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
06.2018 - 12.2025
- 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
08.2012 - 01.2017
- Promoted to Head Chef due to performance and leadership
- Managed kitchen operations, staff supervision, and food consistency
Chef
The Rana’s Indian Restaurant
Stirling
02.2012 - 08.2012
Chef
The Gurkhas Nepalese Restaurant
Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex
02.2009 - 09.2011
Sous Chef
Hotel Himalaya
01.2004 - 02.2009
Assistant Sous Chef (Indian Section)
Hotel Himalaya
01.2002 - 12.2003
Kitchen Cook
Samurai Restaurant & Bar
08.1998 - 12.2001
Kitchen Helper
Samurai Restaurant & Bar
08.1996 - 12.1997
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
06.2018 - 12.2025
Curry Chef → Head Chef
The Gurkha Chef
08.2012 - 01.2017
Chef
The Rana’s Indian Restaurant
02.2012 - 08.2012
Chef
The Gurkhas Nepalese Restaurant
02.2009 - 09.2011
Sous Chef
Hotel Himalaya
01.2004 - 02.2009
Assistant Sous Chef (Indian Section)
Hotel Himalaya
01.2002 - 12.2003
Kitchen Cook
Samurai Restaurant & Bar
08.1998 - 12.2001
Kitchen Helper
Samurai Restaurant & Bar
08.1996 - 12.1997
School Leaving Certificate - undefined
HMG Board
Intermediate -
Tribhuvan University