Saurabh Kafle
Sydney
Summary
Proven leader in kitchen management, adept at optimizing operations and elevating standards at The Locker Room Hotel. Excelled in food safety compliance and staff coordination, significantly enhancing customer satisfaction. Skilled in multitasking and organization, demonstrated through streamlined service delivery and rigorous attention to detail.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Kitchen Manager (Full Time)
The Locker Room Hotel
2023.07 - Current
- Managed daily kitchen operations, delegating tasks among staff members to optimize workflow and maintain high-quality standards.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Improved customer satisfaction by addressing feedback promptly and implementing necessary adjustments to kitchen procedures.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, conducting regular inspections to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Streamlined communication between kitchen staff during busy shifts, facilitating smooth collaboration for timely service delivery.
- Implemented and maintained food safety and sanitation standards to establish safe handling and preparation of food.
- Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
Chef De Partie (Casual )
Forrester Pub
2022.08 - 2023.01
- Provided support in all areas of the kitchen as needed, demonstrating versatility and adaptability under pressure.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple stations during busy service periods.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Complied with portion and serving sizes as per restaurant standards.
- Assisted in staff training, developing strong teamwork and consistency in dish preparation.
- Sanitized all counters properly to prevent food-borne illness.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep work and implementing time-saving techniques.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
Chef De Partie (Part Time)
Teddy Larkins Seafood and Steakhouse
2020.10 - 2022.05
- Provided support in all areas of the kitchen as needed, demonstrating versatility and adaptability under pressure.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple stations during busy service periods.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Operated all kitchen equipment safely to prevent injuries.
- Rotated stock to use items before expiration date.
- Complied with portion and serving sizes as per restaurant standards.
- Sanitized all counters properly to prevent food-borne illness.
- Ensured compliance with food safety regulations by maintaining proper storage protocols for perishable items and promptly addressing any potential hazards.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
Education
Diploma - Hospitality Management
Queensford College Nsw
Sydney, NSW09.2022
Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery
Queensford College
Sydney, NSW03.2022
Skills
- Food Safety Compliance
- Sanitation Standards
- Food Preparation
- Waste Reduction
- Cost Control
- Customer Service
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking and Organization
- Kitchen Equipment Maintenance
- Kitchen staff coordination
Timeline
Assistant Kitchen Manager (Full Time)
The Locker Room Hotel
2023.07 - Current
Chef De Partie (Casual )
Forrester Pub
2022.08 - 2023.01
Chef De Partie (Part Time)
Teddy Larkins Seafood and Steakhouse
2020.10 - 2022.05
Diploma - Hospitality Management
Queensford College Nsw
Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery
Queensford College
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