Siddhant Kakkar
Oxford,UK
Summary
Accomplished culinary professional with extensive expertise in menu development, kitchen leadership, and food safety & hygiene. Demonstrates exceptional time management and stock & inventory control skills, ensuring efficient kitchen operations. Strong communication and teamwork abilities complement a solid financial acumen, driving both culinary excellence and business success.
Takes on challenging new role harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chef
Pizza Express
Oxford
01.2023 - 03.2025
- Prepare and present high-quality dishes while ensuring consistency in taste and presentation
- Maintain food safety and hygiene standards in compliance with health regulations
- Manage stock levels and ingredient preparation to optimize efficiency
- Assist in developing new menu ideas, bringing creativity and innovation to dishes
- Train and mentor junior kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative and positive environment
- Work effectively under pressure during peak hours, ensuring smooth kitchen operations
Education
Master’s - Finance
Oxford Brookes University
09/2022 - 09/2023
Bachelor’s - Hotel Management
Galgotias University
08/2018 - 07/2021
Skills
- Culinary Expertise
- Menu Development
- Kitchen Leadership
- Food Safety & Hygiene
- Time Management
- Stock & Inventory Control
- Communication & Teamwork
- Financial Acumen
Certification
- Food Safety & Hygiene Certification – Ensuring adherence to health and safety standards.
- Advanced Knife Skills Training – Precision and efficiency in food preparation.
- Menu Development & Innovation Course – Creating unique and appealing dishes.
Timeline
Chef
Pizza Express
01.2023 - 03.2025
- Food Safety & Hygiene Certification – Ensuring adherence to health and safety standards.
- Advanced Knife Skills Training – Precision and efficiency in food preparation.
- Menu Development & Innovation Course – Creating unique and appealing dishes.
Master’s - Finance
Oxford Brookes University
09/2022 - 09/2023
Bachelor’s - Hotel Management
Galgotias University
08/2018 - 07/2021
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