Durga Oli
Blenheim,MBH
Summary
Culinary leader with 16 years of experience as Head Chef at Speights Ale House across Asia, Middle East, Africa, and Europe. Expertise in menu development and staff management, resulting in improved service efficiency and strict food safety compliance. Committed to culinary innovation and exceptional customer service in high-pressure environments.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Chef
Speights Ale house
blenheim, marlborough
03.2024 - Current
- Managed kitchen operations and staff schedules to enhance service efficiency.
- Developed seasonal menus featuring locally sourced ingredients and innovative flavors.
- Oversaw food preparation processes, ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards.
- Collaborated with suppliers to uphold inventory levels and ingredient quality.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations during peak hours.
- Coordinated with front-of-house staff for timely execution of meal service.
Sous Chef
hermitage hotels
mount cook , Canterbury
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Supported head chef in menu planning and kitchen operations.
- Oversaw food preparation and cooking for daily hotel service.
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure operational efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Hotel Managements
Tribhuvan University Nepal
Nepal07-2009
Skills
- Menu development
- Food safety compliance
- Inventory management
- Staff supervision
- Culinary innovation
- Customer service
- Time management
Languages
English
Professional
Nepali
Professional
Hindi
Professional
Arabic
Limited
Accomplishments
- Employee of the month
- Gulf cookery competition bronze medal in meat and seafood
- train of the trainer
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Head Chef
Speights Ale house
03.2024 - Current
Sous Chef
hermitage hotels
09.2023 - 03.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Hotel Managements
Tribhuvan University Nepal