Sunil Kumar
Bahrain
Summary
Accomplished Senior Sous Chef with a proven track record at Masso, enhancing kitchen operations and elevating food quality through expert menu development, cost control, and kitchen staff management. Skilled in allergy awareness and food safety, I led teams to achieve top-notch dining experiences, showcasing a blend of culinary creativity and leadership excellence. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Sous Chef
Masso
09.2022 - Current
- Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
- Generated employee schedules and work assignments and determined appropriate compensation rates.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
- Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for restaurant.
- Developed close relationships with suppliers to source best ingredients.
Junior Sous Chef
Masso
08.2020 - 09.2022
- Ordered new ingredients and supplies to meet expected needs.
- Planned menus and services for restaurant and off-site events.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Prepped daily menu items to quickly deliver upon request.
- Successfully completed kitchen product inventory as assigned.
- Assisted sous chef with weekly schedule drafts for 10 kitchen staff.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
Senior Chef De Partie
Masso
12.2018 - 08.2020
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
Chef De Partie
Masso
11.2016 - 11.2018
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Developed and cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Plated meals paying special attention to garnishes and overall presentation.
Demi Chef De Partie
Masso
04.2015 - 11.2016
- Reduced costs and losses through regular rotation of fresh food items and employment of waste-reduction food prep techniques.
- Assisted with development of new menu items, researching and workshopping recipes compatible with existing menu.
- Supported chef de partie in daily mise-en-place, assigned preparation projects and inventory activities.
- Monitored stock levels of both ingredients and seasonings, notifying head chef of low levels to support prompt ordering.
Demi Chef De Partie
Nando's Restaurant
03.2013 - 08.2014
- Participated in food tastings and taste tests.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Food Production
FCI
India06.2006
Skills
- Cost Control
- Nutrition knowledge
- Kitchen Management
- Allergy awareness
- Menu development
- Recipe creation
- Food presentation
- Waste Reduction
- Recipes and menu planning
- Food spoilage prevention
- Team Leadership
- Kitchen Staff Management
- Hiring, Training, and Development
- BOH Operations
- Quality Assurance
- Signature dish creation
- Food plating and presentation
- Food Safety
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Recipe Development
- Hygiene Policy Implementation
Accomplishments
- Awarded employ of the year 2018.
- Oversaw foodservice operations for 5-star At masso.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Selected to create and prepare unique dishes for private parties with well-known celebrities.
Certification
First aid Training - 2020
- Hygiene License -
Languages
Malayalam
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Hindi
Advanced
C1
Tamil
Intermediate
B1
Arabic
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Senior Sous Chef
Masso
09.2022 - Current
Junior Sous Chef
Masso
08.2020 - 09.2022
Senior Chef De Partie
Masso
12.2018 - 08.2020
Chef De Partie
Masso
11.2016 - 11.2018
Demi Chef De Partie
Masso
04.2015 - 11.2016
Demi Chef De Partie
Nando's Restaurant
03.2013 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Science - Food Production
FCI
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