Asim Merali

Led the kitchen operations using live fire techniques, overseeing butchery, grill operations & daily service. Maintained strict consistency & quality across a high-volume, meat-centric menu. Developed and launched two seasonal desserts - Rose Poached Pear & Winter Spiced Basque Cheesecake. Responsible for team training, management and cost control.

Led a busy open kitchen serving Mediterranean-inspired dishes, from breakfast through dinner. Focused on fresh, seasonal produce and consistent execution across a diverse menu. Oversaw daily prep, service and quality control, while managing kitchen team performance, stock and food costs.

Oversaw a high-volume kitchen with a focus on smash burgers, fried chicken and American comfort food. Maintained consistency across a large, fast-paced menu while managing service, prep, stock and kitchen team performance. Delivered bold, indulgent flavours with precision and speed whilst upholding brand standards.

Managed a busy bistro kitchen specialising in French-inspired rustic dishes and modern rotisserie cooking. Led menu planning, recipe development and daily operations to deliver consistent, high-quality food. Supervised kitchen team, controlled costs and maintained rigorous hygiene and safety standards, contributing to excellent guest satisfaction.

Managed kitchen operations in a vibrant, modern eatery offering seasonal, locally sourced dishes focused on breakfast and brunch. Directed menu development, ingredient sourcing and team leadership. Ensured high standards of food quality, consistency and hygiene whilst controlling costs and optimising kitchen workflow.

Directed kitchen operations at this acclaimed ramen restaurant, maintaining authenticity and quality across all dishes. Managed menu innovation, team training and food safety standards. Proficient in Japanese cooking techniques, including Dashi-making & Pickling. Worked on a Staropramen collaboration & developed a new Agedashi Tofu dish & updated the Abura Soba recipe to be gluten-free while preserving its signature flavour profile.