Sahil Kumar
Perth,WA
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience as a Sous Chef at Australian Leisure and Hospitality. Proven track record in team leadership and inventory management, enhancing kitchen productivity and reducing waste. Recognized for innovative menu planning and exceptional food presentation, consistently delivering high-quality dishes that elevate guest satisfaction.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Australian Leisure and Hospitality
2023.09 - Current
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings.
- Increased kitchen productivity by optimizing workflow processes and delegating tasks appropriately within the team.
- Ensured consistent quality control of all dishes leaving the kitchen, resulting in a reputation for excellence among patrons.
- Participated in menu planning meetings, offering creative input that led to new dishes garnering rave reviews from guests.
Junior Sous Chef
Tavolo Trattoria
2021.12 - 2023.09
- Prepped daily menu items to quickly deliver upon request.
- Oversaw cleanliness of each station in kitchen.
- Maintained inventory records and updated ordering systems regularly to ensure adequate stock levels based on anticipated demand.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Consistently met high standards of quality control by conducting thorough taste tests before serving each dish to customers.
- Collaborated with fellow team members to ensure timely completion of tasks and excellent execution of all dishes.
- Led team by example in preparing items accurately and according to high-quality standards.
Education
Diploma - Hospitality
Global College Australasia
Perth, WA06.2023
Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery
Global College Australasia
Perth, WA12.2022
Certificate III - Commercial Cookery
Global College Australasia
Perth, WA07.2022
Skills
- Team leadership
- Kitchen leadership
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Safe food handling
- Food presentation
- Menu planning
- Customer service
- Kitchen management
- Portion control
- Ordering and requisitions
- Plating
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Foodservice
Timeline
Sous Chef
Australian Leisure and Hospitality
2023.09 - Current
Junior Sous Chef
Tavolo Trattoria
2021.12 - 2023.09
Diploma - Hospitality
Global College Australasia
Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery
Global College Australasia
Certificate III - Commercial Cookery
Global College Australasia