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DAL BAHADUR  KUMAL

DAL BAHADUR KUMAL

London,MIDDLESEX

Summary

Accomplished culinary professional with expertise in taste discrimination, exotic ingredient use, and speciality dish creation. Demonstrates exceptional skills in meat marination, cutting and slicing precision, and spice grading to deliver innovative and high-quality dishes. Proficient in handling tandoor ovens, traditional bread making, and ensuring dietary restrictions are met with precision. Adept at high-level coordination and maintaining cooking speed under pressure to meet demanding kitchen environments. Committed to advancing culinary innovation while upholding traditional techniques.

Driven culinary professional with keen interest in Tandoori cuisine, bringing strong skills in flavour profiling and kitchen management. Proficient in preparing traditional Indian dishes and maintaining high standards of food safety. Dedicated to delivering memorable dining experiences that showcase richness of Tandoori flavours.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work history

tandoori chef and Indo Chinese chef

Flavors Of India
LONDON, MIDDLESEX
08.2022 - Current

Trained senior chefs in the art of Tandoori cuisine to maintain standards.

  • Maintained consistency in taste with careful measurement of ingredients.
  • Streamlined food preparation processes, improving efficiency in the kitchen.
  • Demonstrated expertise in tandoor cooking techniques for optimal guest satisfaction.
  • Developed daily specials based on market availability, highlighting creativity and versatility.
  • Developed unique menu items, introducing innovative culinary concepts to diners.
  • Prepared a variety of marinades to enhance the flavour profile of dishes.
  • Cooked high-volume naan bread orders to meet busy service requirements.
  • Implemented seasonal changes to menu, offering fresh and exciting dining options.
  • Adapted recipes according to dietary requirements, catering to diverse customer needs.
  • Collaborated with the front-of-house team for seamless operation during service hours.

SENIOR CHEF

LAVANYA GRAND BANQUET
MAYAPURI, DELHI
04.2019 - 06.2022

SENIOR CHEF

CHERISH BANQUET
VIJAYPUR, INDIA
04.2017 - 03.2019

CURRY CHEF

ZAYAKA RESTAURANT
FARIDABAD, INDIA
08.2013 - 03.2017

INDO CHINESE CHEF

RED HUT RESTAURANT
HARYANA, INDIA
04.2012 - 06.2013

INDO CHINESE CHEF

FOOD FANTASY RESTAURANT
MAYUR VIHAR, INDIA
02.2010 - 03.2012

Education

Bachelors of Science in hotel management - Hotel Management

KARNATAKA STATE OPEN UNIVERSITY
INDIA
01.2009 - 01.2012

Skills

  • Taste discrimination
  • Exotic ingredient use
  • Meat marination
  • Cutting and slicing precision
  • Spice grading
  • Speciality dish creation
  • Culinary innovation
  • High-Level coordination
  • Understanding dietary restrictions
  • Handling tandoor oven
  • Traditional bread making
  • Cooking speed

Languages

ENGLISH,NEPALI,HINDI, URDU,PUNJABI
Fluent

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

tandoori chef and Indo Chinese chef

Flavors Of India
08.2022 - Current

SENIOR CHEF

LAVANYA GRAND BANQUET
04.2019 - 06.2022

SENIOR CHEF

CHERISH BANQUET
04.2017 - 03.2019

CURRY CHEF

ZAYAKA RESTAURANT
08.2013 - 03.2017

INDO CHINESE CHEF

RED HUT RESTAURANT
04.2012 - 06.2013

INDO CHINESE CHEF

FOOD FANTASY RESTAURANT
02.2010 - 03.2012

Bachelors of Science in hotel management - Hotel Management

KARNATAKA STATE OPEN UNIVERSITY
01.2009 - 01.2012
DAL BAHADUR KUMAL