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Rakesh Uppala

Rakesh Uppala

Hounslow,United Kingdom

Summary

Dedicated student committed to building culinary skills and learning diverse techniques. Eager to support kitchen operations with high-level prioritisation skills and great communication.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Commis Chef

Ambitious Staffing Ltd
Hounslow, United Kingdom
05.2023 - Current
  • Prepared meats, fish and vegetables to support line cooking in fast-paced environment.
  • Supported food service in busy restaurant environment.
  • Complied with food safety regulations.
  • Stored foodstuffs and ingredients in established manner.
  • Met high standards of food hygiene and safety.
  • Controlled and minimised food waste.
  • Periodically cleaned kitchen stations in line with sanitation regulations.
  • Supported senior chefs in preparing original daily menus, showcasing culinary abilities with seasonal produce.
  • Maintained immaculately clean and tidy working areas in line with food hygiene legislation.

Waiter

Ambitious Staffing Ltd
Hounslow, United Kingdom
05.2022 - 05.2023
  • Managed restaurant closing duties, from cleaning dining areas to cashing up tills.
  • Served high volumes of guests in fast-paced service environments with exceptional customer care.
  • Assisted customers with menu selection, offering knowledge of current special dishes and personal recommendations to build rapport.
  • Resolved guest complaints promptly and professionally, notifying restaurant management of concerns.
  • Served meals and drinks with professionalism and skill, maintaining high presentation and quality standards.
  • Delivered food and drinks from kitchen to respective tables to meet timely expectations.
  • Informed customers regarding ingredients used to address allergy and dietary issues.

Business Development Representative

CMR Enterprises
Hyderabad, India
07.2019 - 01.2022
  • Demonstrated products to encourage purchases by showcasing features and benefits.
  • Increased revenue through upselling and consistent contract renewals.
  • Identified prospect needs and offered appropriate products and services.
  • Nurtured leads through sales pipeline within target timeframes.
  • Followed-up on prospective business opportunities and new clients to retain and expand client base.

Education

Certificate of Higher Education - Secondary School Education

Zilla Parishad High School
Mahabubnagar
03.2013 - 03.2014

Intermediate - Mathematics,Science

Cbm Junior College
Kalwakurthy,Mahabubnagar
05.2014 - 03.2016

Bachelor of commerce - Economics

Sri Hayagreeva Arts & Science College
Chennai,Tamilnadu
05.2016 - 04.2019

Master of Science - Global Business Management

Roehampton University
United Kingdom
04.2022 - 05.2023

Skills

  • Quality focused
  • Calm under pressure
  • Menu knowledge
  • Highly responsible and reliable
  • Food and beverage service
  • Special dietary requirements
  • Team collaboration
  • Table service
  • Food and beverage specialist
  • Cleaning requirements

Languages

English
Upper intermediate
Hindi
Upper intermediate
Telugu
Fluent

Timeline

Commis Chef

Ambitious Staffing Ltd
05.2023 - Current

Waiter

Ambitious Staffing Ltd
05.2022 - 05.2023

Master of Science - Global Business Management

Roehampton University
04.2022 - 05.2023

Business Development Representative

CMR Enterprises
07.2019 - 01.2022

Bachelor of commerce - Economics

Sri Hayagreeva Arts & Science College
05.2016 - 04.2019

Intermediate - Mathematics,Science

Cbm Junior College
05.2014 - 03.2016

Certificate of Higher Education - Secondary School Education

Zilla Parishad High School
03.2013 - 03.2014
Rakesh Uppala