Keyur Patel
Benowa,Australia
Summary
Proficient Sous Chef highly effective at operating in fast-paced, demanding environments. Adaptable professional with success handling any challenge. 15 year background in high-end restaurant industry.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Sea World
12.2014 - Current
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
- Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current culinary trends and techniques.
- Led daily staff meetings to communicate expectations and review safety procedures.
- Assisted with menu development and planning.
Chef
Mantra Legends Hotel
07.2008 - 12.2014
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
- Assisted other chefs with ingredients preparation in support of recipes designed by head chef.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Worked with chef de partie to learn storage locations of fresh ingredients for daily use by station staff.
Education
Diploma of Commercial Cookery & Hospitality - Hospitality
Holmes College
Gold Coast, QLDCertificate IV - Hospitality
Holmes College
Gold Coast, QLDSkills
- Workflow Optimization
- Employee Scheduling
- Food Safety
- Team Leadership
- Inventory Management
- Order Management
- Ingredients Selection
- Food Prep Planning
- Safe Food Handling
- Sanitation Guidelines
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Forecasting and Planning
Languages
Gujarati
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Sous Chef
Sea World
12.2014 - Current
Chef
Mantra Legends Hotel
07.2008 - 12.2014
Diploma of Commercial Cookery & Hospitality - Hospitality
Holmes College
Certificate IV - Hospitality
Holmes College
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