Kaladharan Appukuttan
Coventry,West midland
Summary
Head Chef with strong experience in food service and hospitality industry. Knowledgeable in managing full-service kitchens and overseeing work of twenty two personnel. Able to work in teams and maintain professional relationship with fellow employees. Achieved gold standard in SCL (Service Clean and Legal) audit for consecutive six times. Hence the place was entitiled as COB (Centre Of B rilliance).
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Chef
Wagamama
Coventry, West midland
04.2021 - 09.2026
- Managed kitchen operations efficiently, coordinating with staff to maintain smooth service during peak hours.
- Implemented stringent hygiene and safety protocols, adhering to regulatory standards for food preparation and storage.
- Enforced health and safety standards for food storage, preparation and handling.
- Trained junior chefs and kitchen staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
- Collaborated with front-of-house managers to streamline communication between kitchen and dining area for optimal service.
- Monitored quality, presentation and quantities of plated food across line.
- Carried out regular stock takes of food items to guarantee availability of adequate supplies at all times.
- Monitored kitchen equipment maintenance, scheduling repairs and upgrades to ensure operational efficiency.
- Estimated food and labour costs and kept operations within budgets.
Senior Sous Chef
Wagamama
Coventry, West midland
04.2019 - 01.2021
Sous Chef
Wagamama
Coventry, West midland
04.2016 - 04.2019
Sous Chef
Peacock Hotel
Kenilworth, West midland
06.2009 - 03.2016
Head Chef
Haveli Restaurant
Leicestershire, East Midlands
09.2007 - 06.2009
Banquet Chef
G R T Grand Hotel
Chennai, India
02.2000 - 08.2007
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Food Production
Sree Balaji Catering & Hotel Management
Tiruchrapally01-1999
Skills
- Staff leadership
- Safety compliance
- Inventory control
- Food Hygiene
- Food allergy understanding
- Time-management
- Food safety awareness
- Kitchen management
Timeline
Head Chef
Wagamama
04.2021 - 09.2026
Senior Sous Chef
Wagamama
04.2019 - 01.2021
Sous Chef
Wagamama
04.2016 - 04.2019
Sous Chef
Peacock Hotel
06.2009 - 03.2016
Head Chef
Haveli Restaurant
09.2007 - 06.2009
Banquet Chef
G R T Grand Hotel
02.2000 - 08.2007
Certificate of Higher Education - Food Production
Sree Balaji Catering & Hotel Management