CHANDR BEER SINGH
Birmingham,England
Summary
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.
Seasoned culinary professional with extensive experience in high-end kitchens, focused on delivering exceptional dining experiences. Proven track record of crafting innovative menus, managing kitchen teams, and ensuring top-notch food quality and safety. Expertise in cost control, supplier negotiation, and staff training to optimise kitchen operations and exceed guest expectations.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work history
Head chef
Sher Punjabi Bar and Grill
Dudley, England
2023.08 - Current
- Coordinated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless service delivery.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining cooking processes.
- Maintained exemplary hygiene standards in kitchen area.
- Delivered consistently tasty meals by adhering to recipe instructions.
- Managed all aspects of kitchen, ensuring smooth operation.
- Instituted rotation system to minimise food waste.
- Implemented new recipes for enhanced menu diversity.
- Collaborated with suppliers for fresh and quality ingredients procurement.
- Developed seasonal menus to offer variety and freshness in dishes served.
- Ensured high-quality dishes with meticulous attention to detail.
General cook
Abu Dhabi National Hotel
Abu Dhabi, UAE
2021.01 - 2023.07
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
- Offered friendly, efficient customer service and handled challenging situations with ease.
- Cleaned work areas and equipment to maintain faultless hygiene standards.
- Completed duties to deliver on targets with accuracy and efficiency.
Commis chef
Zuffa Lebanesee Restaurant
Kuwait, Kuwait
2016.11 - 2019.10
- Participated in daily inventory checks to avoid ingredient shortages.
- Organised storage areas for easy access to ingredients during busy periods.
- Provided support to senior chefs, improving speed of service delivery.
- Kept up-to-date with latest culinary trends, incorporating them into dish preparations when appropriate.
- Collaborated with team members for smooth kitchen operations.
Commis chef
Ma Kalinga Family restaurant
India, India
2015.03 - 2016.10
- Enforced health and safety guidelines amongst team, promoting safe working environment.
- Prepared ingredients for head chef to ensure efficient service.
- Collaborated with team members for smooth kitchen operations.
Commis chef
Hotel Gargi Pune
Pune, India
2012.02 - 2014.04
- Participated in daily inventory checks to avoid ingredient shortages.
- Organised storage areas for easy access to ingredients during busy periods.
- Provided support to senior chefs, improving speed of service delivery.
Education
H.N.B university
Srinagar uttarakhandSkills
- Recipe scaling expertise
- Quality control implementation
- Menu costing
- Use of kitchen equipment
- Customer satisfaction focus
- Food preparation
- Leadership
- Quality Control
- Recipe development
- Food preparation techniques
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team on development of new menus
Timeline
Head chef
Sher Punjabi Bar and Grill
2023.08 - Current
General cook
Abu Dhabi National Hotel
2021.01 - 2023.07
Commis chef
Zuffa Lebanesee Restaurant
2016.11 - 2019.10
Commis chef
Ma Kalinga Family restaurant
2015.03 - 2016.10
Commis chef
Hotel Gargi Pune
2012.02 - 2014.04
H.N.B university