GIRIKRISHNA AMBUJAM RAMASWAMY
Perth,WA
Summary
Accomplished Head Chef with a proven track record at BARRELHOUSE, where I elevated kitchen operations through culinary expertise and effective team management. Skilled in food safety regulations and cost control, I led staff training and implemented innovative cost-reduction strategies, significantly enhancing dining experiences and operational efficiency.
looking forward for Career change to work under APS jobs.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Chef
BARRELHOUSE
09.2018 - Current
- Created recipes and prepared advanced dishes.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Hired, managed, and trained kitchen staff.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Arranged for kitchen equipment maintenance and repair when needed.
- Trained junior chefs in advanced culinary techniques and food safety procedures, helping them grow professionally within the industry.
- Managed food costs effectively with careful menu planning, accurate portion control, and utilization of seasonal ingredients.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
Chef De Partie
JOE FISH SHACK
05.2016 - 04.2018
- Developed close relationships with suppliers to source best ingredients.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Developed and cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Sanitized all counters properly to prevent food-borne illness.
- Prepared items for roasting, sautéing, frying, and baking.
- Complied with portion and serving sizes as per restaurant standards.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and organization, ensuring a safe and efficient workspace.
Inventory Auditor
Aditya Birla Retail
10.2012 - 08.2015
- Reviewed daily sales reports and located discrepancies in data.
- Counted all physical inventory and generated department audit reports.
- Provided training to new team members on audit procedures, fostering a productive work environment through skill development.
- Aided in the implementation of barcode scanning technology, expediting the audit process while increasing accuracy levels significantly.
- Conducted comprehensive physical counts, ensuring accurate representation of stock levels in company records.
- Inventoried audits of paperwork and data entry at receiving dock.
- Inspected all goods for quality and quantity.
- Improved inventory accuracy by conducting regular audits and implementing efficient tracking systems.
- Developed effective communication channels with other departments for seamless information sharing on inventory matters.
- Interviewed auditees to gather data needed to conduct audits.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
- Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
Education
High School Diploma -
KINGSTON INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE
Perth, WA07.2018
BBA - Accounting And Business Management
OSMANIA UNIVERSITY
HYDERABAD, INDIA07.2012
Skills
- Nutritional knowledge
- Food Safety
- Kitchen Management
- Team Management
- Culinary expertise
- Food Safety Regulations
- Cost Reduction
- Cost Management
- Cost Control
- Workflow Optimization
Certification
- HACCP Certification (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) - International HACCP Alliance.
- CERTIFICATE III, IV AND DIPLOMA IN HOSPITALITY
Languages
Malayalam
Native or Bilingual
Tamil
Full Professional
Hindi
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Head Chef
BARRELHOUSE
09.2018 - Current
Chef De Partie
JOE FISH SHACK
05.2016 - 04.2018
Inventory Auditor
Aditya Birla Retail
10.2012 - 08.2015
- HACCP Certification (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) - International HACCP Alliance.
- CERTIFICATE III, IV AND DIPLOMA IN HOSPITALITY
High School Diploma -
KINGSTON INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE
BBA - Accounting And Business Management
OSMANIA UNIVERSITY
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