Upender Kumar
Liverpool
Summary
Self motivated and quality-driven individual with a strong commitment to prepare exceptional cuisine and maintain safe and efficient kitchen environment. Demonstrated passion for motivating culinary team to deliver truly spectacular results. Resourceful Chef de Partie with creative flair for dish creation and presentation. Team player offering well-developed culinary abilities and advanced knife skills. Proven history training new kitchen personnel to maintain rigorous high standards.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
SENIOR CHEF DE PARTIE
Gusto restaurents
Liverpool
06.2024 - Current
- Prepared kitchen and ingredients ahead of restaurant opening for optimal efficacy and efficiency
- Provided support to crew members through all facets of food preparation and delivery
- Labeled and stored food items to promote orderliness
Chef De Partie
Gusto Restaurants
Liverpool
03.2023 - 06.2024
- Maintained clean and tidy food preparation areas
- Sanitised counters and utensils used to prepare raw meat, eggs and fish
- Plated completed meals with meticulous attention to presentation and portion control
- Collaborated with head chef to create innovative, seasonal menus for special events
Demi chef de partie
IMPERFECTO RESTAURANTS
Noida
12.2021 - 02.2023
- Created and maintained displays and signs
- Engaged with stakeholders to build relationships and brand awareness
- Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays
- Successfully maintained clean driving licence and access to reliable transportation
- Completed customer orders with speed and accuracy
Demi chef de partie
CAFETERIA & COMPANY
Delhi
05.2021 - 11.2021
- Sanitised counters and utensils used to prepare raw meat, eggs and fish
- Removed expired food from kitchen areas, composting waste and recycling packaging
- Minimised food waste by [Number]% by evaluating and revising current practices
- Monitored line production to achieve consistent quality
- Maintained clean and tidy food preparation areas
- Met company portion and serving size standards, maintaining kitchen cost-efficiency
Commi -1
BREAKIN BREW CAFÉ
Delhi
10.2020 - 05.2021
- Applied critical thinking to analyse problems, evaluate solutions and select best decisions
- Delivered exceptional customer service by proactively listening to concerns and answering questions
- Created and maintained displays and signs
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues
Line chef
TGI FRIDAY'S
Abu Dhabi
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Facilitated smooth line operations, replenishing items as per Head Chef requirements to ensure constant product availability
- Maximised restaurant profitability by successfully managing [Type] and [Type] stations simultaneously
- Followed recipes and presentation instructions to accurately prepare and present dishes to [Organisation] specifications, earning [Number]% positive feedback from restaurant management
- Assisted Head Chef to prepare and serve [Type] food items within [Number]-seat establishment
Pizzaiolo
PIZZA EXPRESS
Noida
06.2016 - 11.2017
- Prepared kitchen and ingredients ahead of restaurant opening for optimal efficacy and efficiency
- Developed a [Number]-minute turnaround per pizza from order to service
- Maintained spotlessly clean kitchen and working areas for optimal health and hygiene standards
- Completed comprehensive closing and cleaning checklists
Education
BACHELOR IN SCIENCE - HOSPITALITY AND HOTEL ADMINISTRATION
INSTITUTE OF HOTEL MANAGEMENT KURUKSHETRA
INDIA06.2015
12TH - COMMERCE
GOVT. BOYS SENIOR SEC. SCHOOL DELHI
INDIA03.2012
Skills
- Exceptional sense of guest service
- Knowledge of culinary deliverance
- Able to work on rotating shifts
- Strong teamwork skills
- Hospitality
- Culinary arts
Languages
English, Upper intermediate
TRAINING
The Park Hotel, New Delhi, India
Personal Information
- Height: 163"
- Passport Number: P6328195
- Passport Expiry Date: 10/31/26
- Father's Name: Mr. Ramprakash
- Date of Birth: 04/10/95
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
SENIOR CHEF DE PARTIE
Gusto restaurents
06.2024 - Current
Chef De Partie
Gusto Restaurants
03.2023 - 06.2024
Demi chef de partie
IMPERFECTO RESTAURANTS
12.2021 - 02.2023
Demi chef de partie
CAFETERIA & COMPANY
05.2021 - 11.2021
Commi -1
BREAKIN BREW CAFÉ
10.2020 - 05.2021
Line chef
TGI FRIDAY'S
01.2018 - 01.2020
Pizzaiolo
PIZZA EXPRESS
06.2016 - 11.2017
BACHELOR IN SCIENCE - HOSPITALITY AND HOTEL ADMINISTRATION
INSTITUTE OF HOTEL MANAGEMENT KURUKSHETRA
12TH - COMMERCE
GOVT. BOYS SENIOR SEC. SCHOOL DELHI