Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Websites
Affiliations
Certification
Languages
Timeline
CHANDIRAN RAJAGOPAL

CHANDIRAN RAJAGOPAL

Croydon / London,Surrey
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Summary

Creative head chef with progressive kitchen experience, attention to detail and confident leadership style. Keeps kitchen staff focused and performing above expectations to meet high demands. Versed in budgeting, supply management and team building. Passionate chef with experience in data accuracy and management. Independent problem-solver focused on customer service and product development. Works well under tight deadlines. Dedicated highly effective in undertaking administrative and programme management tasks. Manages complex data with excellent organisation. Motivated to achieve outstanding success through prompt communication and helpful approach. Talented Head Chef with sound knowledge of food preparation and restaurant management. Solid understanding of managing personnel activity in hospitality industry. Exceptional communication skills with ability to give clear instructions to subordinates. Organised and reliable with outstanding menu creation capabilities.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Chef de cuisine

the banana leaf restaurant
Croydon
12.2017 - 06.2024
  • Followed health and safety guidelines to keep food storage safe, prevent spoilage and minimise cross-contamination risks.
  • Set kitchen standards governing cooking procedures, garnishes and food presentation.
  • Prepared selected dishes and ingredients in advance, improving efficiency during peak service hours.
  • Cleaned and serviced kitchen appliances, maintaining good working order of grills, stoves and ovens.
  • Handled and stored food with proper methods to eliminate illness risks and prevent cross-contamination.
  • Trained junior chefs in required culinary techniques, improving overall kitchen productivity and performance.
  • Achieved targets for staff safety, kitchen sanitation and proper food handling and storage.
  • Oversaw chefs, cooks and kitchen support staff to run smooth operation.

Chef de partie

QUILON Taj international hotel &Resort LTD
victoria street, London
07.2013 - 12.2017
  • Maintained clean and tidy food preparation areas.
  • Prepared, produced and packed food in tight timescales.
  • Checked freezers and refrigerators to verify correct storage and temperatures.
  • Followed recipe specifications strictly to produce high volume of food orders.
  • Plated completed meals with meticulous attention to presentation and portion control.
  • Set kitchen standards governing cooking procedures, garnishes and food presentation.
  • Handled and stored food with proper methods to eliminate illness risks and prevent cross-contamination.
  • Built and maintained strong working relationship with staff across business.
  • Cleaned and serviced kitchen appliances, maintaining good working order of grills, stoves and ovens.
  • Reduced customer complaints by enforcing strict quality control procedures.
  • Worked with front of house team to coordinate fast, fresh deliveries in line with professional reputation.

Chef de party

SPICEBERRY INDIAN RESTAURANT.
Cardiff
12.2010 - 10.2013

KEY CHEF RESPONSIBLE

cooked seafood starter. Non- vegetarian and vegetarian. Variety of non-vegetarian and vegetarian Curries . ROAST GRILL too, menu item in a timely and efficient manner. Liaised with waitstaff and front-of-hose employees to inform about menu changes and special, prepared all foods to customer satisfaction, Including accounting for special dietary concerns.

Chef

Sarashvathy bhavan hotel & restaurant.
Tooting Broadway
07.2006 - 09.2012
  • Achieved 5 star rating by delivering exceptional dishes and prompt service.
  • Sourced ingredients from local farms to reduce carbon impacts and offer fresh options to customers.
  • Negotiated with vendors to source ingredients and supplies at cost-effective terms.
  • Considered seasonal product pricing and availability when developing new dishes.
  • Created estimates of food and labour costs to set accurate operating budgets.

Education

Diploma of Higher Education - Chennai, India,

Indian hotel management & food craft technology. , Chennai, Tamilnadu, India,
06.1994 - 04.1997

M, Com - Chennai, INDIA

UNIVERSITY OF MADRAS, CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU, INDIA
06.1996 - 04.1999

Skills

  • Multitasking
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Food preparation
  • Quality Assurance
  • Project budgeting
  • Engaging leaders
  • Produce wastage prevention
  • Workflow optimision

Affiliations

  • Reading, driving

Certification

FOOD HYGIENE CERTIFICATE (level2)

DRIVING LICENSE UK D1

Languages

English
Elementary

Timeline

Chef de cuisine - the banana leaf restaurant
12.2017 - 06.2024
Chef de partie - QUILON Taj international hotel &Resort LTD
07.2013 - 12.2017
Chef de party - SPICEBERRY INDIAN RESTAURANT.
12.2010 - 10.2013
Chef - Sarashvathy bhavan hotel & restaurant.
07.2006 - 09.2012
UNIVERSITY OF MADRAS - M, Com , Chennai, INDIA
06.1996 - 04.1999
Indian hotel management & food craft technology. - Diploma of Higher Education, Chennai, India,
06.1994 - 04.1997
CHANDIRAN RAJAGOPAL