Diviya Darshani Naidu
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Passionate, spirited and classically trained culinary professional, skilled in building relationships and developing high-performing teams. Leader in delivery of excellent customer service. Equipped to apply restaurant operational experience to grow world-class organizations. Dedicated to food safety, customer service best practices and quality food service.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Motorino Pizzeria
Melbourne, Vic
04.2022 - Current
- Assigned specific duties to employees to maintain productive operation of kitchen and food service.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Developed standard recipes and techniques for food preparation and presentation, promoting consistently high-quality food items.
- Managed daily operations of the kitchen including scheduling shifts for staff.
- Monitored kitchen area and staff to maintain overall safety and establish proper food handling techniques.
- Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
- Exercised portion control for items served, eliminating waste.
- 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.
- Collaborated with restaurant management to align kitchen operations with goals of establishment.
- Kept up to date with current culinary trends, as well as health and safety regulations.
- Selected and developed recipes and planned menus, driving consistent food quality and production.
- Delegated tasks for kitchen employees and developed staff teams to streamline food preparation procedures.
- Planned menus, ordered supplies and managed kitchen staff.
Cafe Manager
J&J'S cafe
Melbourne, Vic
10.2016 - 03.2022
- Interacted with customers to provide assistance with menu selections and any other inquiries or complaints they may have had.
- Resolved conflicts between team members in a professional manner.
- Supervised activities of dining room staff to maintain service levels and support guest needs.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure adequate supplies were available at all times.
- Trained front-of-house staff on restaurant policies and procedures, guest service techniques and communication skills to promote positive experiences.
- Scheduled shift rotations for employees to maximize operational efficiency while minimizing labor costs.
- Trained new employees to perform duties.
Cash Handler
Tarus internet cafe
Lautoka Fiji
01.2014 - 08.2016
- Handled money according to company policy.
- Maintained current knowledge of store promotions to highlight sales to customers.
Education
Diploma - Hospitality
Australia Study Link Institute
Melbourne05-2022
Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery
Australia Study Link Insitute
Melbourne04-2021
Cert III - Commercial Cookery
Australia Study Link Insitute
Melbourne, VIC03-2021
Diploma - Business
AVETA
Melbourne, VIC02-2019
Certificate - Cert II, IV Advance Diploma in Bakery And Pastry
Baxster Insitute
Melbourne, VIC02-2016
Skills
- Food preparation
- Kitchen management
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Menu planning
- Staff training
- Safety compliance
- Ingredient knowledge
- Company quality standards
- Verbal and written communication
- Pasta making
- Baking techniques
- Food plating and presentation
- Meal preparation
- Staff coordination
Timeline
Chef
Motorino Pizzeria
04.2022 - Current
Cafe Manager
J&J'S cafe
10.2016 - 03.2022
Cash Handler
Tarus internet cafe
01.2014 - 08.2016
Diploma - Hospitality
Australia Study Link Institute
Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery
Australia Study Link Insitute
Cert III - Commercial Cookery
Australia Study Link Insitute
Diploma - Business
AVETA
Certificate - Cert II, IV Advance Diploma in Bakery And Pastry
Baxster Insitute
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