ALOK RANJAN ROUTRAY

Accomplished Executive Chef with a proven track record of success in renowned establishments in India and abroad. Proficient in procurement, inventory management, and safety protocols. Excels in menu development and culinary innovation, specializing in upscale dining venues and luxury resorts. Prioritizes customer satisfaction, personalized service, and team morale. Skilled Sous Chef adept at crafting enticing menus using locally sourced ingredients to attract a loyal clientele. Seeking a new opportunity to showcase culinary talents and contribute to the success of a dynamic establishment. Recognized for culinary expertise, consistency, and collaborative approach to achieving excellence. Experienced in managing high-volume operations, implementing advanced culinary techniques, and fostering teamwork to maintain superior quality standards in fast-paced environments.

• Certified in Kitchen Hygiene & Sanitations by Johnson & Diversey Company.
• Certified in Fire training by Emirates Flight Catering.
• Certified in Breakage training by Johnson & Diversey Company.
• Performed in various chefs' competitions in Dubai, as got selected by the hotels.
• Food and Hygiene Certificate in Scotland.
• Catering (Level 2) and Covid-Food Safety Supervisor, FSSAI, India, 2021.

• Quality Catering Operation, Emirates Flight Catering Co, Dubai, U.A.E.
• Covid-Food Safety Supervisor Level 2, NRAI, India
• Elementary Food Hygiene, Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland, UK
• Basic Computers, NIIT Institute of India

• Energetic and highly motivated Executive Chef, having worked in prestigious properties in India as well as overseas countries.
• Uncommon knowledge of supplies, equipment, and services ordering and inventory control.
• Remarkable ability to read, understand, follow and enforce safety procedures.
• Excellent organizing and coordinating skills.
• Strong knowledge of planning and scheduling techniques.
• Remarkable skills in cooking and preparing a variety of foods.
• In-depth ability to develop and test recipes and techniques for food preparation/presentation.
• Immense knowledge of catering set-up procedures.
• Expertise lies in working with the fine-dining restaurant, resorts, providing top quality service, and maintaining a professional demeanor.
• Solid knowledge of the restaurant business, with strengths in excellent customer service and food and wine recommendations.
• Great ability to ensure professional, positive employee attitude and attentiveness.

• Excellent interpersonal skills, motivational and executing promotional skills.
• Superb customer relation skills, quality assurance & control.
• Remarkable ability to handle staff grievances.
• Great ability in cost control, problem solving ability to analyze issues, create plans of action and reach solutions.
• Exercise initiative in conducting food surveys, achievement and independent judgment in sourcing and approving new products.
• Develop kitchen processes in respect of team building.
• Mastery of the use of the Internet and Office Automation.

• Menu Planning.
• Food festivals & promotions.
• Quality control.
• Food cost reports and the control on wastages.
• Preparing of duty roster for the staff.
• Supervising daily operations of the kitchen.
• Responsible for maintaining food cost.
• Guest interactions.
• Preparing monthly reports.
• Analysis for reducing costs.
• Responsible for meeting the department's budget.
• Preparing the departments training schedule.
• Meeting the departments training budgets.
• Organizing training programmes for the department.
• Continuously try to improve the processes through PIT (process improvement team).
• Staff motivation.

• English (fluent)
• Hindi (fluent)
• Oriya (fluent)

22/08/2033

• Trained on Supervisory Skill Builders program.
• Successfully completed the First Aid training.
• Certified in kitchen hygiene and safety (Label-03).
• Attended Fire Fighting training.
• Received First Aid training.

• Height: 5'9 (173cm)
• Weight: 70kg
• Passport Number: X9189346
• Date of Birth: 11/07/81
• Nationality: Indian
• Marital Status: Married
• Place of Birth: Orissa, India