Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Training
Accomplishments
Honors And Awards
Additional Information
Timeline
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THEO SIMON PAUL K

THEO SIMON PAUL K

Chennai

Summary

Experienced chef with 15+ years of success in high-volume kitchen operations and banquet services. Proven expertise in delivering exceptional culinary creations, leading teams, and managing fast-paced environments. Recognized for dedication, dependability, and commitment to continuous learning. Excited to leverage skills and drive excellence in a dynamic hospitality role.


Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

EXECUTIVE CHEF

SARVAA & BOMBAY COFFEE HOUSE
12.2023 - Current
  • Leadership, Team-building, multitasking, decision making, problem solving
  • Delivered excellent food quality and maximized customer satisfaction by preparing meals according to customer requests.
  • Created visually appealing plate presentations, enhancing the overall dining experience for patrons.
  • Streamlined kitchen operations with effective inventory management and cost controls.
  • Developed custom menus for clients with specific dietary restrictions or preferences, ensuring their utmost satisfaction during their dining experience.
  • Designed seasonal menus showcasing fresh local ingredients, supporting sustainable agriculture practices within the community.

EXECUTIVE CHEF

ELEGANT COFFEE CLUB
01.2023 - 11.2023

-• Administrating the Kitchen, Menu Curation and Costing, Purchasing Goods for the Kitchen and restaurant

  • Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for the restaurant.
  • Developed menus, controlled food costs, and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.

EXECUTIVE CHEF

CHEFMODE – THE GLOCAL KITCHEN
03.2018 - 12.2022
  • Menu Curation, Administration management Restaurant and Kitchen – Incharge
  • Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
  • Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
  • Developed strong relationships with vendors, negotiating competitive prices on ingredients and supplies.
  • Managed kitchen staff for efficient food production, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality dishes.

SOUS CHEF

COPPER FALLS STEAK HOUSE
10.2015 - 02.2018
  • Grill, Indian, Chinese and Continental – Incharge

GRILL CHEF

RESORTS WORLD SENTOSA, FESTIVAL HOTEL
03.2013 - 09.2015
  • Italian, Continental and Grill - Incharge

OPERATIONAL EXECUTIVE

CHEF’Z at ur Service
01.2009 - 02.2013
  • Menu Planning, Costing and Kitchen Management

ASSISTANT BAKER

TAJ MADRAS FLIGHT KITCHEN
01.2009 - 12.2009
  • Menu Curation and Special Cakes – Incharge

ASSISTANT BAKER

PIZZA HUT
01.2008 - 12.2008

Education

B. Sc. - Hotel and Catering Management

VELS School of Hotel Management
Chennai, India
01.2009

Higher Secondary -

St. Thomas Mat., Hr., Sec., School
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
01.2006

High School -

St. Thomas Mat., Hr., Sec., School
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
01.2003

Skills

  • Financial Budgeting
  • Positive Interpersonal Skills
  • Professional Courtesy
  • Support-Driven
  • Attentive Listening Proficiency
  • Resilient During Challenging Circumstances
  • Staff Development
  • Talent Acquisition
  • Quality Assessment
  • Bilingual Communication Skills in English and Tamil
  • Strategic Menu Development
  • Budget Oversight
  • Menu Curation

Certification

• BAKING TECHNIQUES, (ONE MONTH), at AJANTHA BAKERS, CHENNAI, INDIA (2009)

Vegetable and fruit carving paasumathi academy of culinary arts, Chennai, India (2007) - Completed basic vegetable and fruit carving and have done many outdoor Catering events.

• Trainee in HOTEL TAJ COROMANDEL, Chennai, India (2007-2008) – Worked in all four major operational departments.

Training

  • National Level Conference on changing trends in Human Resource Practices, V.L.B. Janakiamal College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore, 2007
  • BAKING TECHNIQUES, ONE MONTH, AJANTHA BAKERS, CHENNAI, INDIA, 2009

Accomplishments

    IFCA, INDIAN FEDERATION OF CULINARY

    ASSOCIATION (Southern region), Chennai, 2008 - Crew Member.

    Projects in comparison of AIR CATERING at Chennai and HACCP in Chennai Hotels.

Honors And Awards

  • IFCA Culinary Challenge and Exhibition, INDIAN FEDERATION OF CULINARY ASSOCIATION (Southern region), Chennai, 2008
  • Won second prize in Vegetable Carving held in Vels school of hotel Management.

Additional Information

I do hereby declare that the above-mentioned particulars are true & genuine and are as per the Certification.

Timeline

EXECUTIVE CHEF

SARVAA & BOMBAY COFFEE HOUSE
12.2023 - Current

EXECUTIVE CHEF

ELEGANT COFFEE CLUB
01.2023 - 11.2023

EXECUTIVE CHEF

CHEFMODE – THE GLOCAL KITCHEN
03.2018 - 12.2022

SOUS CHEF

COPPER FALLS STEAK HOUSE
10.2015 - 02.2018

GRILL CHEF

RESORTS WORLD SENTOSA, FESTIVAL HOTEL
03.2013 - 09.2015

OPERATIONAL EXECUTIVE

CHEF’Z at ur Service
01.2009 - 02.2013

ASSISTANT BAKER

TAJ MADRAS FLIGHT KITCHEN
01.2009 - 12.2009

ASSISTANT BAKER

PIZZA HUT
01.2008 - 12.2008

B. Sc. - Hotel and Catering Management

VELS School of Hotel Management

Higher Secondary -

St. Thomas Mat., Hr., Sec., School

High School -

St. Thomas Mat., Hr., Sec., School
THEO SIMON PAUL K