Santosh Kandel
Coorparoo,Australia
Summary
Dynamic Head Chef with a proven track record at Alfred Street Bar & Bottlo, excelling in menu development and food costing. Renowned for leadership and effective communication, I create innovative dishes while fostering teamwork and training staff, ensuring high-quality culinary experiences and efficient kitchen management.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Chef (Full Time)
Alfred Street Bar & Bottlo/ My Beer Dealer
Fortitude valley, Australia
08.2023 - Current
- Developed a range of creative and flavorful dishes while working as a Head Chef at MBD.
- Experience preparing a variety of dishes ranging from American to Asian cuisines.
- Skilled in menu creation and presentation, as well as food costing and budgeting.
Commis Chef (Casual)
Rosalie Gourmet Market
Paddington, Australia
10.2021 - 08.2023
- Worked collaboratively with the other senior chefs to ensure efficient and timely production of meals.
- Maintained a clean kitchen environment in compliance with all safety and sanitation regulations.
Cook (Casual)
Libertine Restaurant & Bar
Brisbane City, Australia
02.2021 - 01.2023
- Prepared meals for daily service and special events with high quality standards as well as trained and mentored junior chefs.
- Provided guidance to junior cooks regarding food preparation methods and techniques.
Kitchen Hand (Casual)
Hyderabad Flavours
Annerley , Qld
10.2019 - 01.2021
- Cleaned dishes, pots, pans and utensils.
- Assisted chefs in preparing meals by washing vegetables and fruits, cutting meats and other tasks as needed.
- Participated in receiving deliveries and organizing supplies in storage areas.
Education
Diploma - Hospitality Management
Canterbury Technical Institute
09.2023
Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery
Canterbury technical institute
02.2023
Skills
- Food safety
- Menu development/ pricing
- Teamwork
- Staff training
- Kitchen management
- Leadership
- Work ethic
- Effective communication
- Plating and presentation
- Waste reduction
References
- Antoinette Pollock, Alfred Street Bar and Bottlo, Ant@mybeerdealer.com.au, 0401855424
- Rae Gough, Rosalie Gourmet Market, rae@rosaliegourmet.com.au, 0401 758 236
- Pang Thitika, Libertine Restaurant & Bar, Chef@libertine.net.au, 0411 359 768
Personal Information
Nationality: Nepalese
Timeline
Head Chef (Full Time)
Alfred Street Bar & Bottlo/ My Beer Dealer
08.2023 - Current
Commis Chef (Casual)
Rosalie Gourmet Market
10.2021 - 08.2023
Cook (Casual)
Libertine Restaurant & Bar
02.2021 - 01.2023
Kitchen Hand (Casual)
Hyderabad Flavours
10.2019 - 01.2021
Diploma - Hospitality Management
Canterbury Technical Institute
Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery
Canterbury technical institute
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