Yogendra Thapa
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience as a Sous Chef at Pepe's Mexican Restaurant, excelling in kitchen leadership and food safety. Proven track record in enhancing menu offerings and optimizing inventory management, resulting in increased guest satisfaction and repeat visits. Skilled in delegating tasks and fostering team collaboration for peak service efficiency.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Pepe's Mexican Restaurant at Bayside
Wynnum, QLD
08.2023 - Current
- Coordinated kitchen operations, ensuring timely preparation and presentation of dishes.
- Monitored inventory levels, placing orders to ensure adequate supply of ingredients.
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Collaborated with Head chef to develop innovative menu items, leading to increased guest return rates and positive reviews.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Assisted in budget planning and cost management efforts, helping the establishment maintain profitability without sacrificing quality or service standards.
- Coordinated with front-of-house staff to ensure cohesive dining experience, addressing any customer concerns with prompt and effective solutions.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
Chef, Sous-chef
Pepe's Mexican Restaurant at Newmarket
Newmarket, QLD
11.2021 - 08.2023
- Assisted in meal preparation and ingredient organization for efficient kitchen workflow.
- Learned food safety protocols to maintain high standards of hygiene and sanitation.
- Supported the execution of daily specials by following established recipes and cooking techniques.
- Maintained cleanliness of workstations and kitchen equipment to promote a safe cooking environment.
- Engaged in training sessions to enhance culinary skills and knowledge of kitchen operations.
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
Education
Diploma of Hospitality Management -
Vibe College
Brisbane06-2023
Certificate IV In Commercial Cookery -
Vibe College
Brisbane11-2022
Skills
- Kitchen leadership
- Ingredient knowledge
- Inventory management
- Safe food handling
- Supervising food prep
- Ordering and requisitions
- Garnishing and plating
- Kitchen equipment operation
Timeline
Sous Chef
Pepe's Mexican Restaurant at Bayside
08.2023 - Current
Chef, Sous-chef
Pepe's Mexican Restaurant at Newmarket
11.2021 - 08.2023
Diploma of Hospitality Management -
Vibe College
Certificate IV In Commercial Cookery -
Vibe College