Nar Bahadur Thapa
Coventry,UK
Summary
Experienced culinary professional with expertise in Indian and Nepalese cuisine, specialising in tandoori and curry preparation. Demonstrates strong kitchen leadership, team training, and supervision skills, ensuring high standards of food safety and hygiene (Level 2 certified). Proficient in time and stock management, with a proven ability to optimise kitchen operations. Dedicated to delivering exceptional dining experiences while fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Tandoori & Indian Cuisine Chef
Tap & Tandoor
Solihull
2018.06 - 2025.12
- Preparation and cooking of authentic Indian and tandoori dishes
- Maintaining food quality, hygiene standards, and kitchen efficiency
Curry Chef → Head Chef
The Gurkha Chef
St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex
2012.08 - 2017.01
- Promoted to Head Chef due to performance and leadership
- Managed kitchen operations, staff supervision, and food consistency
Chef
The Rana’s Indian Restaurant
Stirling
2012.02 - 2012.08
Chef
The Gurkhas Nepalese Restaurant
Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex
2009.02 - 2011.09
Sous Chef
Hotel Himalaya
2004.01 - 2009.02
Assistant Sous Chef (Indian Section)
Hotel Himalaya
2002.01 - 2003.12
Kitchen Cook
Samurai Restaurant & Bar
1998.08 - 2001.12
Kitchen Helper
Samurai Restaurant & Bar
1996.08 - 1997.12
Education
Intermediate -
Tribhuvan University
Kathmandu, NepalSchool Leaving Certificate - undefined
HMG Board
Kathmandu, NepalSkills
- Indian & Nepalese Cuisine
- Tandoori & Curry Specialisation
- Kitchen Leadership
- Food Safety & Hygiene (Level 2)
- Team Training & Supervision
- Time & Stock Management
Certification
- Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene
- Fire Fighting & Safety Measures (Hotel Himalaya – In-house)
- Hospitality Management Training (Food Production, Indian Cuisine)
LANGUAGES
Nepali
Hindi
English
REFERENCES
Available on request
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Tandoori & Indian Cuisine Chef
Tap & Tandoor
2018.06 - 2025.12
Curry Chef → Head Chef
The Gurkha Chef
2012.08 - 2017.01
Chef
The Rana’s Indian Restaurant
2012.02 - 2012.08
Chef
The Gurkhas Nepalese Restaurant
2009.02 - 2011.09
Sous Chef
Hotel Himalaya
2004.01 - 2009.02
Assistant Sous Chef (Indian Section)
Hotel Himalaya
2002.01 - 2003.12
Kitchen Cook
Samurai Restaurant & Bar
1998.08 - 2001.12
Kitchen Helper
Samurai Restaurant & Bar
1996.08 - 1997.12
School Leaving Certificate - undefined
HMG Board
Intermediate -
Tribhuvan University