen Operation Smooth
  • Worked as Day & Night baker. Also been exposed to pastry operations on rotation basis.

Junior Executive

Hotel Hindustan International
Kolkata
11.2007 - 03.2011
  • Report to Pastry Chef.
  • Maintain the cleanliness and hygiene of the kitchen.
  • Quality control of the food, garnishing and portion size.
  • Regular interaction with guest in terms of their preferences & Choice
  • Daily inspection of the walk-in cooler's deep freezer and dry store.
  • Temperature reading of deep freezer & walk-in
  • Regular interaction with the guest in terms of their preferences and choices.
  • Training staff on wastage management & yield testing
  • Take the adequate initiative to make the kitchen Operation Smooth
  • Worked as Day & Night baker. Also been exposed to pastry operations on rotation basis.

Kitchen in Charge

Ananya's Multi Cuisine Restaurant
Durgapur
09.2006 - 10.2007
  • Open Bake Shop
  • Maintain Daily Revenue in Excel Sheet
  • Maintain the cleanliness and hygiene of the kitchen.
  • Quality control of the food, garnishing and portion size.
  • Regular interaction with guest in terms of their preferences & Choice
  • Daily inspection of the walk-in cooler's deep freezer and dry store.
  • Temperature reading of deep freezer & walk-in
  • Regular interaction with the guest in terms of their preferences and choices.
  • Training staff on wastage management & yield testing
  • Take the adequate initiative to make the kitchen Operation Smooth

Industrial Training in four major department

ITC Sonar Bangla Sheraton Hotel & Towers
Kolkata
09.2005 - 03.2006
  • Website www.welcomgroup.com

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Hotel Management, Food and Beverage Production

Durgapur Society of Management Science
Durgapur, India
06-2008

Skills

  • Hotel Operation
  • Leadership
  • Corporate Tie ups
  • Menu engineering
  • HACCP compliance
  • Quality control
  • Kitchen management
  • Cost control
  • Menu planning
  • Banquet operations
  • Client consultation
  • Risk assessment
  • Process improvement
  • Problem-solving
  • Customer focused
  • Health and safety awareness
  • Public Relations
  • Deadline management
  • Complaint handling and resolution
  • Commitment to excellence
  • Team leadership and motivation
  • Pranic food technology

Reference:

 General Managers

  • Manish Gupta
  • Manoj Sharma
  • Devraj Singh
  • Sourav Ghosal

Executive Chefs

  • Ashish Kumar Roy ( Award Winning Chef )
  • Sujoy Gupta
  • Sanjiv Hazra
  • Subrata Debnath

Honours and awards

15/02/2020 FSSAI, Food safety supervisor certificate of competence – Level 2, 12/05/2022 Reed.co.uk, HACCP – Level 2, 03/06/2022 Reed.co.uk, HACCP- Level 3, 02/02/2011 Four seasons, Seasoned Wine Trail Traveller, Crowne Plaza ( Inter Continental Hotels Group ), Fantastic service

Timeline

Consultant

Consultant
03.2022 - Current

Technical Advisor Bakery Chef

Vivanta Kolkata EM Bypass
09.2019 - 11.2021

Bakery and Confectionery Chef

The Taj West End
09.2018 - 08.2019

In charge

The Gateway Hotel Kolkata
07.2012 - 08.2018

Demi chef de partie

The Kenilworth Hotel Kolkata
12.2011 - 06.2012

Commie-I

Crowne Plaza, Bangalore Intercontinental Hotel Group
03.2011 - 11.2011

Junior Executive

Hotel Hindustan International
11.2007 - 03.2011

Kitchen in Charge

Ananya's Multi Cuisine Restaurant
09.2006 - 10.2007

Industrial Training in four major department

ITC Sonar Bangla Sheraton Hotel & Towers
09.2005 - 03.2006

Bachelor's Degree - Hotel Management, Food and Beverage Production

Durgapur Society of Management Science
Sujato Sarkar