Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Restaurants Opened As Chef Consultant
Area Of Speciality
Personal Information
Media Experience
Languages
Timeline
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Rupal Parab

Auckland,AUK

Summary

Passionate and experienced executive chef with total over 10 years of creating memorable dining experiences. I am committed to elevating culinary standards, leading dynamic kitchen teams, and crafting innovative menus that blend creativity with quality. With a focus on sustainability, efficiency, and attention to detail, i aim to bring a warm, collaborative approach to kitchen leadership while ensuring guests enjoy exceptional, flavor-driven meals. My goal is to work with a forward-thinking culinary team where i can continue to inspire, mentor, and contribute to the growth and success of the business.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Chef

The Thirsty Whale Restaurant & Bar
Napier, New Zealand
08.2023 - Current

Executive Chef

GKM Hospitality
Rotorua, New Zealand
12.2022 - 08.2023

Co-operate Executive Chef

Protein House
USA
03.2022 - 11.2022

Executive Chef

JP's Group Qatar
Qatar
08.2020 - 02.2022

Sous Chef

Ponzo's Italian Food
Qatar
01.2020 - 08.2020

Chef de Partie

Conrad Pune (Hilton Group)
06.2019 - 01.2020

Commis 1st

Conrad Pune (Hilton Group)
10.2018 - 06.2019

Commis 2nd

JW Marriott Sahar, Mumbai
06.2018 - 09.2018

Commis 3rd

Antares Restaurant
06.2016 - 06.2018

Education

CRAFTSMANSHIP - FOOD PRODUCTION AND PATISSERIE

INSTITUTE OF HOTEL MANAGEMENT
GOA
01.2018

H.S.C. -

KHEMRAJ COLLAGE
BANDA
01.2017

S.S.C. -

KHEMRAJ HIGH SCHOOL
BANDA
01.2015

Skills

  • Dedication & Integrity
  • Efficiency & Punctuality
  • Team Leadership
  • Creative Culinary Vision
  • Patience & Confidence
  • Communication & Collaboration
  • Problem-Solving & Flexibility
  • Eager to Learn

Accomplishments

  • Youngest Executive Chef in Qatar (awarded by World Chef Association)
  • Youngest Executive Chef from India (awarded by World Chef Association)
  • World Top 10 Youngest Executive Chef (awarded by World Chef Association)
  • Awarded as Asia's Top 20 Chefs by New York Press Agency 2021-2022-2023
  • Awarded as Celebrity Chef of the Year 2022-2023 by Food Times

Restaurants Opened As Chef Consultant

  • Angus & More, Milan, Italy
  • Burger Boutique, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait
  • Akina, Mumbai, India
  • Deli Kitchen, Doha, Qatar (Michelin Star)
  • The Irish Harp, Doha, Qatar (Michelin Star)
  • City Social, UAE (Michelin Star)

Area Of Speciality

  • Grade Manager & Cold Cuisine
  • Asian Fusion
  • Gastronomy & Food Fusions
  • International Cuisine
  • American Cuisine
  • Continental Cuisine
  • Fast Food
  • Fine Dining & Casual Dining

Personal Information

  • Visa: Residency visa without restriction
  • Passport Number: T4063248
  • Date of Birth: 05/12/99
  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Religion: Hindu

Media Experience

  • Cooking show on Netflix as a celebrity chef host to be released
  • Cooking show for FoodXP TV channel UK to be released

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Marathi
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Head Chef

The Thirsty Whale Restaurant & Bar
08.2023 - Current

Executive Chef

GKM Hospitality
12.2022 - 08.2023

Co-operate Executive Chef

Protein House
03.2022 - 11.2022

Executive Chef

JP's Group Qatar
08.2020 - 02.2022

Sous Chef

Ponzo's Italian Food
01.2020 - 08.2020

Chef de Partie

Conrad Pune (Hilton Group)
06.2019 - 01.2020

Commis 1st

Conrad Pune (Hilton Group)
10.2018 - 06.2019

Commis 2nd

JW Marriott Sahar, Mumbai
06.2018 - 09.2018

Commis 3rd

Antares Restaurant
06.2016 - 06.2018

CRAFTSMANSHIP - FOOD PRODUCTION AND PATISSERIE

INSTITUTE OF HOTEL MANAGEMENT

H.S.C. -

KHEMRAJ COLLAGE

S.S.C. -

KHEMRAJ HIGH SCHOOL
Rupal Parab