Sherkaji Shrestha
Marin-7, Sindhuli ,Nepal
Summary
Passionate, spirited and classically trained culinary professional, skilled in building relationships and developing high-performing teams. Leader in delivery of excellent customer service. Equipped to apply restaurant operational experience to grow world-class organizations. Dedicated to food safety, customer service best practices and quality food service.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef/Owner
Paluwa Cafe
Ratamata-6, Sindhuli
09.2019 - Current
- Kept up to date with current culinary trends, as well as health and safety regulations.
- Analyzed recipes to determine menu prices based on cost of food, labor and overhead.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
- Organized special events such as banquets or buffets requiring complex menus or decorations.
- Managed kitchen staff team and assigned tasks for various stages of food production.
- Trained and supervised line cooks to develop new skills and improve team performance.
Sous Chef
Avocado Cafe
Thibam Sadak, Baluwatar , Kathmandu
12.2017 - 08.2018
- Streamlined kitchen processes to shorten wait times and serve additional guests.
- Oversaw kitchen employee scheduling to meet coverage needs and avoid wasted labor.
- Liaised closely with kitchen and front-of-house personnel.
- Placed frequently used ingredients in proper storage containers and placed perishable items in refrigerator.
- Created a positive work environment by encouraging teamwork among staff members.
- Collaborated with Executive Chef to create innovative dishes for special events.
Chef De Partie
Cafe Mitra Lounge & Bar
Thamel, Kathmandu
02.2013 - 11.2017
- Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.
- Supervised food preparation staff to deliver high-quality results.
- Created cost estimates for new menu items by taking into account ingredient prices and labour costs.
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
- Used proper cleaning supplies and methods to disinfect counters where raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs had been prepared.
- Prepared a variety of sauces from scratch according to recipes or customer requests.
Education
Higher Secondary School in Hotel Management -
Whitefield International School
Kathmandu, Nepal 01-2011
Skills
- Food preparation
- Sanitation practices
- Safe food handling
- Equipment usage
- Dish preparation
- Inventory management
- Order delivery practices
- Special dietary requirements
- Positive and professional
- Recipe research
- Cultural Cuisine Knowledge
PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth
12 July 1992
Nationality
Nepali
Marital Status
Married
Languages
English
Professional
REFERENCE
- Chhetra Kumar Banda - Chhetra Kumar Banda - +977-15356336
- Govinda K. Shrestha - Avocado Cafe Pvt Ltd- +977-9841085907
Timeline
Chef/Owner
Paluwa Cafe
09.2019 - Current
Sous Chef
Avocado Cafe
12.2017 - 08.2018
Chef De Partie
Cafe Mitra Lounge & Bar
02.2013 - 11.2017
Higher Secondary School in Hotel Management -
Whitefield International School
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