Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Affiliations
Languages
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
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Deepak Ravinesh Naidu

Auckland,Manukau

Summary

Dynamic Chef Manager with a proven track record at GOOD VIBES, excelling in menu development and inventory management. Passionate about training and mentoring staff, I implemented waste reduction strategies, enhancing sustainability while ensuring top-notch food safety. Committed to delivering exceptional customer service and culinary excellence in every dish prepared.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chef Manager

GOOD VIBES
MANUKAU, AUCKLAND
02.2024 - Current
  • Supervised kitchen staff to ensure smooth daily operations.
  • Planned and developed seasonal menus based on customer preferences.
  • Managed food inventory and ordered supplies to maintain stock levels.
  • Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations in the kitchen.
  • Trained new staff on cooking techniques and kitchen protocols.
  • Collaborated with front-of-house team to enhance customer experience.
  • Reviewed and adjusted recipes for consistency and quality control.
  • Implemented waste reduction strategies to promote sustainability practices.
  • Created menus based on seasonal ingredients and customer preferences.
  • Ordered food supplies every week to restock inventory, remaining aware of budgets.
  • Reviewed monthly financial statements related to purchasing decisions for accuracy prior to submission for approval.
  • Assisted in developing new recipes that incorporated unique flavors while still adhering to nutritional guidelines.
  • Prepared recipes, menu cycles and portion sizes within restaurant budgets.
  • Ensured food safety by monitoring temperature control points, date marking, and rotating stock.
  • Evaluated existing recipes to make sure they met the highest standards of quality.
  • Enforced health department regulations regarding storage and preparation of foods.
  • Scheduled and coordinated daily kitchen staff shifts while ensuring adequate coverage at all times.
  • Maintained accurate records of food orders placed from suppliers as well as invoices received from vendors.
  • Monitored costs associated with food production and labor expenses to maintain budgetary goals.
  • Organized catering events with a focus on high-quality presentation of dishes served.
  • Trained kitchen staff in safely operating and handling equipment, machinery and utensils.
  • Employed training and motivational techniques to keep atmosphere constructive for employees.
  • Tracked waste management procedures to minimize losses due to spoilage or other factors.

Chef Manager

Compass Group limited
Counties Manukau Police, AUCKLAND
01.2019 - 02.2024
  • Maintained kitchen condition to standard exceeding health regulations
  • Handled all aspects of food service management including food costing, pricing and inventory management.
  • Trained and maintained staff in daily job activities
  • Interact with customers concerning food selection
  • Ensure all meals are served healthy and above standard.
  • Check all food temperature los in the facility
  • Direct Online purchasing, Budget, and Menu development
  • Monitor tray line and other prep areas to endure that standards are being meet
  • Managed food inventory and ordered supplies to maintain stock levels.
  • Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations in the kitchen.
  • Assisted in developing new recipes that incorporated unique flavors while still adhering to nutritional guidelines.
  • Reviewed monthly financial statements related to purchasing decisions for accuracy prior to submission for approval.

café head chef

Aspell groups ltd
Manuka police station, Auckland
01.2014 - 01.2019
  • Training staffs
  • Menu planning with management
  • Baking fresh muffins and scones every morning
  • Cook to order menu for breakfast and lunch (a al carte)
  • Food ordering
  • Cooking different varieties such as specials of the day
  • Maintaining great customer service

demi chef/supervisor

Warwick resort and spa Fiji Islands
, Fiji
01.2009 - 04.2014
  • Assist exclusive chefs with an array of different tasks in the kitchen.
  • Working under pressure to prepare live dishes
  • Decorating food and presenting five-star meals
  • Preparing teppanyaki live
  • Supervising common staffs without skills
  • Maintaining strong customer service skills
  • Preparing variety of sushi products
  • Preparing variety of Japanese pastries
  • Preparing Italian seafood dishes
  • Preparing international buffet dishes

Trainee Chef

True blue restaurant
Sigatoka, Fiji
01.2008 - 12.2008
  • Kitchen hand
  • Preparing meat/vegetables
  • Garnish
  • Equipment cleaning

Education

Certificate in cookery - level 4

service IQ
01.2021

Class III National Trade Test Certificate -

Fiji National University
01.2013

Certificate of Attainment in Advanced Culinary Skills -

Training and Productivity Authority of Fiji
01.2008

Skills

  • Menu planning
  • Inventory management
  • Food safety
  • Recipe development
  • Budget management
  • Staff training
  • Quality control
  • Customer service
  • Team building
  • Training and mentoring
  • Team management
  • Kitchen management
  • Menu development
  • Food safety management
  • Dish preparation
  • Food presentation
  • Event planning
  • Kitchen operations
  • Order control
  • Cooking skills
  • Food safety regulations
  • Supply ordering

References

  • Sheryl, Manager (Good Vibes), +64211149318
  • Laura Edwards, Operations Manager (Compass Group), +64272164077
  • Parth Engineer, Area Manager (Compass Group Limited), 027264859

Affiliations

  • COMPLETED FIRST AID TRAINING CERTIFICATION AND FOOD SAFETY

Languages

English
Professional
Hindi
Professional

Accomplishments

  • GAINED EMPLYEE OF THE MONTH RECOGNITION

Certification

  • CULINERY IN COOKERY LEVEL 4

Timeline

Chef Manager

GOOD VIBES
02.2024 - Current

Chef Manager

Compass Group limited
01.2019 - 02.2024

café head chef

Aspell groups ltd
01.2014 - 01.2019

demi chef/supervisor

Warwick resort and spa Fiji Islands
01.2009 - 04.2014

Trainee Chef

True blue restaurant
01.2008 - 12.2008

Certificate in cookery - level 4

service IQ

Class III National Trade Test Certificate -

Fiji National University

Certificate of Attainment in Advanced Culinary Skills -

Training and Productivity Authority of Fiji

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