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V. MathanAnand

V. MathanAnand

Executive sous chef
Chennai

Summary

Looking for a key leadership position in an establishment where offering skills in all styles of cooking and strong leadership skills in order to orchestrate a positive kitchen environment. would like to work as part of a team of highly motivated Chefs and Responsible for the efficient running of the kitchen.

An incisive professional with 22 years of experience in star hotels and fine dining restaurants in India, abroad and cruise lines. Very good experience in food preparation background and culinary skills. Excellent communications and writing skills. Excellent leadership and management skills Good knowledge of kitchen financial management skills. Able to work under pressure also. Capable of providing Direction, Motivation and Training to the staff for ensuring optimum performance. Able to recruit and train personnel to deliver quality. High-performing individual with solid background in culinary arts. Skilled in creating innovative and delicious dishes while managing kitchen staff and inventory. Efficient and committed to keeping high standards of food safety and sanitation.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages

Work History

Executive Sous Chef

Uncle sams Kitchen
12.2023 - Current
  • Making daily indent for kitchen, Preparing production plan for daily preparation, Checking the quality of raw materials, Introducing new dishes to the menu, Planing the out door catering, Doing set up for out door catering, Make sure the kitchen is clean and tidy, Planing the pest control, Doing the site visit regularly
  • Organized special events and catering services, showcasing culinary expertise to a wider audience.
  • Oversaw the execution of daily prep tasks ensuring timely completion while maintaining ingredient freshness.
  • Enhanced dining experience by creating innovative and visually appealing menu items.
  • Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
  • Implemented food cost and waste reduction initiatives to save money.

Executive Sous Chef

Bhavisha Foods Pvt. Ltd.
01.2023 - 12.2024
  • Make sure the quality of the raw materials meets the specifications, Maintain the cost and wastage by planning the menu accordingly, Preparing Butchery and Vegetable Request on daily basis, Monitoring the cleanliness and hygiene of the kitchen and chillers, Monitoring quality, taste and presentation of the dishes, Introducing new dishes and varieties in the menu on regular basis, Giving training to staff about safe handling of equipment, Monitoring maintenance work for the kitchen, Monitoring the reports from kitchen supervisors on daily basis

Production Manager

Fathima Group of Companies
11.2018 - 10.2020
  • Preparing the menu for every month, Make sure the quality of the raw materials meets the specifications, Maintain the cost and wastage by planning the menu accordingly, Preparing the Butchery and Vegetable Request on a daily basis, Monitoring the cleanliness and hygiene of the kitchen and chillers, Monitoring the quality, taste and presentation of the dishes, Introducing new dishes and varieties in the menu on a regular basis, Organize weekly meetings with area managers for feedback from clients, Giving training to the staff about safe handling of equipment, Make sure Tool Box Meetings are held on a regular basis, Monitoring the maintenance work for the kitchen, Monitoring the reports from kitchen supervisors on a daily basis, C0-ordinate with QC team regarding hygiene and food handling training for staff on a regular basis

Sous Chef

CAFS - Anjali Group Of Hotels Pvt Ltd
06.2014 - 10.2018

Monitoring HACCP procedure and Records, Making sure company SOP is followed in all aspects, Monitoring blast chiller reports, Making sure proper storage system is followed, Ordering and receiving of raw materials, vegetables and meats, Cross checking weight of meals packed, Maintaining temperature of food, Preparing duty roaster for staff, Controlling food cost and food wastage, Taking personal hygiene and food hygiene classes to staff, Keep good communication with Airline’s Catering Officer to keep up standard, Preparing food sampling for Airlines, Giving training to staff in various cuisines, Co-ordinate with Quality Control Dept to maintain standards

Kitchen Manager

CR Caterers India Pvt. Ltd.
12.2013 - 05.2014
  • Preparing the menu for every week, Checking the ordering and receiving of raw materials, Maintain the cost control and plan the menu accordingly, Able to recruit and train personnel to deliver quality, Monitoring the cleanliness and hygiene, Organizing theme buffets, Introducing new dishes and varieties in the menu, Monitoring the chemical usage for cleaning, Giving training to the staff about safe handling of equipments, Preparing the report on a daily, weekly and monthly basis

Sous Chef

Tuscana pizzeria by willi
04.2012 - 11.2013
  • Joined as a Kitchen Executive
  • Promoted to Sous Chef from May 2013, Responsible for smooth operation of the kitchen, Good in menu Planning, Maintaining the food cost, Monitoring food wastage and make sure FIFO is followed, Make sure the plate presentations are up to the company standard, Make sure the quality of meats purchased, Make the indent sheet and duty roaster, Train the staff to prepare the food hygienically and make sure about their personal grooming, Maintain the store and make reports on a daily, weekly and monthly basis, Executed outdoor catering

Chef de partie

Royal Caribbean cruise lines
07.2001 - 04.2009
  • Responsible for food preparation and execution, Make the indent sheet for the day, Maintain the galley up to the USPH standard, Minimize the wastage and recycle of food, Overseeing garbage segregation, Scheduling the duty roaster for the team, Training the staff in USPH, personal grooming and safety handling of equipments, Make sure the temperature of the food and plate presentations are up to the company standard

Management Trainee

Casino Hotel, CGH Earth group of Hotels
07.1998 - 03.2001
  • Joined as a hotel operational trainee and promoted as a Hotel management trainee, Well trained in different Kitchen selections, learnt basic skills in Kitchen, Startup team of The Brunton Boatyard, a classic backwater view hotel of the group, Experienced in food handling, food storage, ordering, intending, dealing with vendors and cost controlling

Education

DHMCT -

SIHM Trichy

FOOD PRODUCTION - undefined

SIHM Trichy

Skills

  • Sanitation Standards

  • Kitchen Management

  • Recipe creation

  • Menu development

  • Food presentation

  • Waste Reduction

  • Cost Control

Courses Completed On The Job

      Royal Caribbean cruise lines (USA)

  • Crowd management
  • Crew safety and security awareness training
  • Drug abuse and awareness and prevention
  • United States department of Public health (USPH)
  • Personal safety and social responsibilities (PSSR)
  • Fire Prevention and fire Fighting (FPFT)
  • Elementary first Aid (EFA)
  • Personal survival techniques (PST)
  • Safety and Quality management (SQM)

Reference

  • Mr. Senthilkumar, Lecturer, IHM, Tharamani, 9944404459
  • Mr. Gunasekaran, Corporate Chef, CAFS, 9445567764

Personal Information

  • Father's Name: T. Vellaipandian
  • Date of Birth: 04/11/75
  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Marital Status: Married

Timeline

Executive Sous Chef

Uncle sams Kitchen
12.2023 - Current

Executive Sous Chef

Bhavisha Foods Pvt. Ltd.
01.2023 - 12.2024

Production Manager

Fathima Group of Companies
11.2018 - 10.2020

Sous Chef

CAFS - Anjali Group Of Hotels Pvt Ltd
06.2014 - 10.2018

Kitchen Manager

CR Caterers India Pvt. Ltd.
12.2013 - 05.2014

Sous Chef

Tuscana pizzeria by willi
04.2012 - 11.2013

Chef de partie

Royal Caribbean cruise lines
07.2001 - 04.2009

Management Trainee

Casino Hotel, CGH Earth group of Hotels
07.1998 - 03.2001

DHMCT -

SIHM Trichy

FOOD PRODUCTION - undefined

SIHM Trichy
V. MathanAnandExecutive sous chef