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
2023.05 - 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
2022.05 - 2023.05
- 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
2019.07 - 2022.01
- 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 2013.03 - 2014.03
Intermediate - Mathematics,Science
Cbm Junior College
Kalwakurthy,Mahabubnagar 2014.05 - 2016.03
Bachelor of commerce - Economics
Sri Hayagreeva Arts & Science College
Chennai,Tamilnadu 2016.05 - 2019.04
Master of Science - Global Business Management
Roehampton University
United Kingdom 2022.04 - 2023.05
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
2023.05 - Current
Waiter
Ambitious Staffing Ltd
2022.05 - 2023.05
Master of Science - Global Business Management
Roehampton University
2022.04 - 2023.05
Business Development Representative
CMR Enterprises
2019.07 - 2022.01
Bachelor of commerce - Economics
Sri Hayagreeva Arts & Science College
2016.05 - 2019.04
Intermediate - Mathematics,Science
Cbm Junior College
2014.05 - 2016.03
Certificate of Higher Education - Secondary School Education
Zilla Parishad High School
2013.03 - 2014.03