Hardeep Singh Brar
Whitehorse
Summary
Accomplished Executive Chef with a proven track record, enhancing kitchen operations and elevating customer satisfaction through innovative menu development and effective team leadership. Expert in food safety and cost control, significantly improving operational efficiency. Renowned for mentoring junior chefs and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive-chef/ Head Chef
Tony's Pasta & Seafood House
12.2021 - Current
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Maintained a safe and sanitary work environment, adhering to health department standards and regulations.
- Increased customer satisfaction by creating innovative and diverse menus tailored to various dietary needs.
- Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for restaurant.
- Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Delivered excellent food quality and maximized customer satisfaction by preparing meals according to customer requests.
- Conducted regular evaluations of kitchen equipment and appliances, ensuring proper maintenance and timely replacement to maintain optimal operational efficiency.
- Mentored junior chefs, enhancing team skills and fostering culture of continuous improvement.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless dining experiences for guests.
- Implemented staff training programs to improve culinary skills, teamwork, and overall productivity.
Sous Chef
Camping Simuni Beach Resort
07.2009 - 10.2021
- 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.
- Collaborated with executive chef to develop innovative menu items, leading to increased guest return rates and positive reviews.
- Contributed to successful catering events by coordinating meal preparation and execution, exceeding client expectations on each occasion.
- Implemented proper cleaning procedures, ensuring a safe and sanitary kitchen workspace compliant with health department regulations.
- Increased kitchen productivity by optimizing workflow processes and delegating tasks appropriately within the team.
- Participated in menu planning meetings, offering creative input that led to new signature dishes garnering rave reviews from guests.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
Education
Diploma in Food Production -
Skills
- Food safety
- Kitchen leadership
- Menu planning
- Food preparation
- Kitchen organization
- Cost control
- Team leadership
- Inventory control
- Staff training
- Sanitation procedures
Languages
English
Full Professional
Croatian
Professional Working
Certification
Food safe level 1
Accomplishments
- Re-designed kitchen stations and equipment placement which increased productivity and enhanced workflow processes.
- Prepared meals, including appetizers and desserts, for high-volume catering event.
- Reduced food costs by sourcing and securing new supplier.
- Ensured safe and efficient kitchen operations while managing a BOH staff
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Executive-chef/ Head Chef - Tony's Pasta & Seafood House
12.2021 - Current
Sous Chef - Camping Simuni Beach Resort
07.2009 - 10.2021
Food safe level 1
Chandigarh Institute of Hotel Management - Diploma in Food Production,
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