Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Languages
Timeline
Generic

venkateswara reddy guduru

Preston,Preston

Summary

Talented Head Chef with sound knowledge of food preparation and restaurant management. Solid understanding of managing personnel activity in hospitality industry. Exceptional communication skills with ability to give clear instructions to subordinates. Organised and reliable with outstanding menu creation capabilities. Speedy Head Chef with 3 years of experience. Thrives in fast-paced environments while leading dynamic teams. Excels in developing creative menus and satisfying customers.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Head Chef

Pepe's Piri Piri
Preston, Lancashire
01.2023 - Current
  • Meticulously checked delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Forecasted kitchen supply needs, accurately estimating quantities to reduce wastage.
  • Prevented cross-contamination by thoroughly cleaning and sanitising utensils, pans and surfaces.
  • Trained and managed kitchen staff, issuing disciplinary action and conducting performance reviews.
  • Arranged regular equipment maintenance and servicing, maintaining functional kitchen machinery.
  • Inventoried food, ingredient and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
  • Achieved targets for staff safety, kitchen sanitation and proper food handling and storage.
  • Developed and delivered exciting, memorable dishes, increasing repeat business.
  • Sanitised equipment and kitchenware to adhere to hygiene and cleanliness protocols.
  • Produced high volumes of fresh, quality plates, meeting peak restaurant demand.

Head Chef

greekouzina
Preston, Lancashire
09.2020 - 01.2023
  • Worked under different stations namely grill, frontend and as kitchen crew.
  • Trained and managed kitchen staff, issuing disciplinary action and conducting performance reviews.
  • Inventoried food, ingredient and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
  • Arranged regular equipment maintenance and servicing, maintaining functional kitchen machinery.
  • Prevented cross-contamination by thoroughly cleaning and sanitising utensils, pans and surfaces.

Education

Master of Science - IT security and management placement

University of central lancashire
preston
09.2020 - 09.2022

Bachelor of Science - EEE

JNTUK
India
04.2013 - 03.2017

Skills

  • Cost reduction
  • Engaging leadership style
  • Workflow optimisation
  • Forecasting and planning
  • Fine-dining expertise
  • Performance assessments
  • Ingredient selection
  • Kitchen management
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Seasonal specials planning
  • Food spoilage prevention
  • Food preparation

Languages

English
Beginner

Timeline

Head Chef

Pepe's Piri Piri
01.2023 - Current

Head Chef

greekouzina
09.2020 - 01.2023

Master of Science - IT security and management placement

University of central lancashire
09.2020 - 09.2022

Bachelor of Science - EEE

JNTUK
04.2013 - 03.2017
venkateswara reddy guduru