Harmanpreet Singh
Mernda,VIC
Summary
A seasoned Chef with a rich background in Indian cuisine, particularly renowned for elevating the dining experience at Aangan Indian Restaurant through innovative recipes and impeccable food presentation. Demonstrates expertise in kitchen management and customer service, skillfully handling large-scale events with finesse. Renowned for food safety and creating visually stunning dishes, consistently enhancing guest satisfaction.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Bombay Chopati Indian Restaurant
2023.11 - Current
Currently working a a headchef.
Chef
Aangan Express Indian Restaurant
2022.04 - 2023.11
Prepared and executed multiple curry recipes in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
Chef
Indian Essence Indian Restaurant
2021.10 - 2022.04
Worked as a headchef and worked on pan. Expert in curries, indo-chinese and tandoor.
Chef
The Heritage Reception and Bar
2021.03 - 2021.09
Can do parties, functions, catering, table service etc. handled 5-6 parties of 2000 people total at a same time and can handle many more.
Chef
Aangan Indian Restaurant
2019.03 - 2021.02
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Developed innovative recipes, attracting new clientele and increasing overall sales.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
- Assisted with menu development and planning.
Education
Diploma - Commercial Cookery
Glen Institute
Skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Customer service
- Knife skills
- Cooking techniques
- Food quality
- Kitchen management
- Food presentation
- Meal preparation
- Effective communications
- Kitchen operations
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Ingredient knowledge
- Frying techniques
- Hospitality service expertise
- Food plating and presentation
Languages
Punjabi
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Professional Working
Timeline
Chef
Bombay Chopati Indian Restaurant
2023.11 - Current
Chef
Aangan Express Indian Restaurant
2022.04 - 2023.11
Chef
Indian Essence Indian Restaurant
2021.10 - 2022.04
Chef
The Heritage Reception and Bar
2021.03 - 2021.09
Chef
Aangan Indian Restaurant
2019.03 - 2021.02
Diploma - Commercial Cookery
Glen Institute