Prabin Gurung
Mickleham
Summary
Passionate and experienced Senior Chef De Partie with over 13 years in the culinary industry, specializing in high-end dining experiences. Expert in European and Asian cuisine with a strong commitment to culinary excellence and exceptional plating. Adept at managing kitchen teams, ensuring consistency in high-quality dishes, and maintaining impeccable kitchen standards. Seeking to bring my culinary skills and leadership.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chef De Partie
The Jetty Pavilion
Coffs Harbour
12.2024 - Current
- Prepared and presented different dishes daily, ensuring consistency and quality.
- Collaborated with the head chef in developing seasonal menus.
- Achieved cost-effectiveness by optimizing ingredient use and reducing spoilage.
- Managed stock levels and assisted in ordering supplies.
- Prepare a variety of hot and cold breakfast foods, such as eggs (poached, scrambled, fried), bacon, sausages, pancakes, waffles, pastries, and more.
- Ensure that ingredients are prepared and portioned ahead of time to meet anticipated customer demand.
- Cook breakfast dishes to order, ensuring they meet quality standards and are served timely.
- Plate dishes in an attractive and presentable manner.
- Assist in planning and revising breakfast menus, often incorporating seasonal and locally sourced ingredients.
Senior Chef De Partie
Toormina Hotel
Coffs Harbour
07.2022 - Current
- Lead a team and producing high-quality dishes consistently.
- Redesign menu with innovative dishes contributing to increase in customer satisfaction.
- Implementing new food safety protocols that resulted in a 100% hygiene score from health inspections.
- Reduced food wastage, inventory management and portion control.
- Train and mentor junior chefs, fostering a collaborative and efficient team environment.
Junior Sous Chef
Café Du Roi
Dubai
01.2020 - 06.2022
- Company Overview: Dubai, UAE
- Plate dishes in an attractive and presentable manner.
- Suggest new breakfast items or improvements to existing ones.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen during service and follow food safety and hygiene regulations.
- Clean equipment, utensils, and work surfaces to ensure they are in proper condition for use.
- Monitor kitchen inventory and work with the head chef or kitchen manager to place orders for supplies as needed.
- Check the freshness of food and discard out-of-date items.
- Collaborate with other kitchen staff and serving staff to ensure efficient meal service.
- Communicate clearly with front-of-house staff to handle orders and special requests.
- Ensure that all dishes are consistent in flavour, appearance, and quality.
- Conducting regular taste checks to monitor food quality and consistency.
- Dubai, UAE
Chef De Partie
Elysee Restaurant
Abu Dhabi
01.2016 - 10.2020
- Company Overview: Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Occasionally interact with guests or customers to gather feedback on breakfast offerings and service.
- Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations within the kitchen area.
- Train junior staff or new employees on kitchen protocols and procedures.
- Maintain efficiency and productivity during busy breakfast service hours.
- Plan workflow and meal preparation to serve breakfast within a specific timeframe, often early in the morning.
- Abu Dhabi, UAE
Commis I
Emirates Palace Hotel
Abu Dhabi
01.2014 - 11.2016
- Company Overview: Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Assist in the preparation of ingredients such as chopping vegetables, preparing meat, and measuring ingredients, following the guidance of senior chefs.
- Perform basic cooking tasks, such as making sauces or assisting in the preparation of simple dishes.
- Gain practical experience and learn new cooking skills by working closely with chefs de partie, sous chefs, and head chefs.
- Attend any training provided by the establishment, such as workshops or courses, to improve culinary knowledge.
- Keep all kitchen areas, including workstations and equipment, clean and tidy in accordance with sanitation standards.
- Participate in washing dishes, pots, and kitchen utensils as needed.
- Assist in the receiving and unpacking of deliveries, ensuring accurate stock levels are maintained.
- Properly store and label ingredients to ensure freshness and prevent spoilage.
- Carefully follow recipes and instructions provided by superiors, ensuring consistency and quality.
- Measure ingredients precisely and prepare components as instructed.
- Support chefs during service by fetching ingredients, plating up dishes, and delivering completed dishes to the pass.
- Respond quickly to requests or instructions from senior chefs during busy service times.
- Abu Dhabi, UAE
Commis I
Hilton Hotel, Mawal Labanese Restaurant
Abu Dhabi
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Company Overview: Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Follow all kitchen health and safety protocols to maintain a safe and compliant working environment.
- Use equipment safely and follow procedures to minimize the risk of accidents or contamination.
- Help in maintaining and cleaning kitchen equipment, reporting any issues or malfunctions to the appropriate personnel.
- Maintain good communication with other kitchen staff to ensure efficient workflow and cooperation.
- Listen actively and ask questions when clarification or additional guidance is needed.
- Be flexible and ready to assist with various tasks as needed in the kitchen.
- Abu Dhabi, UAE
Education
Diploma in Culinary Arts -
Euro Chef Hotel Training Centre Pvt. Ltd.
Kathmandu, Nepal01.2009
SLC -
Neelkanth higher secondary school
Dhading, Nepal01.2007
Skills
- Culinary Arts Expertise
- Team Leadership and Training
- Menu Development
- Food Safety and Hygiene
- Plating and Presentation
- Cost Control and Inventory Management
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Communication and Collaboration
Certification
- Certificate IV in Culinary Arts
- First Aid
- Advanced Food Hygiene Certificate
References
- Beau Paten, Head Chef of Toormina Hotel, 042 139 5176
- Jacob Barnaby, Previous Head Chef of Toormina / Executive Chef of The Jetty Pavilion, 0481 198 135
Application
Senior Chef De Partie / Similar, Fulltime
Timeline
Chef De Partie
The Jetty Pavilion
12.2024 - Current
Senior Chef De Partie
Toormina Hotel
07.2022 - Current
Junior Sous Chef
Café Du Roi
01.2020 - 06.2022
Chef De Partie
Elysee Restaurant
01.2016 - 10.2020
Commis I
Emirates Palace Hotel
01.2014 - 11.2016
Commis I
Hilton Hotel, Mawal Labanese Restaurant
01.2013 - 01.2015
Diploma in Culinary Arts -
Euro Chef Hotel Training Centre Pvt. Ltd.
SLC -
Neelkanth higher secondary school