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Rakesh Pal

Rakesh Pal

Queenstown

Summary

I would like to take this opportunity to describe myself as an independent person who gets along with people of different cultures
and enjoys diverse atmosphere around me. This nature helps me to become a better team player wherever I am associated with. I
like to upgrade my skills by taking new challenges so that I do not restrict myself to my comfort zone. I like to indulge myself
passionately in whichever task given to me so that I contribute to the fullest in success of my team.
I am Seeking a learning, Challenging and progressive career in Tourism and Hospitality Industry which could provide me with sufficient opportunities to apply my achieving organizational goal and as well as my personal enrichment.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Chef De Partie

Skyline
, Queenstown
01.2023 - Current
  • Monitored food preparation methods, portion sizes, garnishes and presentation of food in order to ensure that food was
    prepared in compliance with restaurant standards.
  • Implemented new recipes, menu changes based on seasonal ingredients or customer feedback.
  • Maintained accurate records related to production including number of meals served each day

Sous Chef

AMARI HAVODDA MALDIVES
, Maldives
06.2018 - 12.2022
  • Handling the Amaya kitchen which is a all dining
  • Reporting to the Executive chef.
  • Ensure smooth and efficient working of the restaurant
  • Attending to all guest feedback promptly and hospitably.
  • Carry out training for staff from time to time.
  • Ensure economy and food control, check food wastage and ensure proper
  • Utilization of raw materials thereof.
  • Ensure standards & Maintain quality and consistency of food.
  • Maintain high standards of cleanliness & hygiene.
  • Design new menu choices based on seasonal ingredients and customer
  • Ensure all staff members adhere to culinary standards and regulations
  • Respond to customer inquiries and concerns personally
  • Design new menu choices based on seasonal ingredients and customer
  • Track, record and replenish inventory as needed
  • Cross-train kitchen staff on multiple stations
  • Assist lead chef with pricing menu items
  • Research new developments in French cuisine and apply knowledge to your Repertoire

Jr. Sous Chef

JUMEIRAH DEVANAFUSHI, MALDIVES
, Maldives
02.2017 - 05.2018
  • Working as Jr SOUSCHEF under guidance of the executive chef.
  • All type of Indian and western food Tandoor, preparing standard recipe, ordering food ingredients.
  • Ensure consistent and smooth running of food production
  • Ensure effective stock purchase, its receipt and storage
  • Ensure that working areas are always kept clean
  • Assist other kitchen staff as need arises
  • Supervise performance of kitchen staff to ensure proper activity
  • Perform other administrative tasks as will be communicated by superiors
  • Ensure that required standards are adhered to in the production and preparation of food – in quality, quantity and safety
  • Work towards exceeding customer’s expectation by encouraging and promoting high level of service
  • Ensure all complaints, inquiries, and suggestions by customers are attended to accordingly
  • Give appropriate support or guidance to members of kitchen when need arises
  • Resolve possible disputes within the kitchen and report any unresolved

Chef De Partie

GRAND HYATT, OMAN
, Oman
12.2014 - 02.2017
  • I have worked in Mokha Kitchen (coffee shop) as chef de partie, which has been winning the best restaurant in Oman.
  • Its all-day dining restaurant serving international buffet, theme night (sea food, Arabic, Indian Curry, Tandoori, Friday brunch) and á la Carte menu. I handle both Ala Carte and buffet. I am responsible for all type of Indian kebab and curry food and Indian menu.

Demi Chef

THE WESTIN, GURUGRAM
Gurugram, India
07.2011 - 03.2014
  • Preparing, cooking and presenting dishes within on times& Specialty in fresh pasta station.
  • Helping the sous chef and head chef to develop new dishes and menus.
  • Ensuring as a team have high standards of food hygiene and follow the health and safety steps.
  • Monitoring portion and waste control to maintain profit margins.

Second Cook

COSTA CRUISE, ITALY, GENOVA
Genova, Italy
01.2008 - 01.2011
  • Handling of the HIGH standard HACCP guidelines as well as USPH (united state public health) on board
  • Handling for special menu Italian western and Asian menu as per guest request.

Skills

  • Highly Skilled in Continental, Italian and Indian cuisines
  • Experienced in a wide variety of food like Pasta, Pizza, BBQ, Tandoor, Maldivian curries and Thai Noodle Soup, Grilled, fried and bake
  • Excellent Leadership qualities, always leading by example
  • Experienced in Cost control techniques, while maintaining quality & standard
  • Adept at developing new menus & specialties
  • Methodical approach, experienced in developing standard recipes and SOPs
  • Adept at Banquet handling and buffet menu planning
  • Innovative & Experimental culinary approach
  • Good knowledge & skills in modern plating & food presentation techniques
  • Ability to work in multicultural working environments
  • Track record of maintaining cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen

Passport Details

L8547847

Country

India

Languages

  • Hindi
  • English
  • Marwari

Attributes

  • Highly passionate about trying new recipes and learning new cooking techniques
  • I am an excellent communicator, with a friendly personality
  • I am very comfortable interacting with and helping guests
  • Highly motivated to take up challenging assignments
  • Capable team player to work with people at all levels with strong interpersonal and communication skills

Educational Professional Development

  • Diploma in cookery course (2001-2002) from National Council For Hotel Management And Catering Technology, New Delhi
  • Senior Secondary Certification, 2001 from Rajasthan Board

Training

Six Month Industrial Training in TajHariMahal Palace, Jodhpur

Accomplishments

· Letter of Appreciation by “Jason Brotherton”, Executive chef, Grand Hyatt Muscat.

· Letter of Appreciation by “David Watson”, Executive chef, The Westin Gurugram.

· Been nominated for the “Guest Care Award” for the month of March 2012 The Westin Gurugram.

· Letter of Appreciation by “David Concas”, Italian chef de cuisine, The Westin Gurugram.

· Recognized by guest on Trip advisor so many times Amari Havodda Maldives.

· Conducted practical and training cooking classes for guest Amari Havodda Maldives.

· Hygienic self-checking HACCP Training course for on-board food operators by RINA Training Factory (Costa Cruise)

Professional Skill Set

Hygienic self-checking HACCP Training course for on-board food operators dedicated to production, handling and food service by RINA Training Factory (2009)

· Highly Skilled in Continental, Italian and Indian cuisines.

· Experienced in a wide variety of food like Pasta, Pizza, BBQ, Tandoor, Maldivian curries and Thai Noodle Soup, Grilled, fried and bake.

· Excellent Leadership qualities, always leading by example

· Experienced in Cost control techniques, while maintaining quality & standard

· Adept at developing new menus & specialties

· Methodical approach, experienced in developing standard recipes and SOPs.

· Adept at Banquet handling and buffet menu planning

· Innovative & Experimental culinary approach

· Good knowledge & skills in modern plating & food presentation techniques

· Ability to work in multicultural working environments

· Track record of maintaining cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen.

Timeline

Chef De Partie

Skyline
01.2023 - Current

Sous Chef

AMARI HAVODDA MALDIVES
06.2018 - 12.2022

Jr. Sous Chef

JUMEIRAH DEVANAFUSHI, MALDIVES
02.2017 - 05.2018

Chef De Partie

GRAND HYATT, OMAN
12.2014 - 02.2017

Demi Chef

THE WESTIN, GURUGRAM
07.2011 - 03.2014

Second Cook

COSTA CRUISE, ITALY, GENOVA
01.2008 - 01.2011
Rakesh Pal