Rajbir Singh
Auckland,AUK
Summary
High-performing Chef offering 7 years of cafe and restaurant experience. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Chef
Honey Café
2022.05 - Current
- Created recipes and prepared advanced dishes.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
Sous Chef
Private Fine Dining
2019.06 - Current
- Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current culinary trends and techniques.
- Led daily staff meetings to communicate expectations and review safety procedures.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
Sous Chef
Sun Han Ltd
2021.10 - 2022.05
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
Head Chef
Chuffed
2020.05 - 2021.10
- Created recipes and prepared advanced dishes.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
- Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
- Hired, managed, and trained kitchen staff.
Education
Diploma in Cookery And Patisserie Level 5
NSIA
Auckland09.2016
Skills
- Culinary Trends
- Cafe Inventory
- Budget Development
- Forecasting and Planning
- Food and Beverage Pairings
- Employee Training
- Waste Reduction
- Purchasing Management
- Budgeting and Cost Control
- Hiring, Training and Development
Timeline
Head Chef
Honey Café
2022.05 - Current
Sous Chef
Sun Han Ltd
2021.10 - 2022.05
Head Chef
Chuffed
2020.05 - 2021.10
Sous Chef
Private Fine Dining
2019.06 - Current
Diploma in Cookery And Patisserie Level 5
NSIA