SANDEEP KUMAR SAMUDRALA
1A/179 Hall Street,Sunshine West,VIC
Summary
Seasoned Chef with a proven track record at JAATHARA INDIAN RESTAURANT, showcasing expertise in culinary operations management and service excellence. Innovated unique event concepts, elevating food presentation skills and staff supervision. Achieved high customer satisfaction by focusing on menu development and ensuring food safety, demonstrating both hard and soft skills essential for culinary success.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
JAATHARA INDIAN RESTAURANT
West Footscray, VIC
11.2022 - Current
- Innovated concepts for unique events centered around culinary preparation.
- Inspected kitchen equipment for cleanliness and functionality prior to use.
- Discussed culinary arrangements and meal preferences for weddings and banquet events.
- Assigned specific duties to employees to maintain productive operation of kitchen and food service.
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
- 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.
- Supervised specialty dish preparation to satisfy customer requests and cater to various dietary needs.
- Inspected freezers and refrigerators prior to each shift to check temperature levels and verify proper functionality.
- Utilized suitable cleaning agents to ensure sanitized workspaces post handling of raw meats, seafood, and eggs.
Retail Worker
Office works
Campbellfield, VIC
03.2019 - 10.2022
- Welcomed customers, offered to help locate items and suggested merchandise without being intrusive or pushy.
- Assessed assigned areas and displays to maintain presentable condition, restocking and reorganizing merchandise.
- Maintained cleanliness of store by sweeping floors, dusting surfaces, emptying trash cans and mopping spills.
- Prepared products for promotional sampling during in-store demonstrations.
- Assisted large number of customers per day in finding or selecting items.
- Maintained assigned area to store standards by setting up and monitoring accurate ad signage and correct merchandise placement.
Chef
DOSA CORNER INDIAN RESTAURANT
KING STREET,Melbourne, VIC
10.2019 - 11.2020
- Coordinated food distribution for efficient and prompt customer service.
- Ensured productive food service by assigning specific duties to staff.
- Collaborated with clients to design customized menus for weddings and banquets.
- Managed portion sizes, cooking methods and dish presentation to comply with established culinary guidelines.
- Monitored performance of refrigeration systems prior to each work period, ensuring correct temperature settings.
- Implemented suitable sanitation methods to ensure cleanliness of surfaces used for handling raw ingredients like meat, poultry, fish and eggs.
- Spearheaded buffet events demanding advanced coordination of cuisine and aesthetics.
- Documented employee performance reviews in order to assess progress towards goals set out in training plans.
Food and Beverage Attendant
Delaware North Company
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, VIC
01.2017 - 03.2020
- Conducted routine checks to ensure the freshness and proper storage of ingredients.
- Addressed and resolved customer complaints to ensure satisfaction.
- Performed opening and closing duties, including cleaning and preparing the venue for the next day.
- Worked in close collaboration with team members to ensure customers received high-quality service.
- Participated in regular staff meetings to discuss operational improvements and customer service strategies.
- Prepared and served drinks and food items according to company standards.
Chef
DOSA CORNER INDIAN RESTAURANT
West Footccray, VIC
03.2015 - 03.2018
- Distributed food to service staff for prompt delivery to customers.
- Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove and refrigerator.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Checked quality of raw materials before use.
- Managed daily operations of the kitchen including scheduling shifts for staff.
- Placed frequently used ingredients in proper storage containers and placed perishable items in refrigerator.
- Trained new chefs on proper cooking techniques and menu items.
- Liaised with vendors to purchase optimal recipe ingredients at cost-effective rates.
- Created weekly schedules for employees based on projected business volume.
- Ensured compliance with all health, safety and hygiene regulations within the kitchen area.
Education
Master of Science - Information Systems
Central Queensland University
Melbourne, VIC03-2017
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
JNTU
INDIA05-2011
Skills
- Food Presentation Skills
- Food safety
- Menu development
- Staff supervision
- Culinary Operations Management
- Service Excellence
Languages
English
Professional
Telugu
Professional
Hindi
Professional
Timeline
Chef
JAATHARA INDIAN RESTAURANT
11.2022 - Current
Chef
DOSA CORNER INDIAN RESTAURANT
10.2019 - 11.2020
Retail Worker
Office works
03.2019 - 10.2022
Food and Beverage Attendant
Delaware North Company
01.2017 - 03.2020
Chef
DOSA CORNER INDIAN RESTAURANT
03.2015 - 03.2018
Master of Science - Information Systems
Central Queensland University
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
JNTU
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