SAJAN GAUTAM
Nelson bay,AUSTRALIA
Summary
Detail-oriented culinary professional with 8 years experience in operations for restaurants, preparing a wide range of unique appetizers, soups, entrees and desserts and authentic Italian style pizza. Proficient in numerous cooking techniques and cuisine with talent for working with ingredients in multicultural cuisine. Proven leadership skills with a track record of training, developing and fostering strong teams focus on quality, presentation, cross containment and safety.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Laguna blu bar and dinning
Nelson Bay , NSW
2024.03 - Current
- Delegated tasks and supervised kitchen staff to optimize food preparation, presentation and safety.
- Collaborated with restaurant management to align kitchen operations with goals of establishment.
- Established controls to alleviate supply and food waste.
- Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
- Managed daily operations of the kitchen including scheduling shifts for staff.
- Monitored quality, presentation and quantities of plated food across line.
- Suggested and prepared promotional dishes according to ingredient availability and customer preferences.
Chef
Nelson Bay bowling club Bistro
Nelson bay , NSW
2019.05 - 2023.08
- Delivered excellent customer satisfaction with food, as a chef
- Provided patrons with delightful dining experience with modern Italian cuisine with varieties of food selections of pizza, pasta, steaks, seafood and poultry with a great selection of wines, beverages and home-made desserts
- Maintained comfortable ambiance and home-like environment for patrons for their relaxation.
Chef
Carlos Bowling club
Carlingford , NSW
2019.06 - 2020.06
- Excelled my knowledge in food production with great customer reviews and feedback
- Designed a menu with the infusion of varieties of Italian, modern-Australian and Mediterranean dishes in order to satisfy the palates of majority of the patron around the neighbourhood with the sole purpose of achieving maximum flow of business with excellent customer experience.
Pizza Chef
Marnellosveloce
Sydney
2016.07 - 2018.08
- Trained new staff members on proper cooking methods, safety procedures and customer service standards.
- Decorated pizzas with various toppings as directed by customers' orders.
- Communicated with customer to provide menu offering details and assist with decision-making.
- Modified standard recipes to address customer requests for substitutions or allergen concerns.
- Prepared dough and sauce for pizzas according to recipes.
Chef
The Epping hotel
Epping , NSW
2016.06 - 2017.01
- Assist head chef in stock control and menu design
- Report head chef for day to day activities
- Train new staff and maintain quality control.
Pizza Chef
Andiamo Trattoria
Sydney
2014.02 - 2016.05
- Created from-scratch pizza dough daily in large quantities following authentic Italian recipe, 72 hours fermentation
- Kept up-to-date on menu changes and new products offered by the restaurant.
- Prepared dough for pizzas, including kneading and rolling out the dough.
- Cooked pizzas in ovens according to specified times and temperatures.
Education
Certificate Iv in Commercial Cookery - Cookery
William Angliss Institute
Sydney2021-09
Bachelor in Specialised Accounting - Accounting
Victoria University
Sydney, NSW2018-08
Skills
- Proficient in using the software for food costing, inventory control and staff scheduling
- Leads by example
- Flexible to work in all the kitchen stations
- Efficient multitasker
- Effective communication skills
Accomplishments
- Supervises menu planning, food preparation
- Review and restructure meal plans to ensure that food cost is acceptable range and quality is not compromised
- Collaborates with the Executive chef in creating new recipes.
- Directs kitchen ream activities to assure top quality meal service, accurate food preparation, attractive plating and timely delivery at precise food temperature
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Chef
Laguna blu bar and dinning
2024.03 - Current
Chef
Carlos Bowling club
2019.06 - 2020.06
Chef
Nelson Bay bowling club Bistro
2019.05 - 2023.08
Pizza Chef
Marnellosveloce
2016.07 - 2018.08
Chef
The Epping hotel
2016.06 - 2017.01
Pizza Chef
Andiamo Trattoria
2014.02 - 2016.05
Certificate Iv in Commercial Cookery - Cookery
William Angliss Institute
Bachelor in Specialised Accounting - Accounting
Victoria University
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