Binod Adhikari
Hobart,Tas
Summary
Motivated Sous Chef polished in keeping kitchen staff on task and handling high-volume work. Knowledgeable about sourcing ingredients, maintaining budgets and maximizing customer satisfaction. Works with management to analyze food costs and forecast business trends to meet company goals.
Diligent Accountant with strong accounting background and proven industry expertise. Monitored business operations and regulatory compliance for large corporation. Superior account management and reconciliation skills leading to achievement of desired results.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel
Port Arthur , Tas
02.2023 - 09.2024
- Ensured food preparation and presentation met high standards of quality and sanitation.
- Assisted in menu development and recipe testing.
- Coordinated ordering, receiving, storage, and distribution of food items.
- Directed kitchen staff in day-to-day operations including food production, sanitation, safety practices, and personnel management.
- Developed daily specials utilizing seasonal ingredients.
- Contributed to the successful execution of catered events from start to finish.
- Supervised cooks and other kitchen personnel during meal services.
- Established standard procedures for plating presentations.
- Adjusted recipes as needed to accommodate dietary restrictions or allergies.
- Implemented strategies to reduce waste and increase efficiency throughout the kitchen.
- Enforced portion control guidelines to minimize costs associated with overproduction.
- Supervised kitchen food preparation in demanding, high-volume environments.
- Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
Chef Manager
Rosedale Homestead
Taranna , Tas
07.2022 - 02.2023
- Developed and implemented training programs for kitchen staff to ensure proper food handling, safety, and sanitation practices were followed.
- Evaluated existing recipes to make sure they met the highest standards of quality.
- Ensured food safety by monitoring temperature control points, date marking, and rotating stock.
- Conducted weekly inventory checks to identify any discrepancies in quantities of items ordered or received.
- Scheduled and coordinated daily kitchen staff shifts while ensuring adequate coverage at all times.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Supervised all kitchen operations, including ordering supplies and equipment maintenance.
Cook
On the Bay Restaurant
Port Arthur , Tas
03.2021 - 02.2023
- Monitored food preparation methods, portion sizes and garnishing of dishes to ensure that food was prepared in accordance with the restaurant's recipes and presentation standards.
- Ensured compliance with all health, safety and hygiene regulations within the kitchen area.
- Kept up to date with current culinary trends, as well as health and safety regulations.
- Maintained a clean work environment by adhering to sanitation policies and procedures.
Chef Assistant
Fox and Hounds Inn
Port Arthur , Tas
01.2021 - 02.2023
- Supervised and trained kitchen staff to ensure quality standards of food production.
- Organized the daily mise en place in order to prepare meals efficiently.
- Maintained accurate records of stock levels, ordering new ingredients when needed.
- Ensured that all necessary equipment was available and properly functioning before service began.
- Conducted regular inspections of kitchen areas, equipment, utensils, and storage facilities to ensure they met hygiene requirements.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve profitability, reduce costs, and increase revenues.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations in all areas of the kitchen.
- Reviewed customer feedback forms to identify areas needing improvement in quality or customer service.
- Coordinated special events such as banquets or catering requests according to customer specifications.
Kitchen Assistant
Sydney Market Plaza Cafe
Flemington
05.2018 - 12.2020
- Cleaned and sanitized work surfaces, equipment, utensils, dishes, and pots.
- Prepared food items consistently following recipe cards and production and portion standards.
- Stocked supplies such as food items and utensils in serving stations, cupboards, refrigerators, and salad bars.
- Assisted cooks with meal preparation tasks including washing vegetables, cutting meats, weighing ingredients for recipes and portioning meals for customers.
- Maintained kitchen sanitation standards to ensure safety of staff and customers.
Customer Service Representative
Apack NSW Pty Ltd
Auburn
03.2017 - 12.2020
- Answered customer inquiries and provided accurate information regarding products and services.
- Provided excellent customer service to resolve customer complaints in a timely manner.
- Performed administrative tasks such as filing paperwork, updating databases and generating reports.
- Developed strong relationships with customers by providing personalized assistance and support.
- Tracked orders from start to finish to ensure timely delivery of goods or services.
- Answered incoming calls and emails, providing frontline customer support or assistance with product and service transactions.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Assisted in creating displays to promote products.
- Organized stockroom shelves, racks and bins according to store layout and product categories.
- Informed customers about current promotions and discounts.
- Performed cashier duties such as scanning items, processing payments, and issuing receipts or change due.
- Responsible for entering customer payments into the accounting software system.
- Maintained accurate records of accounts receivable and payable transactions.
- Analyzed customer account information to identify discrepancies or trends in payment history.
- Processed invoices, credit memos, and other documents related to accounts receivable.
- Reconciled daily cash receipts with bank deposits.
- Prepared monthly statements for customers and sent out reminder notices when necessary.
Sales Assistant
Ghattas Distribution Pty Ltd
Revesby
04.2015 - 11.2017
- Greeted customers and provided assistance with product selection.
- Assisted in creating displays to promote products.
- Organized stockroom shelves, racks and bins according to store layout and product categories.
- Reviewed customer orders to ensure accuracy of product, quantity and pricing.
