Suman Bhandari
Bowral,Australia
Summary
A dedicated and versatile professional with over 7 years of experience in the hospitality industry, particularly in high-pressure kitchen environments. Currently, I am serving as a Head Chef, where I have spent the last 4 years building a successful business, training and developing a strong team, creating innovative menus, and overseeing kitchen operations. My responsibilities have included everything from staff management and creating rosters to maintaining quality standards and ensuring smooth operations. However, after years of commitment to the culinary field, I am now looking to transition into a more fulfilling role in the Disability Support sector. While I do not have direct experience as a support worker, I am eager to learn and take on new challenges. My strong leadership skills, passion for helping others, and ability to train and support teams will serve me well as I embark on this new career path, where I can make a meaningful impact and contribute to improving the quality of life for individuals with disabilities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Chef
Bowral Bowling Club
Bowral, Australia
11.2021 - Current
- Overseeing kitchen staff
- Creating seasonal menu according to the customer demands
- Managing food preparation and ensuring food quality and consistency
- Maintaining Kitchen safety and cleanliness
- Ordering supplies and controlling food costs
- Training and developing kitchen staff
- Implementing kitchen procedure
- Collaborating with management on budgeting and planning
Chef
The Paper Mill
Liverpool, NSW
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Developed standard recipes and techniques for food preparation and presentation, promoting consistently high-quality food items.
- Collaborated with restaurant management to align kitchen operations with goals of establishment.
- Kept up to date with current culinary trends, as well as health and safety regulations.
- Ensured compliance with all health, safety and hygiene regulations within the kitchen area.
Chef
The Backyard
Concord, NSW
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
- Suggested and prepared promotional dishes according to ingredient availability and customer preferences.
- Stored foods correctly using correct storage containers and labelling systems.
- Helped management stay on top of supply needs by sharing information about low or spoiled inventory.
Education
Cert III, Cert IV - Commercial Cookery and Diploma in Hospitality Management
Australian Academy of Management and Science
Quakers Hill, NSW01.2020
High School (HSEB) -
Bridgewater International College
Kathmandu, Nepal04.2017
Skills
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Effective time management
- Problem-solving skills
- Creative mind
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Exceptional organizational skills
- Reliable
- Punctual
- Trustworthy
Certification
- First Aid Certificate
- NDIS Modules Certificates
- Food Safety Supervisor Certificate
Languages
Nepali
Native/ Bilingual
English
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Head Chef
Bowral Bowling Club
11.2021 - Current
Chef
The Paper Mill
01.2020 - 01.2021
Chef
The Backyard
01.2018 - 01.2020
Cert III, Cert IV - Commercial Cookery and Diploma in Hospitality Management
Australian Academy of Management and Science
High School (HSEB) -
Bridgewater International College
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