Arun Singh Thakur
Red Deer,AB
Summary
Experienced Sous Chef with expertise in food management, gastronomy, and guest services. Demonstrated exceptional organizational skills that consistently surpass customer and employer expectations. Seeking a role in a dynamic organization that values creativity and innovation in the culinary arts. Eager to contribute to a team dedicated to delivering exceptional dining experiences.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Browns Social House
07.2023 - 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.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
- Played a key role in achieving positive health inspection results by maintaining strict compliance with all relevant guidelines and regulations throughout daily operations.
- Increased kitchen productivity by optimizing workflow processes and delegating tasks appropriately within the team.
Chef De Partie
Home Bakery Kitchen LLC
05.2021 - 05.2023
- Ensure proper production of all menu items in assigned section
- Lead team of Demi Chefs de Partie and Commis Chefs
- Partner with Junior Sous Chef, Chef de Cuisine, as well as stewarding supervisors
- Establish food quality standards during storage, production and service
- Monitor and ensure opening and closing procedures for all kitchens and production areas
- Checks functions sheets, daily menus, and promotions
- Constantly attempt for producing safe and high quality of food
Commi1
Pullmantur Cruises Pvt Ltd
06.2018 - 01.2020
- Runs and checks in production areas to see that standards are being met
- Checking the set of stations is on time for each service period
- Notify Chef or Sous Chef of any problems or complaints as and when they arise - solve immediately if possible
- Follow all kitchen regulations as outlined and directed
- Checks staff feeding for quality, quantity and adherence to menu cycle
- Attends monthly kitchen meeting
- Provide outlet with minimum of inventory stock and maintain wastage levels at a minimum
- Communicate with the steward supervisor for cleaning schedules
- Ensure that high cost items are used properly
Chef De Partie
La Brioche Cafe
01.2016 - 05.2018
- To establish and strictly adhere to the par stocks for all operating equipment, supplies, inventoried items, and to ensure that the outlet is adequately equipped
- Ensure to establish a rapport with guests. Handle all guest requests and inquiries on food, beverage and service
- To perform any other duties as required by the Management
- Assist Sous Chefs in the performance of their culinary and other duties, the needs of the outlets and company standards
- Communicate with the chef to learn daily work tasks
- Show knowledge of all stations in the department
- Interact effectively with other line cooks
- Show mastery of all menu items and plate presentations
- Communicate with all line cooks for proper pars and production requirements in each station
- Keep work area clean at all times
Commi 1
La Brioche Cafe
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Recognizes good quality products and presentation
- Maintains high sanitation standard throughout the working station
- Maintains all service standards established in the kitchen and avoiding cross contamination
- Follows up and complies with the cleaning schedule established for the kitchen
- Check production schedule and pars
- Inform the Head Cook of any supplies that need to be requisitioned for the day's tasks
- Inspect the cleanliness and organization of the line and work stations; rectify any deficiencies
- Maintain throughout the shift
Commi 2
La Brioche Cafe
05.2013 - 12.2014
- To ensure that the assigned Kitchen is managed efficiently according to the established concept statement, providing a courteous, professional, efficient and flexible service at all times
- To comply with the work and management from supervisors
- Ensures that all Health & Safety standards are met, procedures followed, and that colleagues have the correct knowledge and tools to work safely
Education
Bachelor of Science - Hotel Management
Heritage Institute of Hotel Management
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh09.2012
Bachelor - English Hon's
Indira Gandhi National Open University
Delhi05.2011
Diploma - Food Production
Food Craft Institute Sec 42
Chandigarh05.2007
Senior Secondary Schooling - undefined
National Institute Of Open School
Delhi10.2005
Higher Secondary School - undefined
Bhartiya Public High School
Joginder Nagar03.2002
Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Powerpoint
- Crunch time enterprise
- Adaptive
- Decision Making
- Active Listener
- Trust worthy
Languages
English Advanced
Full Professional
Hindi Native
Native or Bilingual
Training
- STCW
- Sri Ram Institute of Marine Studies
- PST (Personal Survival Techniques), PSSR (Personal Safety and Social Responsibility), EFA (Elementary First Aid), FPFF (Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting)
Hobbies and Interests
Hiking, Traveling, Team Sports
Passport Details
- Passport No. U7118457
- Date Of Issue 2020-12-02
- Date of Expiry 2030-11-02
Declaration
I hereby declare that all the information given above is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
Arun Singh Thakur
Timeline
Sous Chef
Browns Social House
07.2023 - Current
Chef De Partie
Home Bakery Kitchen LLC
05.2021 - 05.2023
Commi1
Pullmantur Cruises Pvt Ltd
06.2018 - 01.2020
Chef De Partie
La Brioche Cafe
01.2016 - 05.2018
Commi 1
La Brioche Cafe
01.2015 - 12.2015
Commi 2
La Brioche Cafe
05.2013 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Science - Hotel Management
Heritage Institute of Hotel Management
Bachelor - English Hon's
Indira Gandhi National Open University
Diploma - Food Production
Food Craft Institute Sec 42
Senior Secondary Schooling - undefined
National Institute Of Open School
Higher Secondary School - undefined
Bhartiya Public High School
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