Sahil Soni
Upper Hutt,WGN
Summary
Accomplished Head Chef with a proven track record at The Crooked Elm, enhancing menu design and mastering ingredient selection. Renowned for plating excellence and exceptional team coordination, I significantly improved kitchen efficiency and meal quality. My dedication to food safety and budget management ensures both customer satisfaction and cost-effective operations. Dedicated customer service providing skills to prioritize and multi-task in fast-paced working environment. Successfully working as part of team to reach personal and business goals. Known for successfully handling escalated customer support issues and known for having great organizational skills. Gifted at working with all types of customers. Looking for a new role where hard work and dedication will be highly valued.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Chef
The Crooked Elm
Lower Hutt, Wellington
03.2024 - Current
- Developed menus and recipes for a variety of dishes, including appetizers, entrees, desserts, and specialty items.
- Organized kitchen staff to ensure efficient operations during peak service hours.
- Trained new kitchen staff in food safety regulations and proper cooking techniques.
- Ensured compliance with health department regulations regarding hygiene and sanitation practices.
- Supervised the preparation of meals according to customer orders in a timely manner.
- Maintained accurate records of inventory, sales, labor costs, and other operational costs.
- Addressed customer complaints promptly and professionally while maintaining high standards of customer service.
- Conducted daily line-checks of all products used in meal preparation for freshness and quality assurance.
Private Security Guard
Allied Security
Wellington, Wellington
06.2022 - 10.2023
- Performed foot patrols of assigned areas and monitored for suspicious activities.
- Monitored CCTV camera systems, reported any unusual activity to the supervisor.
- Responded to emergency alarms and investigated disturbances on premises.
- Enforced facility rules and regulations in a professional manner.
- Maintained logs of all security related incidents and reported them to the supervisor.
- Conducted daily inspections of equipment and tools used by security personnel.
- Reported hazardous conditions or violations of established policies to supervisors immediately.
- Monitored entrances and exits of buildings for unauthorized access.
- Checked identification cards from individuals entering restricted areas.
Caregiver
COMPLEX STAFFING SOULATION
Wellington, Wellington
04.2023 - 09.2023
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Accompanied clients to social events such as movies or plays.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
Sous Chef
The Hop Garden
Wellington, Wellington
05.2020 - 08.2022
- Ensured food preparation and presentation met high standards of quality and sanitation.
- Assisted in menu development and recipe testing.
- Coordinated ordering, receiving, storage, and distribution of food items.
- Developed daily specials utilizing seasonal ingredients.
- Trained new hires in proper cooking techniques and recipes.
- Directed kitchen staff in day-to-day operations including food production, sanitation, safety practices, and personnel management.
- Supervised cooks and other kitchen personnel during meal services.
- Performed weekly inspections of all equipment for safety compliance.
Chef Di Partie
Bin44
Wellington, Wellington
11.2019 - 05.2020
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
- Assisted restaurant in meeting financial targets by achieving food quality objectives.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
- Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.
- Trained and supervised line cooks to develop new skills and improve team performance.
- Supervised food preparation staff to deliver high-quality results.
Head Chef
TQ cafe
Wellington, Wellington
06.2017 - 08.2019
- Supervised specialty dish preparation to satisfy customer requests and cater to various dietary needs.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
- Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
- Helped management stay on top of supply needs by sharing information about low or spoiled inventory.
- Created tasty dishes using popular recipes, delighting patrons and generating return business.
- Developed menus and recipes for a variety of dishes, including appetizers, entrees, desserts, and specialty items.
- Organized kitchen staff to ensure efficient operations during peak service hours.
- Trained new kitchen staff in food safety regulations and proper cooking techniques.
Head Chef
The coffee club café
Pukekohe, Auckland
04.2016 - 06.2017
- Developed menus and recipes for a variety of dishes, including appetizers, entrees, desserts, and specialty items.
- Organized kitchen staff to ensure efficient operations during peak service hours.
- Trained new kitchen staff in food safety regulations and proper cooking techniques.
- Distributed food to service staff for prompt delivery to customers.
- Placed frequently used ingredients in proper storage containers and placed perishable items in refrigerator.
- Plated dishes using tasty garnishes and sauces to appeal to and delight patrons.
- Built and managed relationships with local vendors to obtain fresh, quality ingredients at cost-effective prices.
- Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
Sales Manager
Soni Jewellers
India, India
05.2010 - 02.2015
- Developed and implemented sales strategies to increase market share.
- Identified and developed new markets for products or services.
- Established relationships with key clients, while maintaining existing customer base.
- Created and presented monthly reports to management on sales performance.
- Managed daily operations of sales department, including supervision of staff members.
- Trained, coached, and mentored junior sales personnel to ensure success in their roles.
