Uttamjit Singh Sekhon
Wickham,Australia
Summary
Accomplished chef with over five years of experience in crafting innovative dishes and managing high-performing kitchen operations. Specializing in Indian cuisine, I bring expertise in fine dining, casual dining, and high-volume restaurant settings. Passionate about delivering exceptional culinary experiences, maintaining the highest standards of food safety, and leading kitchen teams with creativity and efficiency. Adept at menu development, inventory control, and customer satisfaction.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Stardeck group
12.2024 - Current
Chef
Signature Indian Cuisine
06.2024 - 12.2024
- Lead kitchen team in preparing and serving authentic Indian dishes with modern culinary techniques
- Manage kitchen operations, including stock control, staff supervision, and quality assurance
- Collaborate with restaurant owners to develop promotions, seasonal menus, and special events
- Ensure compliance with health and safety standards for food storage and preparation
- Key Achievements: Introduced a fusion menu blending Indian spices with Australian produce, increasing customer retention and positive reviews
Chef
Clare Valley Investments Pty Ltd
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Managed kitchen operations, ensuring a high-quality dining experience
- Created and updated menus based on seasonal ingredients and customer preferences
- Recruited, trained, and mentored kitchen staff, fostering a productive work environment
- Maintained kitchen equipment to reduce downtime and improve efficiency
- Key Achievements: Developed a successful weekly tasting menu, reducing food wastage by 20% through better inventory control
Chef
AA & J Pty Ltd T/A Benalla Curry House
07.2021 - 07.2023
- Led high-volume kitchen operations, ensuring timely and quality food preparation
- Designed and introduced innovative Indian dishes, enhancing customer satisfaction
- Trained a team of five kitchen staff in cooking techniques and safety procedures
- Controlled food costs by managing inventory and sourcing high-quality ingredients
- Key Achievements: Improved kitchen efficiency by 15% through workflow optimization and teamwork
Education
Advanced Diploma - Hospitality Management
Pax Institute of Education
05.2021
Diploma - Hospitality Management
Australian Education Academy Pty Ltd
10.2019
Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery
Everest Institute
02.2019
Certificate III - Commercial Cookery
Boston Institute of Technology
05.2018
Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science Engineering
Punjab Technical University
05.2014
Skills
- Culinary Expertise
- Menu Development
- Kitchen Operations
- Food Safety & Hygiene
- Team Leadership
- Customer Service
- Time Management
- Technical Skills
- Kitchen Management Software
- Inventory Control Systems
- Cost Control
- Budgeting
- Financial Management
- Commercial Kitchen Equipment
- Modern Cooking Techniques
- Knife skills
Timeline
Chef
Stardeck group
12.2024 - Current
Chef
Signature Indian Cuisine
06.2024 - 12.2024
Chef
Clare Valley Investments Pty Ltd
09.2023 - 06.2024
Chef
AA & J Pty Ltd T/A Benalla Curry House
07.2021 - 07.2023
Diploma - Hospitality Management
Australian Education Academy Pty Ltd
Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery
Everest Institute
Certificate III - Commercial Cookery
Boston Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science Engineering
Punjab Technical University
Advanced Diploma - Hospitality Management
Pax Institute of Education
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