K. Sai Ranjith Rao
Cambridge,Cambridgeshire
Summary
Skilled head chef with solid experience in restaurant management and food preparation. Proven and adept restaurant manager with over five years of managerial experience and seven years in the restaurant business. outstanding communication abilities and the capacity to provide subordinates with clear instructions. incredibly capable of creating menus, organized and dependable.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head chef
Namaste Cambridge
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
06.2023 - Current
- Produced high volumes of fresh, quality plates, meeting peak restaurant demand.
- Prevented cross-contamination by thoroughly cleaning and sanitising utensils, pans and surfaces.
- Achieved targets for staff safety, kitchen sanitation and proper food handling and storage.
- Hired, managed and trained kitchen staff, maintaining competent service teams.
- Properly handled and stored raw ingredients, minimising illness and cross-contamination risks.
- Trained and managed kitchen staff, issuing disciplinary action and conducting performance reviews.
- Meticulously checked delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Monitored linework processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
- Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and availability, minimising kitchen spending.
Business Development Manager
Namaste Cambridge
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
01.2021 - 06.2023
- Maintained client records in bespoke CRM systems, ensuring streamlined data processes for maximum efficiency.
- Contacted and converted potential customers via telephone, email and in-person enquiries.
- Influenced key decision-making and established trust with stakeholders.
- Generated leads to bring in new client revenue and improve bottom-line profitability.
- Designed strategy to win new business and maximize selling opportunities among existing clients, achieving lucrative results.
- Reported to senior leadership on latest research on market insights, industry trends and expansion opportunities.
- Prepared and delivered winning client proposals, business presentations and sales pitches to C-level executives.
F&B assistant
Hilton AL Hamara
Abu Dhabi
02.2017 - 11.2019
- Exceeded sales targets by 11% by understanding diner
preferences and recommending high-margin menu items - Coached new servers on up-selling strategies and
improving customer service quality, leading to a 16%
increase in revenue in 2018 and 2019 - Promptly addressed customer issues or escalated guest concerns to F&B Supervisor.
- Maintained and conveyed high level of expertise on current and upcoming menu items and offers.
- Provided welcoming and prompt customer service while
tending to 12 tables and turning tables within 30 minutes of
customer seating. - Prepared standardised food and drinks servings in line with company guidelines.
- Warmly greeted customers upon arrival, minimising wait times to improve restaurant experiences.
Education
MSc International Business - International Business
Anglia Ruskin University
Cambridge 09.2020 - 04.2022
Skills
- Employee training and development
- Vendor relations
- Process improvements
- Signature dish creation
- Food preparation
- Ingredient selection
- Menu planning
- Fine-dining expertise
- Cost reduction
- Seasonal specials planning
- Engaging leadership style
- Team management
Certification
- ESSENTIAL FOOD HYGIENE - Level 2 Health & Safety
Timeline
Head chef
Namaste Cambridge
06.2023 - Current
Business Development Manager
Namaste Cambridge
01.2021 - 06.2023
MSc International Business - International Business
Anglia Ruskin University
09.2020 - 04.2022
F&B assistant
Hilton AL Hamara
02.2017 - 11.2019
- ESSENTIAL FOOD HYGIENE - Level 2 Health & Safety
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