Sous Chef
The Falls Restaurant & Bar
Auckland, Henderson
- Ensured food preparation and presentation met high standards of quality and sanitation.
- Assisted in menu development and recipe testing.
- Coordinated ordering, receiving, storage, and distribution of food items.
- Directed staff in restaurant kitchen and field to maintain department objectives, standards, guidelines and budget.
- Improved performance of team members resulting in high-quality meals produced daily.
- Streamlined kitchen processes to shorten wait times and serve additional guests.
- Established and maintained regular maintenance schedule, keeping kitchen tools and equipment in operable condition.
- Helped staff adhere to tough restaurant requirements through practical discipline and motivation.
Education
Advanced Diploma in Cookery Professional Level-5 -
Institute of Applied Learning
Henderson, Auckland03.2017
Diploma in Cookery Professional Level -4 -
Institute of applied learning
Henderson, Auckland03.2016
Diploma in Certified Computer Hardware & Networking professional -
Centre for Advanced Learning in Computers
02.2011
Certificate of London City & Guilds Food Safety in Food and Safety at Work -
City & Guilds
Auckland, AucklandFoundation of Cyber Security - Cyber Security
Google Online Course
Online LearningSkills
- Good communication skills
- Plating and presentation
- Menu design
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Extremely organized and efficient time manager
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work unsupervised, with complete dedication
- Ability to adapt in a team and coordination
- Performance Assessments
- Signature dish creation
- Food Safety Regulations
- Ingredient Selection
- Budgeting and cost control
- Forecasting and planning
- Documentation And Reporting
- Complaint Handling
- Customer Support
- Technical Support
- Quality assurance monitoring
Certification
- Level-1 Food Preparation and cooking
- Level-1 Food Preparation and cooking 600/4858/X
- Level-1 Food Preparation and cooking: Safety at work
- Introduction to nutrition
- Prepare food and cold presentation
- Prepare, cook and finish foods by frying
- Prepare, cook and finish food by braising, stewing
- Prepare, cook and finish foods by boiling, poaching, and steaming
- Prepare, cook and finish foods by baking, roasting and grilling
- Introduction to basic kitchen procedures
- Introduction to the hospitality and catering industry
- Level-2 Diploma in Food Preparation and Cooking (Culinary Arts-IVQ)
- Culinary arts principles (Evolve test)
- Level-2 Diploma in Food Preparation and Cooking (Culinary Arts) 600/4860/8
- Level-2 Food and safety in catering
- Level-1 Prepare Food for cold presentation
- Level-2 Safety at work
- Level-2 Healthier foods and special diets
- Level-2 Prepare, cook and finish stocks, soups and sauces
- Level-2 Prepare, cook and finish Fish and shellfish dishes
- Level-2 Prepare, cook and finish meat, poultry and offal
- Level-2 Prepare, cook and finish vegetables, fruit and pulses
- Level-2 Prepare, cook and finish rice, grain, farinaceous products and egg dishes
- Level-2 Prepare, cook and finish Bakery product
- Level-2 Prepare, cook and finish hot and cold desserts and puddings
- Level-2 Prepare, cook and finish catering operations, cost, and menu planning
References
On request
Sports achievements
- Inter School Sports & Games championships (An Autonomous Organization Under The Ministry of Human Resource Development Government of India)
- All India open Table Tennis championships The Ministry of youth affairs & Sports, Government of India
- Haryana State Table Tennis Championships
- District School Tournaments
Affiliations
- BUSSINESS CLASS TABLE TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP, WELLINGTON
- 2018,2020,2022
- STATE LEVEL TABLE TENNIS PLAYER - INDIA
- FROM 2005 TO 2013
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Head Chef
The Crooked Elm
03.2024 - Current
Caregiver
COMPLEX STAFFING SOULATION
04.2023 - 09.2023
Private Security Guard
Allied Security
06.2022 - 10.2023
Sous Chef
The Hop Garden
05.2020 - 08.2022
Chef Di Partie
Bin44
11.2019 - 05.2020
Head Chef
TQ cafe
06.2017 - 08.2019
Head Chef
The coffee club café
04.2016 - 06.2017
Sales Manager
Soni Jewellers
05.2010 - 02.2015
Sous Chef
The Falls Restaurant & Bar
Advanced Diploma in Cookery Professional Level-5 -
Institute of Applied Learning
Diploma in Cookery Professional Level -4 -
Institute of applied learning
Diploma in Certified Computer Hardware & Networking professional -
Centre for Advanced Learning in Computers
Certificate of London City & Guilds Food Safety in Food and Safety at Work -
City & Guilds
Foundation of Cyber Security - Cyber Security
Google Online Course
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