Saurabh Gonjari
Speciality Chef
Manchester,United Kingdom
Summary
Experienced in culinary preparation with focus on high-quality, consistent food production. Capable of maintaining clean, organised kitchen environment while effectively supporting head chefs. Skilled in ingredient preparation, kitchen safety, and teamwork to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work history
Speciality chef
Sthan M1
Manchester, United kingdom
03.2024 - Current
- Maintained high safety standards during food preparation and serving procedures.
- Adhered to strict hygiene standards, ensured a clean working environment.
- Reduced food waste to improve profitability.
- Reduced customer complaints by enforcing strict quality control procedures.
- Supervised all kitchen staff to maintain high quality standards.
Preparation chef
Meatworks
Greater Manchester, united kingdom
03.2025 - Current
- Streamlined preparation processes with careful time management skills.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by maintaining cleanliness and organisation.
- Prepared vegetables, meats, sauces for quick assembly during busy hours.
- Stored food items properly preventing spoilage or cross-contamination.
Specialty chef
Bhaji Pala Restaurant
Manchester, United kingdom
12.2022 - 02.2024
- Preparation of Indian, Tandoor, Chinese, Chaat Sections (All Types)
- Preparation and Ordering Food Stuff.
- Maintaining the records of Temprature of fridge.
- Preparation of Food under Pressure with FIFO.
- Supervised all kitchen staff to maintain high quality standards.
Sous Chef
Bhaji Pala Pvt. Ltd
Pune
- Ensure high quality services, resulting in customer delight and optimum resource utilization for maximum service quality
- Maintain inventory and suggest supervisor on cost effective food items in inventory
- Maintain high standards of hygiene and organized cooking platform all the time.
Chef De Partie
Princess Cruises
- Sanitised counters and utensils used to prepare raw meat, eggs and fish.
- Followed recipe specifications strictly to produce high volume of food orders.
- Maintained clean and tidy food preparation areas.
Chef De Partie
Café Peter Reastaurant & Bar, CDP CDP
Pune
- Maintained clean and tidy food preparation areas.
- Followed recipe specifications strictly to produce high volume of food orders.
- Removed expired food from kitchen areas, composting waste and recycling packaging.
Commi 1
Retox
Pune
- Preparation of food orders, looking after the food store.
Commi 2
Cafe 1730
Pune
- Helping the range chef. Cleaning the area . Arranging the things properly.
Kitchen Supervisor
Kya Baat Hai, Veg Restaurant
Pune
- Provided general kitchen supervision and coaching for 8 + staff.
- Built and maintained strong working relationship with staff across business
- Conducted weekly inventories to maintain optimal stock levels for kitchen.
Commis Chef
Hotel Sayaji
Kolhapur
- Complied with food safety regulations.
- Stored foodstuffs and ingredients in established manner.
- Met high standards of food hygiene and safety.
- Supported senior chefs in preparing original daily menus, showcasing culinary abilities with seasonal produce.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Regal College of Hotel Management
MumbaiSkills
- Inventory Control Expert
- Counters (Digital) Expert
- Leadership Expert
- Supervisor Expert
- Menu Planning Expert
- Service Quality Expert
- Hospitality Service Expert
- Hygiene Expert
- Planning Expert
- Food Preparation Expert
- Hospitality Expert
- Mandarin Chinese Expert
- Composting Expert
- Food Safety Expert
- Budgeting Expert
- Resource Utilization Expert
- Recycling Expert
- Cooking Expert
LANGUAGES
English
Affiliations
- Travelling
Timeline
Preparation chef
Meatworks
03.2025 - Current
Speciality chef
Sthan M1
03.2024 - Current
Specialty chef
Bhaji Pala Restaurant
12.2022 - 02.2024
Sous Chef
Bhaji Pala Pvt. Ltd
Chef De Partie
Princess Cruises
Chef De Partie
Café Peter Reastaurant & Bar, CDP CDP
Commi 1
Retox
Commi 2
Cafe 1730
Kitchen Supervisor
Kya Baat Hai, Veg Restaurant
Commis Chef
Hotel Sayaji
Bachelor of Science -
Regal College of Hotel Management