Sulav Gautam
Waratah,NSW
Summary
Accomplished Chef with a proven track record at Wests Mayfield, General Roberts, enhancing kitchen efficiency and food quality through expert kitchen management and effective communications. Skilled in food safety, knife techniques, and mentoring staff, I've developed dishes that significantly increased customer base, all while maintaining a collaborative work environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chef
Winner Circle Hotel
11.2022 - Current
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Observed different kitchen chefs' preparation of sauces, breads, and other items to gain knowledge in diverse cooking and baking techniques.
- Managed time efficiently by prioritizing tasks and multitasking effectively during peak service hours.
- Prepared and cooked quality meals in high-volume, fast-paced service environments.
Chef
Wests Mayfield
03.2021 - Current
- 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.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining food preparation processes and maintaining a clean workspace.
- Coordinated special events catering services.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies.
- Mentored junior chefs in culinary techniques, fostering a collaborative and learning-focused work environment.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Upheld stringent food safety regulations.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless service, addressing and resolving any issues promptly.
Chef
General Roberts
05.2020 - 10.2022
Junior Sous Chef
Honey Suckle Hotel
03.2021 - 03.2022
Pizza Chef
New Market Hotel
08.2019 - 01.2021
Sous Chef
Kirribilli Hotel
08.2017 - 12.2020
Chef
Panjerotti Cafe
07.2017 - 02.2020
Education
Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery - Hotel Management
Sydney College of Business And Management
Marrickville, NSW03-2021
Proficiency Certificate Level in Hotel Management -
Sungava Higher Secondary School
Nepal10-2015
Skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Knife Skills
- Cooking techniques
- Food quality
- Kitchen Management
- Food presentation
- Meal Preparation
- Effective Communications
- Kitchen Operations
- Grilling Techniques
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Food plating and presentation
Certification
Food safety supervisor
Timeline
Chef
Winner Circle Hotel
11.2022 - Current
Chef
Wests Mayfield
03.2021 - Current
Junior Sous Chef
Honey Suckle Hotel
03.2021 - 03.2022
Chef
General Roberts
05.2020 - 10.2022
Pizza Chef
New Market Hotel
08.2019 - 01.2021
Sous Chef
Kirribilli Hotel
08.2017 - 12.2020
Chef
Panjerotti Cafe
07.2017 - 02.2020
Food safety supervisor
Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery - Hotel Management
Sydney College of Business And Management
Proficiency Certificate Level in Hotel Management -
Sungava Higher Secondary School
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