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Sam Chahal

Summary

Qualified Desired Position with robust background in culinary arts, specializing in cafe cuisine. Expertise in preparing diverse, high-quality dishes, with track record of enhancing menu offerings to attract customers. Demonstrated skills in kitchen management and team leadership, ensuring efficient operations and consistent quality.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Sous Chef

Cornwall Park Cafe
Epsom, AUK
01.2023 - Current
  • Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
  • Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.

Senior cafe chef

Bungalo cafe
Birkenhead
01.2023

Commi Chef

Good Brothers
Westgate
01.2017
  • Part time

Intern

Brigham Cafe
Whenuapai
01.2016
  • Part time

Sous chef

Buoy café
West HEAVEN
05.2021 - 12.2022
  • Full time

SOUS CHEF

Bungalo Cafe
Birkenhead
02.2020 - 01.2022

Chef de parties

The Common bar and restaurant
Takapuna
09.2019 - 01.2020

CDP

Seafood Bar and Grill
Wellington
11.2017 - 01.2018
  • Full time

Senior CDP

J.A.Cs Bar and Restaurant
Whangaparaoa
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Full time and part time work
  • (closed down now)

Education

International Diploma in level 4 and 5 -

New Zealand

Skills

  • Experienced doing cabinet items from scratch in cafes and all types of baking items
  • Able to work well under pressure
  • Have been working as a solo in charge in kitchen
  • Menu planning and design
  • Can work in every corner of kitchen
  • Stock control
  • Experienced doing food ordering
  • Chemical handling and storage
  • Knife Skills
  • Cooking techniques
  • Ingredient Knowledge
  • Food presentation
  • Culinary expertise
  • Menu development
  • Allergy awareness
  • Grilling proficiency
  • Food quality
  • Kitchen Operations
  • Hospitality service expertise
  • Menu Supervision

References

  • Chris Jones, Owner of Bungalo Cafe, 0220709567
  • Ginnette Auld, Previous owner of Buoy Cafe, 021956900

Timeline

Sous Chef

Cornwall Park Cafe
01.2023 - Current

Senior cafe chef

Bungalo cafe
01.2023

Sous chef

Buoy café
05.2021 - 12.2022

SOUS CHEF

Bungalo Cafe
02.2020 - 01.2022

Chef de parties

The Common bar and restaurant
09.2019 - 01.2020

CDP

Seafood Bar and Grill
11.2017 - 01.2018

Commi Chef

Good Brothers
01.2017

Intern

Brigham Cafe
01.2016

Senior CDP

J.A.Cs Bar and Restaurant
01.2016 - 01.2017

International Diploma in level 4 and 5 -

Sam Chahal