Prabesh Thakur
London,United Kingdon
Summary
Professional Chef with solid experience in luxury hotel and high-end restaurant kitchens. Strong background in delivering consistent food quality, maintaining high standards of presentation, and working efficiently during high-volume service. Demonstrates excellent kitchen discipline, section organization, and strict adherence to food safety and hygiene standards. A dependable team player with a professional attitude and a strong focus on guest satisfaction and operational excellence.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Breakfast and Brunch Chef
L'ETO Caffe
Mayfair, London, United kingdom
09.2025 - Current
- Prepared and presented a wide range of breakfast and brunch dishes, including egg-based meals, pancakes, waffles, breakfast meats, and healthy options, to a consistently high standard.
- Ensured fast, efficient service during busy breakfast and brunch periods.
- Maintained excellent food quality, presentation, and portion control at all times.
- Followed standardized recipes while adapting dishes to meet customer preferences and dietary requirements.
- Completed daily mise en place and maintained clean, organized workstation.
- Assisted with stock control, food storage, and waste reduction.
- Worked effectively in a fast-paced team environment while maintaining attention to detail.
Chef de partie /Sous chef
CHAMUYO ARGENTINE STEAKHOUSE
Bayswater, london, United Kingdom
01.2025 - 11.2025
- Executed ingredient preparation and cooking to a consistently high standard, maintaining quality, flavour, and presentation across all dishes.
- Maintained consistency in steak quality, seasoning, resting, and plating during high-pressure service.
- Managed grill timings and coordination with other sections to ensure smooth and efficient service.
- Demonstrated strong knowledge of meat cuts, cooking temperatures, and grilling techniques.
- Prepared stocks, sauces, and soups to enrich flavour profiles of offerings.
- Maintained strict compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health & safety regulations at all times.
Breakfast and Bakery Chef
Cafe Volonte
Piccadilly, London, United kingdom
02.2025 - 08.2025
- Prepared, baked, and presented high-quality breakfast and bakery items, including pastries, breads, pancakes, waffles, and egg-based dishes, to a consistently high standard.
- Maintained efficiency and accuracy during high-volume service periods.
- Ensure all breakfast and bakery items are prepared on time for service
- Monitored stock levels, assist with ordering ingredients, and minimize food waste.
- Ensured timely and efficient breakfast service in a fast-paced café environment.
- Maintained high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness, and safety in accordance with health regulations.
Chef de partie
IBERICA FOOD AND CULTURE
VICTORIA STREET LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM
04.2024 - 12.2024
- .Managed and oversaw assigned kitchen sections, grill, sauces, vegetables, and pastry, ensuring consistent food quality and presentation standards.
- Produced and presented food collaboratively with the kitchen team, staying up to date with current culinary trends.
- Maintained consistently high standards of personal performance, hygiene, appearance, and workplace cleanliness.
- Demonstrated a positive, professional attitude while working effectively within a team environment.
- Controlled food costs and reduced waste through careful stock management, effective rotation, and full product utilisation.
Commis chef
The Everest Hotel
New Baneshwor, Kathmandu, Nepal
08.2022 - 01.2024
- Assist with the preparation and cooking of meals under the guidance of senior chefs.
- Prepared mise en place following standardized recipes and hotel quality standards.
- Maintained food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards (HACCP)
- Supported efficient service during high-volume operations
- Worked effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and organisation across workstations, equipment, and utensils.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT
SHREE JANTA SECONDARY SCHOOL
Kathmandu, Nepal 03.2020 - 04.2022
Skills
- Passionate about great food, quality ingredients and hospitality
- Passion for sourcing sustainable and local ingredients
- Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, and presentation
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
- Strong attention to detail and consistency in food quality
- Teamwork and clear communication skills
- Multitasking under pressure
- Grill operation expertise
- Knife handling techniques
- A natural sense of urgency
- Food safety awareness
Languages
English
Fluent
Spanish
Upper intermediate
Timeline
Breakfast and Brunch Chef
L'ETO Caffe
09.2025 - Current
Breakfast and Bakery Chef
Cafe Volonte
02.2025 - 08.2025
Chef de partie /Sous chef
CHAMUYO ARGENTINE STEAKHOUSE
01.2025 - 11.2025
Chef de partie
IBERICA FOOD AND CULTURE
04.2024 - 12.2024
Commis chef
The Everest Hotel
08.2022 - 01.2024
Certificate of Higher Education - HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT
SHREE JANTA SECONDARY SCHOOL
03.2020 - 04.2022