Ankush Batala
flinders park,SA
Summary
Skilled Chef with 8 years of experience in menu development and kitchen operations. Focused on creating seasonal dishes and ensuring efficient service to enhance guest satisfaction. Experienced in managing kitchen staff, controlling food costs, and optimizing supply usage. Committed to delivering high-quality dining experiences while adapting to new challenges and maintaining strong teamwork.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Chef
Kent Town Hotel
Kent Town, SA
01.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with executive chef to develop menu and align kitchen goals.
- Assigned tasks to kitchen staff to ensure smooth operation.
- Assisted in placing orders and creating staff schedules for the kitchen.
- Monitor the function and all the preparations.
- Track all the good supplied and inventory.
- Performing stocktake every week and calculating all the food costs and food wastage.
- Briefing food and safety to every member of the kitchen.
- Organized kitchen worksheets and managed documentation to streamline processes.
CHEF (Head Chef)
Jarmer's Kitchen
Bowden, SA
06.2020 - 12.2022
- Selected and developed recipes and planned menus, driving consistent food quality and production.
- Managed kitchen staff, assigning tasks across food production stages to ensure smooth workflow.
- Delegated tasks and supervised kitchen staff to optimize food preparation, presentation and safety.
- Monitored quality, presentation and quantities of plated food across line.
- Monitored kitchen area and staff to maintain overall safety and establish proper food handling techniques.
- Exercised portion control for items served, eliminating waste.
- Established controls to reduce supply and food waste, enhancing kitchen efficiency.
- Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
- Inspected freezers and refrigerators prior to each shift to check temperature levels and verify proper functionality.
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
- Ankush Batala Collaborated with restaurant management to align kitchen operations with goals of establishment.
CHEF
Granata's GQ pty ltd
Pemulwuy, NSW
04.2018 - 05.2020
- Selected and developed recipes and planned menus, driving consistent food quality and production.
- Delegated tasks and supervised kitchen staff to optimize food preparation, presentation and safety.
- Managed kitchen staff team and assigned tasks for various stages of food production.
- Coordinated with restaurant management to enhance kitchen operations in alignment with establishment goals.
- Implemented controls to minimize supply and food waste, improving resource management.
- Negotiated with vendors to secure high-quality ingredients at competitive prices.
- Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
- Monitored kitchen area and staff to maintain overall safety and establish proper food handling techniques.
- Supervised specialty dish preparation to satisfy customer requests and cater to various dietary needs.
CHEF
Grannata's pty ltd
Pemulwuy, NSW
08.2016 - 04.2018
- Collaborated with restaurant management to ensure kitchen operations supported establishment goals.
- Delegated tasks and supervised kitchen staff, enhancing food preparation, presentation, and safety.
- Monitored kitchen area and staff to maintain overall safety and establish proper food handling techniques.
- Instructed cooks and other workers in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food.
- Tracked ingredient inventories to accurately estimate purchasing needs and minimize expenditures.
Education
Certificate - Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery
William Hospitality School
VIC, Australia03-2022
MBA - Business Administration
Holmes Insititute
Sydney, NSW, Australia03-2018
BBA - Business Administration
Uniglobe College
Kathmandu, Nepal04-2015
Skills
- Food Preparation Techniques
- Culinary Innovation
- Menu development
- Quality control
- Food safety practices
- Waste Control
- Cost management
- Budget management
- Cost budgeting
- Inventory Management
- Kitchen coordination
- Kitchen Staff Management
- Event Coordination
- Standards compliance
- Team leadership
- Team collaboration
- Menu development
Timeline
Head Chef
Kent Town Hotel
01.2023 - Current
CHEF (Head Chef)
Jarmer's Kitchen
06.2020 - 12.2022
CHEF
Granata's GQ pty ltd
04.2018 - 05.2020
CHEF
Grannata's pty ltd
08.2016 - 04.2018
Certificate - Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery
William Hospitality School
MBA - Business Administration
Holmes Insititute
BBA - Business Administration
Uniglobe College