Gaurav Verma
chef
Adliya Manama
Summary
Top-notch professional with expertise in menu development, kitchen management and staff training. Creates unique and delicious dishes while controlling food and labor costs. Collaborative and committed to seeking feedback from customers and staff to improve kitchen workflows.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Demi Chef De Partie
The Orangery Tearoom And Patisserie
03.2023 - Current
- Modernized work processes to reduce guest wait times and boost daily output.
- Assisted other chefs with ingredients preparation in support of recipes designed by head chef.
- Modified recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.
- Assisted with development of new menu items, researching and workshopping recipes compatible with existing menu.
- Led daily staff meetings to communicate expectations and review safety procedures.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current culinary trends and techniques.
Commis Chef
My Cafe Restaurant
04.2022 - 02.2023
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Modified recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
- Developed and remained accountable for safety, quality, consistency and adherence to standards.
Commis Chef
Al AREEN GROUP
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Rotated through all prep stations to learn different techniques.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
Industrial Trainee
Park Plaza
04.2019 - 10.2019
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
- Collaborated with vendors and suppliers to obtain quality recipe ingredients while adhering to company budgets.
- Developed new recipes and flavor combinations to enhance customer dining experience.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Implemented successful cross-marketing strategies such as food and wine pairings.
Education
Advance Diploma In Culinary Arts - Culinary Arts
Ishtha Institute Of Hospitality And Culinary Arts
Khatima Udham Singh Nagar Uttarakhand India04.2018
Skills
- Cutting Techniques
- Waste Control
- Food Allergies
- Chef Support
- Portion Sizes
- Stock Rotation
- Quality Improvement
- Proper Storage Procedures
Timeline
Demi Chef De Partie
The Orangery Tearoom And Patisserie
03.2023 - Current
Commis Chef
My Cafe Restaurant
04.2022 - 02.2023
Commis Chef
Al AREEN GROUP
03.2021 - 03.2022
Industrial Trainee
Park Plaza
04.2019 - 10.2019
Advance Diploma In Culinary Arts - Culinary Arts
Ishtha Institute Of Hospitality And Culinary Arts
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