Ishan Verma
Glenorchy ,Australia
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Chef with extensive experience at Mezethes Greek Taverna, excelling in menu development and food quality assurance. Proven leadership in staff coordination and workflow optimization, enhancing kitchen efficiency by 20%. Adept at maintaining high standards of food safety while delivering exceptional customer service in fast-paced environments.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef Level 5(Grade4) Current
Mezethes Greek Taverna
Hobart, Tasmania
- Selected and developed recipes and planned menus, driving consistent food quality and production.
- Managed daily operations of the kitchen including scheduling shifts for staff.
- Checked quality of raw materials before use.
- Plated dishes using tasty garnishes and sauces to appeal to and delight patrons.
- Monitored kitchen area and staff to maintain overall safety and establish proper food handling techniques.
Chef Current
Elizabeth cafe
Hobart, Tasmania
- Analyzed recipes to determine menu prices based on cost of food, labor and overhead.
- 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.
Chef
Kebabiya Street Grill
02.2022 - 11.2024
- Managed the kitchen staff to ensure the quality and timeliness of food orders, resulting in improved customer experience.
- Provided a friendly and welcoming experience to customers.
- Trained new staff on the cash register and checkout procedures.
- Monitored and enforced store policies, ensuring adherence to safety and security protocols.
- Verified customer information and identification when necessary to prevent fraud.
Chef
Astina Group
02.2021 - 01.2022
- Established and maintained an organized and efficient kitchen workflow.
- Identified areas of improvement in kitchen processes and proposed solutions to management, resulting in a X% increase in efficiency.
Chef
Italian cuisine
09.2020 - 02.2021
- Managed the kitchen staff to ensure the quality and timeliness of food orders, resulting in improved customer experience.
- Mentored, trained and supervised kitchen staff to ensure all dishes were prepared according to standards.
Education
• Certificate IV In Commercial Cookery -
Sydney
• Diploma Of Hospitality Management -
Sydney
• Certified Australian Trade Chef -
Sydney
Skills
- Communication Skills
- Ability to Work in a Team
- Effective Time Management
- Ability to Multitask
- Fast Learner
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Leadership Skills
- Problem Solving Skills
- Multitasking Skills
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Excellent Customer Service Skills
- Quality Assurance
- Food Safety and Sanitation Practices
- Food presentation
- Staff coordination
- Dish preparation
- Workflow optimization
References
Inderjeet, Embracia reservoir, adosanjh453@gmail.com, 0451346347
Languages
- ENGLISH
- HINDI
- PUNJABI
Timeline
Chef
Kebabiya Street Grill
02.2022 - 11.2024
Chef
Astina Group
02.2021 - 01.2022
Chef
Italian cuisine
09.2020 - 02.2021
Chef Level 5(Grade4) Current
Mezethes Greek Taverna
Chef Current
Elizabeth cafe
• Certificate IV In Commercial Cookery -
Sydney
• Diploma Of Hospitality Management -
Sydney
• Certified Australian Trade Chef -
Sydney
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