Manpreet Kaur
Summary
High-performing Chef offering 14+ years of experience restaurant, looking for chef/sous chef position. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Chef
Café Nurcha
03.2022 - 04.2024
- Lead team of 11 kitchen staff in preparing and presenting high-quality dishes according to restaurant standards
- Develop and update menu items based on seasonal ingredients, customer feedback, and industry trends
- Manage roasters
- Hiring and training
- Ensured compliance with sanitation and hygiene standards.
- Developed strong vendor relationships to secure fresh, quality ingredients at competitive prices while supporting local businesses whenever possible.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
- Collaborated with front-of-house team to ensure seamless service during high-volume periods, resulting in increased customer satisfaction rates.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for kitchen staff members to provide constructive feedback and set goals for continuous improvement.
Sous Chef
Café Nurcha
07.2018 - 02.2022
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
- Collaborated with executive chef to develop innovative menu items, leading to increased guest return rates and positive reviews.
- Played a key role in achieving positive health inspection results by maintaining strict compliance with all relevant guidelines and regulations throughout daily operations.
- Increased kitchen productivity by optimizing workflow processes and delegating tasks appropriately within the team.
- Coordinated with vendors to order supplies and maintain high quality standards.
- Developed new recipes and flavor combinations to enhance customer dining experience.
Pizza and Pasta Chef
Casa De Pizza And Pasta
01.2010 - 04.2018
- Responsible for Pizza and Pasta cooking on rotated shifts
- Cooked, baked and garnished all Pizzas and Pastas, Schnitzel, Lasagna, Salad, Bolognese/Napoli/Bechamel sauces in authentic Italian way.
- Measured, mixed, Season and cook food according to recipes provided
- Ordered all required food and non-food supplies, in timely manner.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
Education
Diploma of Hospitality - Hospitality
South Pacific Institute
Melbourne, VICCertificate 3/4 in Commercial Cookery -
South Pacific Institute
Melbourne, VICMaster of Arts - English Literature
Guru Nanak Dev University
India Skills
- Nutritional knowledge
- Food Safety
- Kitchen Management
- Team Management
- Seasonal Menu Planning
- Waste Reduction
- Food Safety Regulations
- Workflow Optimization
- Allergy awareness
- Staff Training
- Problem and Complaint Resolution
Additional Information
References available upon request.
Timeline
Head Chef
Café Nurcha
03.2022 - 04.2024
Sous Chef
Café Nurcha
07.2018 - 02.2022
Pizza and Pasta Chef
Casa De Pizza And Pasta
01.2010 - 04.2018
Diploma of Hospitality - Hospitality
South Pacific Institute
Certificate 3/4 in Commercial Cookery -
South Pacific Institute
Master of Arts - English Literature
Guru Nanak Dev University
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