Nikita Jogdeo
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Experienced and results-driven leader with a proven track record in overseeing multi-site production and store performance. Renowned for a hands-on leadership style, strong understanding of business operation, and a passion for building and motivating high-performing teams. A strategic thinker and practical problem-solver, dedicated to optimizing operations, reducing costs, and driving overall efficiency. Skilled at balancing long-term planning with the demands of daily operations to ensure smooth, effective, and customer-focused outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager, Sous Chef
Piccolina
06.2024 - Current
- Deliver in-depth training to workers in food preparation and promote strong team performance .
- work with different departments like Hr, Marketing, Finance.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Lead team members, supervise store production activities, and collaborate effectively with the manager to ensure smooth operations.
- Demonstrated ability to plan and optimise operations with a strategic and inclusive approach.
- Manage operations across multiple hospitality locations to ensure smooth day-to-day management.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary actions, and performance review.
- Created and deployed successful strategies to boost store performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
- Helped build a strong team culture to support long term growth.
Chef De Partie
Legacy Group- Hamptons, Miss Ladybird
12.2021 - 02.2024
- Lead cross- functional team to address internal issues and customer complaints.
- I provided assistance in Melbourne fashion festival and various events at Timber yard
- Design and deliver instructional training for product quality and food safety.
- Lead quality system development, implementation and continuous improvement .
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Possesses creative ability and artistic skills in culinary endeavours.
- coordinate and assist project implementation as assigned.
- Experienced in wedding cake decorations, skilled as pastry chef, baker, responsibilities including lamination, and proficiency in bread making.
Assistant Manager
Bramble and Hedge
10.2019 - 12.2021
- Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Proactively investigates and implements ideas for quality improvement, and increase productivity cost reduction.
- Develop and expand existing customers, focusing on achieving repeat business and upselling opportunities where possible.
- Keep abreast of the latest information and maintain up to date knowledge about ingredients and new recipes.
- Skilled in HACCP monitoring for food safety and quality assurance compliance.
- conduct training for new employees.
- possesses an analytical approach and excel in independent and collaborative teamwork environment.
- experience working in a high temperature production kitchen, specializing in crafting nougat, peanut brittle and honeycomb.
- Excelled in high-stress, fast paced service environment while constantly uploading the highest standards even in the most demanding situation.
Education
Advance Diploma in Hospitality Management - Hospitality Management
Le Cordon Bleu
Melbourne, VIC11-2015
Bachelor of Science - Hotel Management
AISSMS
INDIA04-2015
Skills
- Employee monitoring
- staff coordination
- Recruitment
- strategic planning
- Effective customer communication
- Process optimization
- Relationship building
- Menu development
Timeline
Kitchen Manager, Sous Chef
Piccolina
06.2024 - Current
Chef De Partie
Legacy Group- Hamptons, Miss Ladybird
12.2021 - 02.2024
Assistant Manager
Bramble and Hedge
10.2019 - 12.2021
Advance Diploma in Hospitality Management - Hospitality Management
Le Cordon Bleu
Bachelor of Science - Hotel Management
AISSMS
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