Karanpreet Singh Brar
Brisbane
Summary
Accomplished Head Chef with a proven track record at Chatori, where I pioneered innovative dishes and streamlined kitchen operations. Expert in menu development and ingredient sourcing, I excel in team leadership and staff training, ensuring food safety compliance. My efforts significantly enhanced customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Chef
Chatori
Brisbane/underwood
09.2024 - Current
- Experimented with various ingredients and cooking techniques to develop new and flavorful dishes for customers.
- Built and managed relationships with local vendors to obtain fresh, quality ingredients at cost-effective prices.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
- Assisted restaurant owners with pricing by providing ingredient costs and portioning information.
- Communicated effectively with wait staff regarding patron food allergies and dietary restrictions.
- Delegated tasks for kitchen employees and developed staff teams to streamline food preparation procedures.
- Planned and prepared food product orders to maintain appropriate stock levels.
- Trained new kitchen staff in food safety regulations and proper cooking techniques.
- Supervised food preparation staff to deliver high-quality results.
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
Chef
Indian spicy villa
Wynnum
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Maintained a clean work environment by adhering to sanitation policies and procedures.
- Kept up to date with current culinary trends, as well as health and safety regulations.
- Analyzed recipes to determine menu prices based on cost of food, labor and overhead.
- Established controls to alleviate supply and food waste.
- Trained and supervised line cooks to develop new skills and improve team performance.
- Managed kitchen staff team and assigned tasks for various stages of food production.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Created weekly schedules for employees based on projected business volume.
- Checked quality of raw materials before use.
- Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or service issues.
- Trained new chefs on proper cooking techniques and menu items.
Education
Diploma - Hospitality Management
Aventia
Brisbane, QLD03-2023
Certificate - Commercial Cookery
Aventia
Brisbane11-2022
Skills
- Menu development
- Ingredient sourcing
- Food safety compliance
- Cost analysis
- Quality control
- Customer service
- Team leadership
- Staff training
- Kitchen organization
Languages
English
Full Professional
Punjabi
Native/ Bilingual
Hindi
Full Professional
Affiliations
- Mountain Biking
- Fishing
- Drawing
- Gardening
Timeline
Head Chef
Chatori
09.2024 - Current
Chef
Indian spicy villa
08.2023 - 08.2024
Diploma - Hospitality Management
Aventia
Certificate - Commercial Cookery
Aventia
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