Amar Prabhakar Gupta
Sydney,NSW
Summary
Talented kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations. Experienced with modern Australian and Italian cuisine, sourcing ingredients, controlling budgets and boosting restaurant profiles. Conversational english skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef De Partie
Botswana Butchery
25martin Place
11.2022 - 05.2024
- Provided support in all areas of the kitchen as needed, demonstrating versatility and adaptability under pressure.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple stations during busy service periods.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Operated all kitchen equipment safely to prevent injuries.
- Rotated stock to use items before expiration date.
- Contributed to a positive kitchen atmosphere through effective communication and collaboration with team members.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and organization, ensuring a safe and efficient workspace.
- Reduced food waste by carefully monitoring inventory levels and adjusting orders accordingly.
- Ensured consistent dish quality by closely adhering to recipe guidelines and presentation standards.
- Plated meals paying special attention to garnishes and overall presentation.
- Assisted in staff training, developing strong teamwork and consistency in dish preparation.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
- Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
Chef De Partie
L’Angolo Pizzeria
370 Lyons Rd Russel’s Lea 2046
05.2022 - 11.2022
Pastry Cook
Locantro Fine Foods
9-11catherine Street Leichhardt
02.2018 - 04.2021
- Balanced multiple tasks simultaneously while consistently meeting deadlines during high volume periods.
- Managed inventory levels and placed orders for ingredients, maintaining sufficient stock levels while minimizing waste.
- Scaled out and mixed ingredients according to recipes and procedures.
- Maintained cleanliness and proper food safety standards, ensuring a safe working environment for all staff members.
Education
Advanced Diploma - Commercial Cookery
Evolution Hospitality Institute
L1-4/552 George Street Sydney 200010.2022
Advanced Diploma - Information Technology
Australasia Institute of Technology
555/552 George Street Sydney 04.2020
Skills
- Team Management
- Food allergy understanding
- Knife Skills
- Food presentation
- Proper food handling
- Garnishing Techniques
- Plating and presentation
- Allergen awareness
- Pizza making
- Entree Preparation
- Pasta Making
- Food Safety
- Kitchen Organization
- Kitchen leadership
- Staff Training
- Staff Motivation
- Team Leadership
- Seafood Preparation
- Kitchen Staff Management
Languages
English
Elementary
Timeline
Chef De Partie
Botswana Butchery
11.2022 - 05.2024
Chef De Partie
L’Angolo Pizzeria
05.2022 - 11.2022
Pastry Cook
Locantro Fine Foods
02.2018 - 04.2021
Advanced Diploma - Commercial Cookery
Evolution Hospitality Institute
Advanced Diploma - Information Technology
Australasia Institute of Technology