Ankit Kharel
Hobart,TAS
Summary
Proficient Sous Chef highly effective at operating in fast-paced, demanding environments. Adaptable professional with success handling any challenge.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
The Signal Station
Hobart, TAS
02.2021 - Current
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
- Restocking and Ordering stock every week and keeping Food costing minimum to avoid wastage.
Cook
The Brisbane Hotel
03.2019 - 02.2021
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Created recipes and prepared advanced dishes.
- Inventoried food, ingredient and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process
- Developed relationships with local suppliers to obtain freshest ingredients available
Head Cook and Cafe All - Rounder
Bianchinis Cafe
04.2017 - 03.2019
- A small cafe where it serves a breakfast and launch for the customers as they request
- Making breakfast and lunch menu and the Specials
- Food preparation and Plate Garnish
- Helping hand for a head barista to make a coffee
- Training new employees
- Operated cash register and credit card machine in guest payment processing
- Maintained high customer service standards at all times
- Contact: Candyce Nairn – 0405281115
Salad Chef/ Grill Chef
Kelly's Bar and Grill
03.2015 - 01.2018
- Serving Sydney’s Best Steak, Ribs, Burgers & Seafood since 1995!
- Cook Food using range of methods - steam, fry, bake and grill
- Ensure the kitchen areas are clean and hygienic functional
- Grilling meat accordingly
- Food preparation and plate garnish
- Helping sous chef with Prep and helping with grill in busy environment.
- Covered more than 300 customer in 4 hours dinner shift
Skills
- Kitchen Preparation
- Order Delivery Practices
- Chef Assistance
- Dish Preparation
- High-Quality Ingredients
- Profit Target Achievement
- Kitchen Equipment Operation
- Menu Planning
Timeline
Sous Chef
The Signal Station
02.2021 - Current
Cook
The Brisbane Hotel
03.2019 - 02.2021
Head Cook and Cafe All - Rounder
Bianchinis Cafe
04.2017 - 03.2019
Salad Chef/ Grill Chef
Kelly's Bar and Grill
03.2015 - 01.2018