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Uday Sankar

Uday Sankar

London

Summary

A committed and responsible chef who can consistently carry out duties professionally and positively. Calm and adaptable under pressure and can maintain attention to detail. Proven leadership skills working with strong teams focused on quality, presentation, cost reduction, cost containment, management, and planning.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Head chef

TLC Care
London
06.2022 - 02.2025
  • Good knowledge about food safety
  • IDDSI Meal preparation
  • Planning seasonal menus
  • To manage and develop the kitchen team
  • Work within budget, manage stock control and complete regular audits
  • Have full knowledge of and take responsibility to ensure adherence to infection control policies and procedures of the Department of Health and the Company at all time
  • Monitored inventory levels, ensured timely replenishment of stock.

DCDP

Lemon Tree Hotels & Resorts
Hyderabad
02.2018 - 01.2020
  • Safety/Sanitation/Quality
  • Supervision (Front/Back of House)
  • Plan and supervise banqueting events - In charge of Catering/Banquets/Events creating high quality menu items using in-season ingredients
  • Purchase and Inventory Control
  • Managed staff, cost/stock control and budgeting and supported all aspects of kitchen service - Managed day-to-day kitchen operations to ensure quality service and maintain clean and well-organized work area

Lead Chef

SO SOUTH
Dubai
03.2017 - 12.2017
  • Budgeting/Cost Reduction
  • Knife Work/Butchery
  • Streamlined kitchen operations with accurate prep sheets, product-rotation systems
  • Prepared and oversaw the preparation of food and menu items in order to train staff, develop new and revise recipes for best dining experience for guests
  • Created and implemented kitchen design and layout
  • Ensured efficient and productive operations to reduce food costs while maintaining standards and quality

Commis Chef

Cuppa Bistro
03.2014 - 01.2017
  • Assisted many cloud kitchens in set-up's, Training, Recipe Management etc

Culinary Trainee

Marriott Hotel & Convention Centre
Hyderabad
09.2012 - 02.2014

Education

Bachelor Degree - Hotel Management

Westin Institute of Hotel Management
08.2010 - 03.2013

Skills

  • Menu Design and Development
  • Specialty Cuisine
  • Dining Room/Kitchen Operations
  • Catering/Banquets/Events
  • Purchase and Inventory Control
  • Budgeting/Cost Reduction
  • Knife Work/Butchery
  • Customer satisfaction focus

Accomplishments

  • Awarded 'Budding Chef of the Year' - 2012 with Scholarship from Westin Institute
  • Selected 'Overall Best Apprentice of Year' - 2013 by Marriott Hotels, Hyderabad
  • Awarded Ambassador of the year 2 times
  • Achieved employee of the month 2 times

Languages

English
Telugu
Hindi

Personal Information

Date of birth: 05/04/92

Custom

  • Watching Celebrity Chef Shows
  • Travelling
  • Tennis

Timeline

Head chef

TLC Care
06.2022 - 02.2025

DCDP

Lemon Tree Hotels & Resorts
02.2018 - 01.2020

Lead Chef

SO SOUTH
03.2017 - 12.2017

Commis Chef

Cuppa Bistro
03.2014 - 01.2017

Culinary Trainee

Marriott Hotel & Convention Centre
09.2012 - 02.2014

Bachelor Degree - Hotel Management

Westin Institute of Hotel Management
08.2010 - 03.2013
Uday Sankar