- Created purchase orders for suppliers based on customer requirements.
- Processed daily invoices for payment, verifying accuracy of billing information prior to submission.
- Performed data entry into computer system to track all incoming and outgoing shipments.
- Generated reports on order history and inventory levels as requested by management team.
- Processed invoices in accordance to established procedures.
- Maintained accurate records of all invoice transactions.
- Performed data entry into accounting system software to process payments.
- Verified accuracy of orders loaded onto trucks by counting, weighing or measuring items.
- Notified customers prior to arrival of goods or services at their locations.
Accounts Officer
Officine Maccaferri S.P.A Italy/ Maccaferri Nepal Pvt Ltd
Kathmandu , Nepal
07.2013 - 01.2015
- Reviewed and reconciled accounts payable and receivable records.
- Prepared monthly financial reports for the management team.
- Assisted in preparing budgets, forecasts, and cash flow statements.
- Monitored changes in legislation related to taxation.
- Resolved payment discrepancies with vendors and suppliers.
- Maintained accurate record keeping of all financial transactions.
- Performed bank reconciliations on a regular basis.
- Ensured compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations.
- Conducted audits of expense claims and other documents as required.
- Provided advice to senior management on tax planning strategies.
- Managed accounts receivable functions including billing, collections, customer inquiries.
- Organized filing system for account documents such as invoices, receipts.
- Processed invoices and payments to suppliers promptly and accurately.
Account Executive - Payables and Receivables
Chaudhary Group of Nepal/ CG Electronics Pvt. Ltd
Lalitpur , Nepal
10.2011 - 07.2013
- Managed accounts receivable and payables processes, including invoicing, payments, and collections.
- Developed strong relationships with customers to ensure timely payment of outstanding balances.
- Reviewed customer accounts regularly to identify discrepancies in billing or payment history.
- Researched and resolved customer inquiries regarding account status and payment.
- Prepared monthly statements for customers, reconciled discrepancies and resolved any issues.
- Investigated customer inquiries relating to account status, payment history or other related information.
Sales Cum Accounts Officer
Nepatop Organization/ Nepal Hilltop Industries Pvt Ltd
Kathmandu , Nepal
10.2009 - 09.2011
- Reviewed and reconciled accounts payable and receivable records.
- Prepared monthly financial reports for the management team.
- Assisted in preparing budgets, forecasts, and cash flow statements.
- Resolved payment discrepancies with vendors and suppliers.
- Maintained accurate record keeping of all financial transactions.
- Performed bank reconciliations on a regular basis.
- Ensured compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations.
Education
SIT50416/ Diploma of Hospitality Management - Commercial Cookery
National Institute of Education And Technology
Hobart 09-2022
SIT40516/ Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery - Commercial Cookery
National Institute of Education And Technology
Hobart03-2022
Bachelor of Accountancy - Accounting
CPA Australia Ltd
Melbourne 02-2022
SIT30816/Certificate III in Commercial Cookery - Commercial Cookery
National Institute of Education And Technology
Hobart12-2021
Master of Business Studies - Accounting
Tribhuwan University of Nepal
Kathmandu06-2013
Skills
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Task Prioritisation
- Logistics Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Inventory Management
- Kitchen Management
- Mentoring and Coaching
- Safe Food Handling
- Special dietary requirements
- Ordering and Requisitions
- Financial Reporting
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Financial Statements
- Bank Reconciliation
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
References
Ms. Sarah Avilla
Food and Beverage Manager
Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel, Port Arthur
Mobile : 0420817259
Mr. Manjinder Singh
Chief Finance Officer
Maccaferri Environmental Solutions Pvt Ltd, India
Mobile: +919717111390
Timeline
Sous Chef
Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel
02.2023 - 09.2024
Chef Manager
Rosedale Homestead
07.2022 - 02.2023
Cook
On the Bay Restaurant
03.2021 - 02.2023
Chef Assistant
Fox and Hounds Inn
01.2021 - 02.2023
Kitchen Assistant
Sydney Market Plaza Cafe
05.2018 - 12.2020
Customer Service Representative
Apack NSW Pty Ltd
03.2017 - 12.2020
Sales Assistant
Ghattas Distribution Pty Ltd
04.2015 - 11.2017
Accounts Officer
Officine Maccaferri S.P.A Italy/ Maccaferri Nepal Pvt Ltd
07.2013 - 01.2015
Account Executive - Payables and Receivables
Chaudhary Group of Nepal/ CG Electronics Pvt. Ltd
10.2011 - 07.2013
Sales Cum Accounts Officer
Nepatop Organization/ Nepal Hilltop Industries Pvt Ltd
10.2009 - 09.2011
SIT50416/ Diploma of Hospitality Management - Commercial Cookery
National Institute of Education And Technology
SIT40516/ Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery - Commercial Cookery
National Institute of Education And Technology
Bachelor of Accountancy - Accounting
CPA Australia Ltd
SIT30816/Certificate III in Commercial Cookery - Commercial Cookery
National Institute of Education And Technology
Master of Business Studies - Accounting
Tribhuwan University of Nepal
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