Gaurav Man Shrestha
Scarborough,ON
Summary
Dedicated chef skilled in menu creation and modification, cook and assistant supervision and cost control. Creative and artistic professional with several years of hands-on experience preparing meals for customers in fast-paced restaurant. Advanced knowledge of pastry, culinary and baking techniques. Take-charge professional delivering executive support and team leadership to business operations. Dependable and detail-oriented to manage multiple tasks and priorities. Broad experience includes office management, accounting, accounts receivable, invoicing, dispatching, database management, vendor negotiations and contract management. Recognized for exemplary customer service and team collaboration.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chef
Gelato Gelato Pizzeria
Woodbridge, Ontario
07.2022 - Current
- Used manual or electric appliances to clean, peel, slice and trim foods.
- Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
- Used pizza cutter to slice whole pizzas according to customer size specifications.
- Handled customer orders in a timely manner, ensuring accuracy of order.
- Shared information with customers about pizza preparation methods, ingredients and menu items.
Operations Executive
Platinum Beacon Hotel
Kathmandu, Nepal
11.2018 - 12.2021
- Managed the procurement of materials needed for daily operations.
- Resolved escalated customer inquiries or complaints in a timely manner.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Used strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships.
- Trained new employees on operational procedures and protocols.
- Developed and implemented operational strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs and increase customer satisfaction.
Chef De Partie
The Tradies Quality Hotel
Dickson, ACT, Australia
11.2016 - 02.2018
- Developed menus for special occasions, ensuring all dishes were prepared according to recipes and standards.
- Helped staff adhere to tough restaurant requirements through practical discipline and motivation.
- Communicated effectively with wait staff regarding patron food allergies and dietary restrictions.
- Oversaw kitchen employee scheduling to meet coverage needs and avoid wasted labor.
- Assisted with interviewing, hiring and training kitchen personnel.
- Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.
Chef
Criniti's Restaurant
Melbourne,VIC, Australia
06.2013 - 10.2016
- Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.
- Developed creative ideas for special events or promotions involving food preparation or presentation.
- Monitored kitchen area and staff to maintain overall safety and establish proper food handling techniques.
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
Education
Diploma - Police Foundation And Public Safety
Centennial College
Scarborough, None04-2025
Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery And Hospitality
International Institute of Business Management
Sydney,Australia02-2016
High School Diploma -
Nobel Academy
Kathmandu , Nepal09-2011
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Multitasking and organization
- Customer service
- Performance analysis
- Operational efficiency
Languages
English
Professional
Nepali
Native/ Bilingual
Hindi
Full Professional
Italian
Elementary
Volunteer:
Volunteer:
- Wheel on Hope Driver at Canadian Cancer Society
- Volunteer on different program organized byNepalese Canadian Communities Service
Certification
- Ontario Basic Security Guard Licenses
- Emergency First Aid with CPR,AED Training
Reference
Michael Granata
Restaurant Manager
Gelato Gelato pizzeria
ash5granata@gmail.com
6475341051
Timeline
Chef
Gelato Gelato Pizzeria
07.2022 - Current
Operations Executive
Platinum Beacon Hotel
11.2018 - 12.2021
Chef De Partie
The Tradies Quality Hotel
11.2016 - 02.2018
Chef
Criniti's Restaurant
06.2013 - 10.2016
- Ontario Basic Security Guard Licenses
- Emergency First Aid with CPR,AED Training
Diploma - Police Foundation And Public Safety
Centennial College
Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery And Hospitality
International Institute of Business Management
High School Diploma -
Nobel Academy
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