Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Harshbeer  Kathait

Harshbeer Kathait

Rotorua,BOP

Summary

8+ years of experience as a Continental Chef at large and fancy restaurants. Highly adapted to a fast-paced kitchen environment, supervising upto 10 line cooks at a time. Proven leadership skills with a track record of training and managing strong teams focused on quality, standards, presentation and overall safety.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CHEF (CDP)

GKM Hospitality Ltd. Leonardo's Italian Food and Wine & CBK, Rotorua
03.2023 - Current
  • Examining foodstuffs to ensure quality.
  • Regulating temperatures of ovens, grills and other cooking equipment.
  • Preparing and cooking the food & be responsible for food quality.
  • Storing food in temperature controlled facilities.

CULINARY SR. CDP

Food Lord The Dining Bar
09.2021 - 01.2023
  • Assisting the Junior Sous Chef with menu planning.
  • Commisar and new staff skill development.
  • Collaboration with the Sous Chef in the preparation of the buffet menu (lunch and dinner) for operations.
  • Helping with operations and menu planning for different restaurants of the same hotel groups.

SR. CDP

Neon Bar and Kitchen
09.2019 - 03.2020
  • Worked as a pre-opening team member.
  • Assisting the Sous Chef with the recruitment of new staff and menu planning.
  • Looking after the pricing and menu for a la carte and buffet.
  • Coordinating with the Sous Chef by following the instructions for new dish trials and getting the new staffs ready for operations.
  • Maintaining hygiene temperature records.

DCDP

Ramee Group of Hotels
11.2018 - 07.2019
  • Assisting seniors with menu specifications and controlling food costs by avoiding food spoilage.
  • Training Commis for hygienic food and getting product usage by following FIFO (first in, first out).
  • Following instructions by seniors to get the food prepared with standard recipes.

COMMIS II

The Westin Mumbai Garden City
03.2012 - 04.2018
  • Assisting seniors at Seasonal Tastes (Coffee shop all-time dining kitchen).
  • Coordinating with all the Chefs, seniors and managers to improve my cooking skills.
  • Getting all the work assigned in the proper manner.
  • Assisting seniors for Lunch and Buffet Menu preparation.
  • Readying Mise en Place for the final product and for a la carte.
  • Working on the Breakfast Buffet.
  • Also, worked at Prego (Italian Restaurant - 2016 to 2018) in the meat, cold and pasta sections.
  • Ensured food spoilage is minimal by FIFO SOPs. Regular maintenance of all the temperature forms.

TRAINEE

Cricket Club of India, Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai
10.2011 - 06.2012
  • Assisting seniors in operations to enhance my cooking skills

Education

HSC - undefined

Prahladrai Dalmia Lions College
01.2007

SSC - undefined

St. Thomas High School
01.2005

Skills

  • Knife Work
  • Continental Cuisine
  • Food & Beverage Knowledge
  • Restaurant Industry Knowledge
  • Culinary Expertise
  • Sanitation Methods
  • Leadership
  • Adaptability
  • Creativity
  • Team Work
  • Multitasking

Certification

Care for Guest from Westin Mumbai Garden city

Languages

English
Professional Working
English
Full Professional

Timeline

CHEF (CDP)

GKM Hospitality Ltd. Leonardo's Italian Food and Wine & CBK, Rotorua
03.2023 - Current

CULINARY SR. CDP

Food Lord The Dining Bar
09.2021 - 01.2023

SR. CDP

Neon Bar and Kitchen
09.2019 - 03.2020

DCDP

Ramee Group of Hotels
11.2018 - 07.2019

COMMIS II

The Westin Mumbai Garden City
03.2012 - 04.2018

TRAINEE

Cricket Club of India, Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai
10.2011 - 06.2012

HSC - undefined

Prahladrai Dalmia Lions College

SSC - undefined

St. Thomas High School
Harshbeer Kathait