GAURANG KAUSHIK

• Partnered with vendors and suppliers to effectively manage and budget.
• Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
• Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to obtain best pricing and terms.
• Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
• Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.

Lead, mentor, and manage culinary team Develop and plan menus and daily specials

• Managed food costing and inventory.

• Ensure compliance with applicable health codes and regulations.

• Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance, and cleanliness of production and service areas.

• Created lists for kitchen personnel for daily food preparation tasks.

• Adapted quickly when presented with changes in orders or unexpected requests from customers.

• Improved food quality and consistency by creating new, diverse recipe

• Directs food preparation and collaborates with executive chef
• Helps in the design of food and drink menu
• Produces high quality plates, including both design and taste
• Oversees and supervises kitchen staff
• Assists with menu planning, inventory, and management of supplies.

• Responsible for train and manage kitchen personnel and supervise/coordinate all related culinary activities
• Estimate food consumption and requisition or purchase food
• Supervise and monitor the sous-chef and his stations
• Coordinate with management and staff to ensure proper communication of concerns
• Assist in menu setting and budget management accordingly
• Educate the chefs and kitchen workers regarding standard hygiene and quality policies and ensure these are implemented.
• Managed daily kitchen operations with 30 staff members
• Development of the staff in terms of kitchen trainings
• Oversaw food preparation and production, ensuring 100% food safety procedures were followed
• Managed relationships with vendors, checked quality of supplies and equipment.