Muhammadh Arafath Sahabdeen
chef
Doha ,Qatar
Summary
Pastry Professional skilled in stock management, recipe development, and gourmet production. Achieved signature pastry creations and recipe improvements through advanced pastry techniques while ensuring quality control and adherence to safe kitchen standards. Head Chef with expertise in food preparation and restaurant management, delivering effective personnel management and exceptional menu creation.
Overview
3
3
Languages
9
9
years of professional experience
Work history
head chef / sous chef
DoubleTree by Hilton Doha ,oldt own
Doha, Qatar
2023.11 - Current
- Managed all aspects of the kitchen, ensuring smooth operation.
- Developed seasonal menus to offer variety and freshness in dishes served.
- Demonstrated culinary expertise in various cuisines whilst maintaining authenticity.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining cooking processes.
- Delivered consistently tasty meals by adhering to recipe instructions.
- Collaborated with suppliers for fresh and quality ingredients procurement.
- Maintained exemplary hygiene standards in the kitchen area.
- Upheld health and safety regulations at all times in the kitchen.
- Fostered a positive work environment, boosted team morale.
- Established strong rapport with team members through effective communication skills.
- Assisted the restaurant manager in cost control strategies implementation.
Pastry Chef
Millennium Plaza Doha
Doha, Qatar
2022.10 - 2026.10
- Created a range of delicious desserts, cakes and pastries by accurately following set recipes.
- Created new desserts and pastries to apply requests from customers and latest cooking trends, offering more variety.
- Developed and improved menu items by researching emerging industry trends and listening to customer feedback.
- Developed presentation and proper plating standards to promote quality and aesthetics.
- Implemented competitive pricing points of pastries and desserts to cater to different markets.
- Enforced food safety, sanitation and hygiene regulations to secure customers and kitchen staff.
- Calculated ingredient requirements and labour costs to monitor budgets and practise economic measures.
- Participated in staff meetings to present and discuss new ideas, recipes and areas requiring improvement.
- Performed thorough cleaning of kitchen tools to ensure compliance with health regulations.
- Safeguarded kitchen equipment to prevent damages and breakdowns, managing wear and tear.
Acting Executive Sous Chef (Junior Sous - Pastry)
DoubleTree by Hilton
Doha, Qatar
2018.04 - 2022.02
- Created new desserts and pastries to reflect customer requests and trends.
- Researched latest trends to develop new recipes for seasonal products and perform best baking practices.
- Developed presentation materials and defined plating standards for quality and aesthetics.
- Modified recipes based on customer requests, fostering increased loyalty and satisfaction.
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Education
Certificate - Technology
TEC Sri Lanka Computer Academy
Sri LankaDiploma -
TEC Sri Lanka Computer Academy
Sri LankaSkills
- Pastry processes
- Recipe creation
- Signature pastry creation
- Recipe enhancement
- Gourmet cuisine
- Menu costing
- Food pairing
- Use of kitchen equipment
- Stock management
- Inventory management
- Advanced techniques
- Proficient in baking
- Kitchen safety
- Multitasking
- Creative and innovative
- Leadership
Accomplishments
- Feed the Planet 2021 - World Association of Chefs Societies: Sustainability Education for Culinary Professionals
- Dilmah Immunity Inspired Challenge 2021
- Qatar Salon Culinaire 2019: Bronze medal for Plated Chocolate Trio
- Leadership skills (Destination Leadership) - By Rotana
- Advance Hygiene Diploma
- National Skills Standards for Bakers - Sri Lanka
- Win Stone School of Culinary Art Award
Education
other,other
Languages
English
Fluent
Tamil
Native
Hindi
Advanced
Timeline
head chef / sous chef
DoubleTree by Hilton Doha ,oldt own
2023.11 - Current
Pastry Chef
Millennium Plaza Doha
2022.10 - 2026.10
Acting Executive Sous Chef (Junior Sous - Pastry)
DoubleTree by Hilton
2018.04 - 2022.02
Diploma -
TEC Sri Lanka Computer Academy
Certificate - Technology
TEC Sri Lanka Computer Academy