Ranjan Maharjan
MELBOURNE,VIC
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Elektra Himalayan Alchemy House, excelling in recipe development and customer relations. Proven track record in menu planning and quality control, enhancing guest experiences through innovative dishes and exceptional service. Adept at training staff and managing kitchen operations to ensure high standards and efficiency.
Dedicated chef skilled in menu creation and modification, cook and assistant supervision and cost control. Creative and artistic professional with several years of hands-on experience preparing meals for customers in fast-paced restaurant. Advanced knowledge of pastry, culinary and baking techniques.
Passionate, spirited and classically trained culinary professional, skilled in building relationships and developing high-performing teams. Leader in delivery of excellent customer service. Equipped to apply restaurant operational experience to grow world-class organizations. Dedicated to food safety, customer service best practices and quality food service.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef,Cafe operator and FOH
Elektra Himalayan Alchemy House
Fitzroy, VIC
09.2015 - Current
- Prepared diverse Himalayan-inspired dishes using seasonal ingredients.
- Managed kitchen operations, ensuring cleanliness and organization.
- Collaborated with suppliers for high-quality ingredients and inventory management.
- Maintained a clean work environment by adhering to sanitation policies and procedures.
- Engaged with guests to enhance dining experiences through personalized service.
- Maintained compliance with health regulations and food safety practices.
- Oversaw food presentation to maintain aesthetic appeal and quality standards.
- Developed innovative recipes that aligned with the restaurant's vision and ethos.
- Trained and mentored junior chefs in culinary techniques and kitchen safety.
- Monitored food preparation methods, portion sizes and garnishing of dishes to ensure that food was prepared in accordance with the restaurant's recipes and presentation standards.
- Exercised portion control for items served, eliminating waste.
- Planned menus, ordered supplies and managed kitchen staff.
- Instructed cooks and other workers in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or service issues.
- Monitored quality, presentation, and quantities of plated food across line.
- Assigned specific duties to employees to maintain productive operation of kitchen and food service.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
Baker
Muffin break
Wanneroo, Wa
01.2010 - 06.2015
- Prepared a variety of baked goods following established recipes and quality standards.
- Managed inventory of ingredients and supplies to ensure freshness and availability.
- Operated baking equipment safely and efficiently to produce high-quality products.
- Assisted in training new staff on baking techniques and operational procedures.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline production processes and workflows.
Education
Commercial Cookery Patisserie - Certificate III
Training Australia Group
Sydney, Nsw Skills
- Recipe development
- Menu planning
- Inventory management
- Food presentation
- Training techniques
- Kitchen operations
- Customer relations
- Quality control
Timeline
Chef,Cafe operator and FOH
Elektra Himalayan Alchemy House
09.2015 - Current
Baker
Muffin break
01.2010 - 06.2015
Commercial Cookery Patisserie - Certificate III
Training Australia Group