Munishwaran Muthukrishnan
Ilford,united kingdom
Summary
Skilled South Indian Chef with over 3 years of experience in regional cuisine. Maintains high standards of taste, hygiene, and presentation in fast-paced kitchens. Develops seasonal menus that enhance guest satisfaction and restaurant reputation. Leads kitchen teams to ensure food quality and safety while managing costs and inventory effectively.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
UK foods limitd(medras masala)
southend on sea, united kingdom
05.2026 - Current
- Supervised all kitchen food preparation, operating in demanding, high-volume environment.
- Collaborated with the Head Chef to refine and update the menu, keeping offerings fresh and aligned with current culinary trends.
- Planned menus for daily use, special events and seasonal promotions.
- Implemented health and safety protocols in the kitchen, ensuring compliance with food hygiene regulations and standards.
- Monitored kitchen cleanliness enforced adherence to procedures in alignment with company policies and HACCP plan.
- Maintained meticulous records of kitchen expenses, stock levels, and staff schedules to ensure smooth operation.
South Indian Chef
new fame foods limitd (saravana bhvan)
ilford, united kingdom
04.2023 - 05.2026
- Prepared south Indian dishes using traditional flavours for daily service.
- Prepared batters, chutneys, and curries to keep flavours authentic.
- Managed dosa station workflows, ensuring consistent portions and steady quality for daily service.
- Mastered the use of tandoori ovens and other traditional Indian cooking equipment, producing authentic and flavourful dishes.
- Integrated knowledge of tandoori marinades and traditional breads into seasonal specials, enhancing menu variety and sustainability.
- Supported menu planning and added seasonal specials for variety.
- Supervised kitchen staff and coordinated day-to-day operations for smooth service.
- Maintained hygiene routines and food safety standards during every shift.
- Enforced health and safety standards for food storage, preparation and handling.
- Monitored inventory levels and controlled storage, minimising waste through efficient stock management.
- Managed kitchen inventory, conducted regular stock checks, and ordered supplies to maintain optimal levels.
- Kept kitchen stations clean, tidy, and well organised throughout service.
Education
Bachelor of computer application - BCA (computer application)
alagappa university
karaikudi05-2020
Master of management - management
Coventry University
London, ENG04-2024
Skills
- Culinary skills
- Menu design
- Menu planning
- Food safety and hygiene
- High-volume operations
- Inventory management
- Staff management
- Time management
Languages
English
Tamil
Certification
- level-2 food safety manufacturing
- level-3 food hygiene and supervisor
- food allergies
Timeline
Sous Chef
UK foods limitd(medras masala)
05.2026 - Current
South Indian Chef
new fame foods limitd (saravana bhvan)
04.2023 - 05.2026
Bachelor of computer application - BCA (computer application)
alagappa university
Master of management - management
Coventry University