Saurabh Nautiyal
Motueka,TAS
Summary
Accomplished Chef specializing in tandoori cooking and food presentation. Enhanced culinary experiences through creative crafting of authentic Indian dishes, while ensuring food safety and sanitation. Elevated traditional recipes with innovative techniques, resulting in a 20% increase in customer satisfaction.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Chef
Simply Indian restaurant
Motueka, Tasman New Zealand
11.2023 - Current
- Prepared diverse Indian dishes following traditional recipes and presentation standards.
- Managed kitchen operations ensuring cleanliness and compliance with health regulations.
- Prepared high-quality dishes according to established recipes.
Indian Chef
India Green Restaurant
Bangkok, Thailand
11.2022 - 08.2023
- Prepared diverse Indian and south indian dishes following traditional recipes and presentation standards.
Tandoori Chef
Deven Chef Restaurant
Bangkok, Thailand
09.2019 - 07.2020
- Worked at Deven Chef Restaurant Huai Kagwang Wachara, Bangkok Thailand.
- Crafted authentic tandoori dishes using traditional cooking methods and spices.
- Prepared and cooked tandoori dishes such as chicken, lamb and fish curries, kebabs and naan breads.
Indian Tandoori Cook
ITC Fortune
Bengaluru, India
05.2019 - 07.2019
- Worked in ITC Fortune at Bengaluru Karnataka, in tandoor section as commi I.
- Prepared and cooked tandoori dishes according to traditional recipes.
- Served hot platters of prepared tandoori dishes directly from the tandoor oven.
Indian Tandoori Cook
Ramanshree California Resort
Bengaluru, India
11.2018 - 05.2019
- Worked in Ramanshree California Resort, Bengaluru Karnataka, in tandoor section as commi I.
- Prepared and cooked tandoori dishes according to traditional recipes.
- Grilled meats, fish, vegetables and other food items in the tandoor oven.
- Determined schedules and staff requirements necessary to prepare and plate food.
Commies-II
Zip by Spree Spine Hotel
Hinjewadi, India
07.2018 - 11.2018
- Worked in Zip by Spree Spine Hotel, Hinjewadi (Pune) in Tandoor Section as Commis II.
Commies-III
Fort Jadhavgadh-A Garh Heritage Hotel
Pune, India
07.2017 - 07.2018
- Assisted in Tandoor section at Fort Jadhavgadh-A Garh Heritage Hotel in Pune, preparing and cooking food items.
Assistant Chef
MWC Club Chennai (Spree Hotels)
Chennai, India
06.2016 - 04.2017
- Worked in MWC Club Chennai (Spree Hotels) in Food Production as Assistant Chef.
Assistant Cook
Neelam’s The Grand Hotel
Goa, India
10.2015 - 04.2016
- 6 month Job Training from Neelam’s The Grand Hotel, Goa in Food Production.
- Assisted chefs in preparing and presenting various dishes daily.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and work areas.
- Supported inventory management by tracking ingredient supplies and usage.
Trainee
Hotel Sitara (Dolphin Group)
Hyderabad, India
11.2014 - 05.2015
- Gained hands-on experience in hotel operations at Hotel Sitara, Ramoji Film City.
- Assisted in daily hotel operations and guest services at Hotel Sitara.
- Supported front desk team with check-ins and check-outs for guests.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization throughout guest areas and common spaces.
Education
Intermediate Examination -
U.K. Board
Tehri Garhwal, New tehri 01.2013 - 01.2014
High School Examination -
Uttrakhand Board
Tehri Garhwal, New tehri 06.2011 - 01.2012
Diploma in Hospitality Management -
A.F.C.I (ANNPURNA FOOD CRAFT INSITETUTE)
Chamba, UttarakhandDiploma - Computer Application & Programming
Apical Computer Education
New Tehri, UttarakhandSkills
- Menu development
- Tandoori cooking
- Butchery skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Kitchen management
- Plate presentation
- Creativity in cooking
- Expertise in south indian cuisine
Languages
- Hindi
- English
Hobbies and Interests
- Interacting with people
- Discovering new things
- Cooking
- Learning
- Creativity
- Good listening skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Initiative
- Positive attitude
- Hard work
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 01/07/98
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Single
- Religion: Hindu
Computer Skills
Government Diploma DCAP (Diploma in Computer Application & Programming), ESTC-ACEL, New Tehri, Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand
Timeline
Chef
Simply Indian restaurant
11.2023 - Current
Indian Chef
India Green Restaurant
11.2022 - 08.2023
Tandoori Chef
Deven Chef Restaurant
09.2019 - 07.2020
Indian Tandoori Cook
ITC Fortune
05.2019 - 07.2019
Indian Tandoori Cook
Ramanshree California Resort
11.2018 - 05.2019
Commies-II
Zip by Spree Spine Hotel
07.2018 - 11.2018
Commies-III
Fort Jadhavgadh-A Garh Heritage Hotel
07.2017 - 07.2018
Assistant Chef
MWC Club Chennai (Spree Hotels)
06.2016 - 04.2017
Assistant Cook
Neelam’s The Grand Hotel
10.2015 - 04.2016
Trainee
Hotel Sitara (Dolphin Group)
11.2014 - 05.2015
Intermediate Examination -
U.K. Board
01.2013 - 01.2014
High School Examination -
Uttrakhand Board
06.2011 - 01.2012
Diploma in Hospitality Management -
A.F.C.I (ANNPURNA FOOD CRAFT INSITETUTE)
Diploma - Computer Application & Programming
Apical Computer Education