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Shamoon Masih

Shamoon Masih

Great Oldham,United Kingdom

Summary

Skilled Culinary Professional with expertise in menu planning, ingredient sourcing, and maintaining kitchen hygiene standards. Delivers high-quality dishes while ensuring an organised workspace. Strong communication and problem-solving abilities support effective collaboration and enhance team performance in a professional kitchen.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chef

Yaya's Grill Steakhouse
Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
05.2023 - 07.2026
  • Cooked premium steaks and grilled dishes to consistently high standards, enhancing guest satisfaction. Serve Pakistani, Asian, and pan-Asian fusion meals with confident culinary flair. Prepared burgers, sauces, and pasta daily to maintain high quality, contributing to menu excellence. Control portions carefully and present plates neatly for each service. Follow UK food safety and hygiene rules during food handling. Assist menu development and train junior staff for smooth shifts. Manage stock levels actively and reduce food waste through planning. Oversaw stock rotation processes to ensure freshness of ingredients. and portion planning to cut waste.

Assistant Executive Chef

Cafe Aylanto, MM Alam Road, Lahore, Pakistan
12.2020 - 04.2023

Created innovative, authentic dishes to enhance customer dining experiences. Improve service flow by managing daily kitchen operations and staff performance. Checked food taste and presentation to ensure high guest satisfaction before service. Reduce waste and support value by monitoring portion control and costs. Increase repeat business by preparing special dietary meals for specific needs. Enhanced reliability by coordinating timely deliveries by coordinating deliveries and maintaining accurate stock management. Assisted head chef with appraisals and scheduling to enhance team performance.

  • Maintained high standards of kitchen hygiene, cleanliness, and organisation, meeting rigorous health and safety guidelines.
  • Prepared and cooked high quality food following recipes and menu guidelines.
  • Followed strict health and safety guidelines in kitchen.

Assistant Executive Chef

English Tea House – Yum Group of Restaurants, Laho
05.2011 - 11.2020

Develop menus and author new recipes for service days.
Supervise kitchen operations while keeping hygiene standards throughout shift.
Monitor food costs and reduce wastage by tightening prep portions.
Train and mentor kitchen team members to improve consistency.
Follow health and safety policies during daily kitchen routines.

Sous Chef

OPM The Food Club, Upper Mall, Lahore, Pakistan
12.2009 - 12.2010

Delivered fine dining and Mediterranean cuisine that enhanced guest satisfaction during service.
Improved daily production flow by creating special dishes for every shift.
Strengthened food safety by keeping kitchen areas clean and sanitised throughout service.
Elevated banquet and large event catering experiences through coordinated kitchen support.
Raised team capability by training staff across all kitchen sections.

Chef de Partie

Coffee Tea & Company, Gulberg II, Lahore, Pakistan
11.2007 - 06.2009
  • Support head chef with menu planning and daily prep tasks.
    Manage designated kitchen stations during service to keep workflow steady.
    Plate garnish and portion sizes accurately for consistent dishes every shift.
    Follow hygiene and safety procedures to maintain safe food handling.
    Train commis chefs and junior staff on station readiness and standards.

Demi Chef De Partie

Sizzle ‘n’ Spice, Faisalabad, Pakistan |
08.2005 - 05.2006

Prepare food and cook items following kitchen guidelines and recipes.
Coordinate banquet and event operations to align service timing and set-ups.
Manage stock control and rotation to uphold supply standards.
Maintain kitchen cleanliness by following hygiene routines and cleaning schedules.

Education

Level 3 Award in Food Safety in Catering (RQF) - Safety in Catering (RQF)

Highfields Qualifications
Lahore
01-2018

Skills

  • Menu development and culinary techniques
  • Food safety and stock management
  • Food hygiene
  • Food safety awareness
  • Meal preparation
  • Cost control strategies
  • Cooking techniques
  • Menu development
  • Kitchen equipment operation
  • Grilling and deep frying skills
  • Food plating and presentation
  • Kitchen equipment and tools

Languages

Hindi

Certification

  • Level 3 Award in Food Safety in Catering (RQF)

Custom

other

Accomplishments

  • Enhanced [Type] processes, implementing across department for increased productivity and profits.
  • Investigated, identified and reconciled account discrepancies totalling £[Number] in company savings.

Timeline

Chef

Yaya's Grill Steakhouse
05.2023 - 07.2026

Assistant Executive Chef

Cafe Aylanto, MM Alam Road, Lahore, Pakistan
12.2020 - 04.2023

Assistant Executive Chef

English Tea House – Yum Group of Restaurants, Laho
05.2011 - 11.2020

Sous Chef

OPM The Food Club, Upper Mall, Lahore, Pakistan
12.2009 - 12.2010

Chef de Partie

Coffee Tea & Company, Gulberg II, Lahore, Pakistan
11.2007 - 06.2009

Demi Chef De Partie

Sizzle ‘n’ Spice, Faisalabad, Pakistan |
08.2005 - 05.2006

Level 3 Award in Food Safety in Catering (RQF) - Safety in Catering (RQF)

Highfields Qualifications
Shamoon Masih