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Ashish RAI

Chef
Glenroy,VIC

Summary

Adept Chef Manager with a proven track record at Thamel Chowk Restaurant and Bar, enhancing kitchen operations through workflow optimization and staff coordination. Spearheaded quality control initiatives, achieving significant improvements in food safety and presentation. Skilled in vendor relations and cost control, adept at creating signature dishes that meet customer needs, showcasing both culinary creativity and business management acumen. High-performing chef offering 3 years of restaurant experience. Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams.

Overview

3
years of professional experience

Work History

Rashays

Chef
06.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Developed and remained accountable for safety, quality, consistency and adherence to standards.
  • Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
  • Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.

Thamel Chowk Resturant and Bar

Chef Manager
09.2023 - 05.2024

Job overview

  • Placed food orders with suppliers on weekly basis, taking into account kitchen budget and expected demands.
  • Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
  • Kept kitchen staff in compliance with safety and food regulations to reduce opportunities for illness or accidents.
  • Produced and plated variety of exotic fruit-based desserts and after-dinner cheese plates.

Rashays Westmeadows

Chef
06.2023 - 10.2023

Job overview

  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.

Rocketman Nepalese Resturant

Chef
07.2022 - 05.2023

Job overview

  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
  • Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
  • Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.

Education

Tascollege
Melbourne, VIC

High School Diploma
01.2025

University Overview

TasCollege


  • Certificate III in commercial Cookery
  • Certificate IV in commercial Cookery
  • Diploma of Hospitality Management

Skills

  • Workflow Optimization
  • Signature dish creation
  • Meal Preparation
  • Vendor Relations
  • Cost Control
  • Business Management
  • Purchasing
  • Pantry restocking
  • Staff Coordination
  • Recipes and menu planning
  • Food Storage

Timeline

Chef
Rashays
06.2024 - Current
Chef Manager
Thamel Chowk Resturant and Bar
09.2023 - 05.2024
Chef
Rashays Westmeadows
06.2023 - 10.2023
Chef
Rocketman Nepalese Resturant
07.2022 - 05.2023
Tascollege
High School Diploma

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
Nepali
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
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