Neha Jadav
Whiteley
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with expertise in team leadership and menu innovation, driving kitchen operations with a focus on safety and compliance. Demonstrates strong financial control and creativity, ensuring efficient and reliable service delivery. Committed to fostering teamwork and responsibility while continuously seeking opportunities for growth and learning.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Head Chef
Padharo Indian Restaurant
Southampton, UK
2023.09 - 2026.03
- Lead and mentor a kitchen brigade of 4 to 5 staff, overseeing recruitment, training, and daily performance to ensure a high-standard service.
- Design and execute seasonal menus and daily specials, focusing on modern techniques and high-quality local ingredients.
- Manage food and labour costs to hit a margin, consistently reducing waste through improved inventory and supplier negotiations.
- Direct all aspects of a 90-cover restaurant, from prep schedules to final plate presentation, ensuring 100% consistency during peak hours.
- Maintain a 5-star food hygiene rating by enforcing strict HACCP protocols and health and safety standards.
- An experienced and qualified Head Chef with extensive knowledge of authentic Indian cuisine and the skills needed to manage a busy kitchen team.
Nursery Assistant
Grandir UK
Whiteley, UK
2022.09 - 2023.09
- An experienced and qualified early years practitioner with knowledge of early childhood development and skills needed to look after group of children.
- Enthusiasm and willingness to participate in all activities for young children.
- Punctuality and reliability, essential for working in a childcare setting.
- Teamwork and responsibility, which are important in a nursery environment.
- Creativity in helping children develop and learn.
- Desire to learn new skills, which shows an interest in growing within the nursery environment.
- Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Whiteley, UK.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Maharaja Krishnakumarsinhji Bhavnagar University (MKBU)
India /2007 - /2010
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Menu Innovation
- Financial Control
- Kitchen Operations
- Safety & Compliance
- Enthusiasm
- Punctuality
- Reliability
- Teamwork
- Responsibility
- Creativity
- Desire to learn
Certification
- Food Safety & Hygiene Level 2
- Food Safety & Hygiene Level 3
- Fire Warden (Fire Marshall)
- Safeguarding Children (Level 2)
Timeline
Head Chef
Padharo Indian Restaurant
2023.09 - 2026.03
Nursery Assistant
Grandir UK
2022.09 - 2023.09
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Maharaja Krishnakumarsinhji Bhavnagar University (MKBU)
/2007 - /2010