Sahil Labana
Adelaide,SA
Summary
Well-rounded chef offering several years of comprehensive experience consistently preparing exceptional menu items to garner customer praise. Well-versed in creating new, seasonal menus and maintaining smooth and timely kitchen operations. Committed to delivering first-rate dining experience to guests.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
The Haus
Adelaide, SA
08.2022 - Current
- Adjusted seasonings of dishes according to customers' tastes.
- Tracked ingredient inventories to estimate purchasing needs and prevent unnecessary expenditures.
- Delegated tasks and supervised kitchen staff to optimize food preparation, presentation and safety.
- Supervised team members during meal service to ensure accuracy of orders.
- Plated dishes using tasty garnishes and sauces to appeal to and delight patrons.
Crew Member
Hungry jacks
Adelaide, SA
01.2022 - 12.2024
- Welcomed and thanked guests to demonstrate appreciation for patronage.
- Cleaned restaurant area by sweeping floors, wiping tables and emptying trash receptacles.
- Prepared beverages such as coffee drinks, smoothies and milkshakes according to company standards.
- Notified kitchen staff of shortages or special orders, prompting appropriate action and keeping wait times short.
- Answered phone calls promptly to provide accurate information about menu items or prices.
- Wiped down tables and equipment, swept and refilled stock.
- Brewed and served coffee and tea with preferred add-ins.
Pizza Maker
La romana Pizza Bar
Adelaide, SA
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Cooked menu items based on customer orders.
- Complied with safety and sanitation guidelines to maintain health and well-being of customers and other staff.
- Handled customer orders in a timely manner, ensuring accuracy of order.
- Followed specific methods for food preparation and proper portioning.
- Prepared dough and sauce for pizzas according to recipes.
- Received deliveries of food items, checking each item against invoices for accuracy.
- Monitored quality of all products served to customers.
Education
Commercial Cookery
Meridian Vocational College
Adelaide 02-2022
Skills
- Dish preparation
- Food and beverage pairing
- Signature dish creation
- Schedule implementation
- Kitchen operations management
- Menu development
- Company quality standards
- Performance improvement
- Catering events
- Customer service
- Food quality
- Food safety oversight
- Waste control
- Knife skills
- Plating techniques
Timeline
Chef
The Haus
08.2022 - Current
Crew Member
Hungry jacks
01.2022 - 12.2024
Pizza Maker
La romana Pizza Bar
01.2020 - 12.2021
Commercial Cookery
Meridian Vocational College