Siddharth S Deshpande

• Orchestrated Culinary operations for seasonal flagship events including Wisely flower show and Christmas glow, serving over five thousand guests throughout the event ,while maintaining rigorous quality standards.
• Managed high-volume food ordering & procurement of all the food outlets at RHS wisely .
• Assist Head Chef to support seasonal menu rollouts and new dish launches.
• Efficient prep planning and labour alignment and support stock management ,stock input ,ordering and stock rotation .
• Planning Kitchen staff rotas in absence of the Head Chef.
• Ensured full allergen, traceability and due

diligence compliance.

• Streamlined kitchen operations with effective

resourcing to minimise wait times.

• Supervise & train kitchen team ,fostering a collaborative environment upholding Wisley's Value.
• Maintain audit readiness and always uphold hygiene standards. Ensured all Kitchen team members are familiar with the HACCP/COSHH procedures.
• Control waste, portioning ,and recipe adherence.
• Reduced food waste through improved stock rotation by creating Ordering templets for each kitchen sections to minimise the time & avoid excessive ordering .

• Assisted head chef in menu development, resulting in innovative dining experiences.
• Supervised daily food prep operations, ensuring consistency across all dishes served.
• Delivered food to highest hygiene, quality and safety standards by strictly following regulations.
• Supported head chef with stock control and rotation, minimising waste with FIFO systems.
• Checked freezers and refrigerators to verify correct storage and temperatures.
• Built and maintained strong working relationship with staff across business.
• Followed health and safety guidelines to keep food storage safe, prevent spoilage and minimise cross-contamination risks.
• Worked with front of house team to coordinate fast, fresh deliveries in line with professional reputation.

• Maritime excellence : Managed daily operation for multiple fine-dining outlets aboard a luxury Cruise vessel, ensuring compliance with strict USPHS & international Sanitation regulations.
• Prepared a variety of international cuisines to cater to diverse clientele.
• Successfully delivered high-standard international cuisine 24/7,maintaining quality across diverse demographics & time zones.
• Adapted working in different sections of Galley .

• Preparing thousands of meals daily while maintaining consistent quality and plating according to strict airline specifications.
• Ensuring timely loading for departing flights to meet service level agreements (SLAs).
• Successfully managing multiple tasks under tight flight schedules and pressure.