Yaman Khatiwada
Northgate,QLD
Summary
Proficient Sous Chef highly effective at operating in fast-paced, demanding environments. Adaptable professional with success handling any challenge. 6 -year background in high-end restaurant industry.
Gifted Sous Chef with undeniable talents in developing menus to draw in clientele. Passionate individual creating healthy dishes made with locally grown ingredients. Ready for new challenge creating tasty meals for successful establishment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sous Chef
Oxford 152
04.2024 - Current
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Ensured consistent quality control of all dishes leaving the kitchen, resulting in a reputation for excellence among patrons.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
- Mentored junior kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative work environment that improved overall team performance.
Chef
Hotel Montague
01.2021 - 10.2023
- Adapted menus seasonally, incorporating fresh produce to create visually appealing and flavorful dishes.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
- Continually improved kitchen safety by enforcing strict hygiene protocols and staff training on equipment usage.
Chef
The Normanby Hotel
11.2019 - 01.2022
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
- Adapted menus seasonally, incorporating fresh produce to create visually appealing and flavorful dishes.
- Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Successfully met dietary requirements for diverse clientele by providing customized meal options upon request.
Cook
Peel Street Tavern
01.2020 - 07.2021
- Actively complied with all health department regulations and rectified issues immediately
- Stocked deliveries in a timely and safe manner
- Focused on breakfast, lunch and dinner menus
- Checked in deliveries and signed off on products received
- Prepared salad bar for dinner service
- Completed opening and closing checklists according to set standards
Factory Processor (Food Packing)
Kitchen Food Company , Loganlea
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Focused on daily delivery of order for sandwiches
- Kitchen delivery for foods
- Worked in kitchen for food processing in line
- Developed expertise in various processing systems for increased efficiency and accuracy.
Cook
Beach House Bar and Grill
11.2016 - 01.2018
- Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods
- Effectively communicated with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies, dietary needs and other special requests
- Managed closing duties, including restocking items
- Effectively used items in stock to decrease waste and profit loss
- Checked in deliveries and signed off on products received
- Prepared salad bar for dinner service
- Completed opening and closing checklists according to set standards
Education
Certificate Iv in Commercial Cookery
Swiss Institute
Sydney, NSW03-2023
BBA -
Holmes Institute
Brisbane 02-2019
High School Diploma -
QIBA
Brisbane01-2016
Skills
- Supervising food prep
- Food safety
- Kitchen organization
- Garnishing techniques
- Team leadership
Certification
- HACCP Certification (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) - International HACCP Alliance.
- Food Allergy Training Certificate–Food Allergy Research & Education or MenuTrinfo.
Timeline
Sous Chef
Oxford 152
04.2024 - Current
Chef
Hotel Montague
01.2021 - 10.2023
Cook
Peel Street Tavern
01.2020 - 07.2021
Chef
The Normanby Hotel
11.2019 - 01.2022
Factory Processor (Food Packing)
Kitchen Food Company , Loganlea
01.2018 - 12.2019
Cook
Beach House Bar and Grill
11.2016 - 01.2018
Certificate Iv in Commercial Cookery
Swiss Institute
BBA -
Holmes Institute
High School Diploma -
QIBA
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