Sanjay Nepali
Bahrs Scrub,QLD
Summary
Skilled Chef with background in culinary arts, specializing in creating delectable cuisine while managing kitchen staff. Experience includes food preparation and presentation, menu planning, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness. Strengths include creativity in recipe development, strong leadership skills in team management, and commitment to ensuring customer satisfaction. Previous work significantly improved kitchen efficiency and elevated dining experience for patrons through innovative dishes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Demi Chef
novotel surfers paradise
Gold Coast, Qld
07.2025 - Current
- Prepared and cooked high-quality dishes in fast-paced kitchen environments.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal service and customer satisfaction.
- Managed food inventory, maintaining freshness and proper storage techniques.
- Assisted in menu planning, incorporating seasonal ingredients and food trends.
- Trained junior chefs on cooking techniques and kitchen safety protocols.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace for efficiency.
- Resolved kitchen issues promptly to maintain smooth operations during service hours.
- Assisted in the daily preparation of meals according to recipes.
- Ensured proper storage conditions were maintained throughout the kitchen area.
- Ensured compliance with health regulations regarding sanitation standards.
- Maintained records of food waste and cost-saving measures implemented.
Chef
Manos Italian Restaurant
Paradise Point, Gold Coast, Qld
09.2021 - 01.2023
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Collaborated with vendors and suppliers to obtain quality recipe ingredients while adhering to company budgets.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Developed and cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
Chef
House of brews
Surfers Paradise,, Queensland
03.2016 - 08.2021
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs.
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes that met customer needs and palates.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Inventoried food, ingredient and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Oversaw grill, stove and oven and cleaned all equipment in proper manner after every shift.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work efficient and consistent.
Industrial training
Holiday Inn
Kuala Lumpur , Malayasia
07.2014 - 01.2015
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle costumer needs.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Utilized communication practices with kitchen staff to deliver customer meals in timely manner.
Chef
D Arena restaurant
Kathmandu, Nepal
03.2010 - 07.2014
Management Trainee
Radisson Hotel
Kathmandu, Nepal
04.2012 - 09.2012
- Maintained positive lobby presence, pleasantly greeting guests and employees.
- Participated in opening and closing procedures by prepping inventory sheets, balancing inventory to cash and closing out point-of-sale systems.
Education
+2 - High school
Prime international college
Kathmandu, NepalCertificate IV - Commercial cookery
Victorian college of vocational excellence
Hobart, Tasmania Bachelor of arts - International hospitality and tourism management
Silver mountain school of hotel management
Kathmandu, NepalSkills
- Menu planning
- Food inventory management
- Kitchen safety protocols
- Cooking techniques
- Cost control measures
- Sanitation compliance
- Food safety
- Grilling expertise
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Pasta making
- Supply ordering
- Menu pricing
- Sanitation procedures
- Safe food handling
- Ordering and requisitions
Personal Information
Title: Chef
Refrence
Christine Lambert
Sous chef
Mercure Gold Coast Resort
Timeline
Demi Chef
novotel surfers paradise
07.2025 - Current
Chef
Manos Italian Restaurant
09.2021 - 01.2023
Chef
House of brews
03.2016 - 08.2021
Industrial training
Holiday Inn
07.2014 - 01.2015
Management Trainee
Radisson Hotel
04.2012 - 09.2012
Chef
D Arena restaurant
03.2010 - 07.2014
+2 - High school
Prime international college
Certificate IV - Commercial cookery
Victorian college of vocational excellence
Bachelor of arts - International hospitality and tourism management
Silver mountain school of hotel management
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