Nyayam Ravi Kishor
Cardiff,United Kingdom
Summary
Highly-motivated Sous Chef with dedicated work ethic and can-do attitude seeks opportunity to build upon strong menu creation, preparation and presentation skills. Thrives under pressure to run productive stations with high-quality output. Coaches junior kitchen members to uplift team capabilities. Takes on challenging new role harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results. Resourceful employee with outstanding knowledge to develop and maintain healthy customer pipeline. Consistently works to attract new business opportunities. Talent in administrative oversight, recruitment processes and customer service improvements.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Sous chef
Africana Restaurant
Cardiff
12.2022 - Current
- Delivered food to highest hygiene, quality and safety standards by strictly following regulations.
- Followed health and safety guidelines to keep food storage safe, prevent spoilage and minimise cross-contamination risks.
- Supported head chef with stock control and rotation, minimising waste with FIFO systems.
- Trained junior kitchen staff in food preparation and hygiene practices.
- Acted as head chef when required, maintaining continuity of service and quality.
- Checked freezers and refrigerators to verify correct storage and temperatures.
- Built and maintained strong working relationship with staff across business.
- Set kitchen standards governing cooking procedures, garnishes and food presentation.
- Deputised for head chef, successfully managing all aspects of kitchen operations during times of absence.
- Handled and stored food with proper methods to eliminate illness risks and prevent cross-contamination.
- Monitored kitchen operations to spot and correct issues impacting team performance or quality.
- Helped staff adhere to restaurant quality and service requirements through effective management and motivation.
- Planned and directed food preparation in fast-paced restaurant environments.
- Followed recipe specifications strictly to produce high volume of food orders.
- Maintained total control to maximise guest satisfaction and team productivity.
- Estimated cooking time to provide timely deliveries to customers.
- Built attractive displays of food items, enticing customers to make additional purchases.
- Developed menus for continuous use, events and promotions for different seasons.
- Achieved 5 star rating by delivering exceptional dishes and prompt service.
Chef trainer
Zuri Whitefield
Bangalore
12.2018 - 04.2019
- Minimised kitchen waste through effective recycling, composting and disposal systems.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator temperatures regularly, maintaining produce quality and safety.
- Maintained strict food health, hygiene and safety standards for ongoing kitchen compliance.
- Utilised proper cleaning techniques to sanitise counters and utensils, enabling safe preparation of raw produce.
- Enforced safe food-handling, preparation and storage protocols to reduce risk of food-borne illnesses.
Education
Master of Science - International Hospitality and Tourism Management
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Cardiff 09.2022 - 09.2023
bachelor of degree - Bachelor of Hotel Management and Catering Technology
Leo Academy
India 05.2020 - 09.2020
Skills
- Food preparation
- Meal preparation
- Schedule management
- Attention to Detail
- Conflict Resolution
- Quality Assurance
- Staff training
- Project budgeting
- Just In Time stock control
- Catering background
- Kitchen equipment maintenance
- Event catering coordination
- Stock control
- Event catering
- Waste reduction
- Food allergens knowledge
- Food service
- Kitchen management
- Motivational team management
- Food Hygiene
- Grilling and deep frying skills
- Cost Control
- Knifes skills
Certification
Level 1 and Level 2 Food Hygiene certified
Languages
English
Fluent
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Sous chef
Africana Restaurant
12.2022 - Current
Master of Science - International Hospitality and Tourism Management
Cardiff Metropolitan University
09.2022 - 09.2023
bachelor of degree - Bachelor of Hotel Management and Catering Technology
Leo Academy
05.2020 - 09.2020
Chef trainer
Zuri Whitefield
12.2018 - 04.2019
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