Rajiv Lal

A Professional Chef with more than 27 years of culinary experience with Hotels / Cloud Kitchens / Cruise Liners / Central Kitchen Operation / Satellite Kitchen with Multi Brands & Catering Companies. Been working in Australia since the last one & half years in Pubs, FIFO Chef with ALH & Sodexo. Done 7 Pre-Opening of Luxurious Star Hotels and Cruise Ships in Middle East / India / USA Exemplarily coordinated the team for serving 50,000 guests during the FIA World Cup event 2011 / 2012 & 2013 in Dubai. Exceptional interpersonal and team management skills; ability to work with large / small kitchen team and Able to handle multinational Culture Team. Passionate Executive Chef skilled in menu creation, kitchen staff management and culinary direction. Creative and artistic professional recognized for upholding highest standards and developing compelling seasonal menus.

Culinary expert with strong experience in leadership roles within high-pressure kitchen environments. Skilled in menu development, food safety, and inventory management, ensuring exceptional dining experiences. Known for fostering teamwork and adapting to changing needs, consistently achieving high standards and results.

A culinary professional with deep commitment to high standards and delivering quality results. Leveraging years of experience in kitchen management to foster collaborative and efficient team environment. Known for adaptability and reliability, with strong emphasis on culinary creativity and leadership.

• Ensured safe and efficient kitchen operations while managing a BOH staff of 90.
• Prepared 50k meals, including appetizers and desserts, for high-volume catering event.

• Manager of the Quarter Award, 07/01/10 - 09/01/10, The Meydan
• Cost Control Award, 2009, Norwegian Cruise Line
• Customers Come First Award, 2000, InterContinental
• Level 2 Award for Food Safety in Catering, 2010, Chartered Institute of Environmental Health
• Level 3 Award for Supervising Food Safety in Catering, 2010, Chartered Institute of Environmental Health
• Appreciation of participation in the Chain De Rotisseurs Diner Amical (Gala Dinner), 2010, The Meydan
• Appreciation of participation in the Chain De Rotisseurs Diner Amical (Gala Dinner), 2012, The Meydan
• PIC from Waldorf Astoria Hotel
• Train the Trainer Certificate, Hilton
• PIC Level 3 Certified, 2016, Highfield International UK through Waldorf Astoria Hotel Dubai Palm by Hilton
• Completed Train the Trainer, 2015, Waldorf Astoria by Hilton University
• Code of Conduct - e-Learning, 2013, Hilton World Wide University
• Global Antitrust, 2013, Hilton World Wide University
• Hilton Worldwide Information Security and Privacy Training, 2013, Hilton World Wide University
• Bed Bug Training - Full Service and Luxury Brands, 2013, Hilton World Wide University
• Hilton Honors 101, 2013, Hilton World Wide University
• HACCP Awareness Certificate, 2010, Diversey, UK

• Date of Birth: 04/22/79
• Gender: Male
• Nationality: Indian
• Driving License: Valid UAE Driving License / Qatar Driving License / Indian Driving License
• Marital Status: MRD
• Visa Status: Skilled 482 VISA

A Professional Chef with more than 27 years of culinary experience with Hotels / Cloud Kitchens / Cruise Liners / Central Kitchen Operation / Satellite Kitchen with Multi Brands & Catering Companies. Been working in Australia since the last one & half years in Pubs, FIFO Chef with ALH & Sodexo. Done 7 Pre-Opening of Luxurious Star Hotels and Cruise Ships in Middle East / India / USA Exemplarily coordinated the team for serving 50,000 guests during the FIA World Cup event 2011 / 2012 & 2013 in Dubai. Exceptional interpersonal and team management skills; ability to work with large / small kitchen team and Able to handle multinational Culture Team.

• Food Safety First Australia