PUNEET CHEEMA
London,united kingdom
Summary
Accomplished professional specializing in commercial kitchen cleaning and hygiene standards enforcement. Proven ability to maintain high cleanliness standards while delivering exceptional customer service. Expertise in crisis management, team leadership, and event planning, with a strong focus on building customer relationships and optimizing operational efficiency. Skilled in supplier negotiation, budget control, and staff supervision, committed to enhancing operational excellence in hospitality environments.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work history
Junior catering manager
catering manchester
London, united kingdom
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Coordinated with suppliers for best pricing and timely delivery of ingredients.
- Led team meetings to discuss performance metrics, encouraged continuous improvement in service delivery.
- Delegated tasks to staff members for smooth running of operations.
- Managed inventory for minimising food waste and maximising profit.
- Supervised staff, ensured efficiency in operations.
- Compiled menus in collaboration with chefs, resulted in diverse and appealing options for clients.
- Cooperated with event planners during large-scale events leading to successful collaborations.
- Worked closely with chefs to design bespoke menus for special events resulting in client satisfaction.
- Improved customer satisfaction by ensuring high quality food and service.
- Facilitated training sessions for new hires towards successful integration into the team.
- Streamlined operational processes through the implementation of efficient systems that enhanced productivity.
- Organised events to enhance the reputation of the catering business.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations, achieved a safe working environment.
Receptionist
wetherby pembridge
London, united kingdom
07.2025 - 09.2025
- Provided valuable support during busy periods, contributing to successful operation under high pressure.
- Streamlined communication channels by promptly forwarding messages and post to relevant departments or personnel.
- Served as the initial point of contact for guests; providing warm greetings and helpful assistance upon arrival.
- Administered mail distribution process, ensuring each department received its correspondence in a timely manner.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently managing all front desk enquiries.
- Exhibited excellent multitasking skills by balancing various responsibilities simultaneously without compromising efficiency or quality of work output.
- Maintained accurate logs of visitor entries for security purposes.
- Facilitated prompt issue resolution through careful tracking of complaints until they were fully addressed.
- Collaborated with team members in organising company events; enhancing team cohesion and morale building activities.
- Upheld confidentiality with sensitive information handling procedures.
- Maintained an organised reception area for a professional business environment.
- Directed visitors and clients to appropriate staff, ensuring efficient service delivery.
Cleaner
dock side
London, united kingdom
01.2025 - 09.2025
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and hygiene by thorough daily dusting and hoovering.
- Utilised eco-friendly products to maintain a safe, chemical-free environment.
- Promoted good maintenance habits amongst team members through regular training sessions.
- Completed laundry tasks promptly, resulting in continuously available fresh linen and uniforms.
- Ensured the provision of clean towels and toiletries for guest satisfaction in hotel suites.
- Ensured customer satisfaction by addressing specific requests or concerns promptly.
- Secured premises at end of shift, ensuring safety of all areas.
- Contributed to improved health standards with meticulous kitchen cleaning routines in restaurants.
- Performed routine checks on cleaning supplies inventory to avoid running out of key items.
- Assisted with seasonal deep cleans, contributing towards a fresher environment after periods of heavy use.
- Managed rubbish removal efficiently, ensuring waste was properly sorted for recycling or disposal.
- Kept communal areas tidy and well-organised for optimal functionality.
- Worked quickly to complete cleaning within allotted timeframes.
- Cleaned and dried windows, mirrors and glass surfaces.
- Used vacuum cleaners and associated accessories to clean various floor surfaces to customer specifications.
- Scrubbed and sanitised toilets, sinks and kitchen fixtures for high quality finish.
- Monitored cleaning supplies and ordered more when necessary.
- Reported breakages to supervisor.
- Kept floors clean with regular sweeping, vacuuming and mopping.
- Vacuumed carpeted areas and mopped hard floors.
- Used correct procedures to clean floors, communal areas and work spaces.
- Polished glass, mirrors and metal items to attractive shine.
- Cleaned surfaces to preserve professional standards and minimise infection risks.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Finance, Marketing, Human Resources, Operations, Strategy, Leadership, Sports Management
universit of central lancashire
preston england 08.2024 - 08.2025
Skills
- Commercial kitchen cleaning
- Flexibility in scheduling
- Hygiene standards enforcement
- Strong oral communication
- Hygiene standards control
- Floor cleaning
- Awareness of surroundings
- Compliant with instructions
- Strong initiative
- Restroom maintenance
- Efficiency optimisation
- Hoovering proficiency
- Respect for confidentiality
- Bin emptying
- Hygiene standards awareness
- Laundry handling
- Knowledge of cleaning products
- Deep-Cleaning expertise
- Surface sterilization
- Restroom upkeep
- Proper waste disposal
- Customer Service
- Housekeeping
- Exceptional communicator
- Bathroom disinfection
- High cleanliness standards
- Floor cleaner operation
- Office and retail clients
- Upholstery Cleaning
- Restaurant marketing strategies
- Knowledge of dietary restrictions
- Time-Management for food preparation
- Responsive complaint handling
- Crisis management in catering
- Multicultural cuisine familiarity
- Budget control
- Complaint handling
- Team Leadership
- Event layout design
- Menu development
- Supplier negotiation
- Wine knowledge
- Staff supervision
- Tea and coffee making
- Event planning
- Contract management
- Finance management
- Food service design
- Food safety awareness
- Budgeting understanding
- Building customer relationships
- Staff management
- Customer and supplier negotiation
- Catering staff planning
- Food waste minimisation
Languages
English
Native
Punjabi
Native
Hindi
Native
Timeline
Junior catering manager
catering manchester
09.2025 - 12.2025
Receptionist
wetherby pembridge
07.2025 - 09.2025
Cleaner
dock side
01.2025 - 09.2025
Master of Business Administration - Finance, Marketing, Human Resources, Operations, Strategy, Leadership, Sports Management
universit of central lancashire
08.2024 - 08.2025
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