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LIPIN MANIYARA VEETTIL

LIPIN MANIYARA VEETTIL

Calgary,AB

Summary

Creative and passionate chef with experience in leading kitchen operations, menu development, and team management. Skilled in crafting innovative dishes that cater to diverse palates while ensuring high standards of food safety and quality. Demonstrated ability to improve kitchen efficiency and enhance dining experiences through effective leadership and culinary skills. Successfully elevated guest satisfaction by consistently delivering exceptional meals and fostering a positive working environment for the culinary team.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Sous Chef

Acclaim Hotel
Calgary, Alberta
12.2023 - Current
  • Communicated effectively with wait staff regarding patron food allergies and dietary restrictions.
  • Plated food according to restaurant artistic guidelines to promote attractive presentation.
  • Assisted in menu development and recipe testing.
  • Supervised cooks and other kitchen personnel during meal services.
  • Ensured food preparation and presentation met high standards of quality and sanitation.
  • Monitored food products, driving quality, freshness and integrity.

Sous Chef

HOLIDAY INN & SUITES
St.Catharines, Canada
08.2019 - 11.2023
  • Monitored quality, presentation and quantities of plated food across line.
  • Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
  • Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or service promptly and professionally.
  • Maintained accurate records of inventory, sales, labor costs, and other operational costs.
  • Experimented with various ingredients and cooking techniques to develop new and flavorful dishes for customers.
  • Streamlined kitchen processes to shorten wait times and serve additional guests.
  • Organized special events such as banquets or catering services when required.

Head Chef

WALNUT GROVE RESTAURANT
Dubai
04.2018 - 06.2019
  • Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or service promptly and professionally.
  • Monitored quality, presentation and quantities of plated food across line.
  • Supervised the preparation of meals according to customer orders in a timely manner.
  • Delegated tasks for kitchen employees and developed staff teams to streamline food preparation procedures.
  • Regularly interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
  • Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
  • Determined schedules and staff requirements necessary to prepare and plate food.
  • Improved performance of team members resulting in high-quality meals produced daily.

Assistant Head Chef

BUBO CAFE AND RESTAURANT
Dubai
05.2015 - 03.2018
  • Provide guidance and support to sous chefs in their roles as supervisors.
  • Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
  • Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
  • Built and managed relationships with local vendors to obtain fresh, quality ingredients at cost-effective prices.
  • Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.

Chef De Partie

GROSVENOR HOUSE
Dubai
04.2009 - 02.2015

Commi Chef

LE-ROYAL MERIDIAN BEACH RESORT AND SPA
Dubai
09.2007 - 03.2009

Industrial trainee

NANU RESORT
Goa, India
11.2006 - 07.2007

Education

Diploma - professional cookery

IIMS
India
01.2005

Higher secondary school certificate -

government of Kerala
India
01.2004

Secondary school leaving certificate -

government of Kerala
India
01.2002

Skills

  • Signature dish creation
  • Budgeting and cost control
  • Banquets and catering
  • Forecasting and planning
  • Menu design
  • Team management
  • Workflow coordination
  • Cost reduction
  • Culinary techniques

Languages

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Malayalam

Personal Information

  • Passport Number: G0 512565
  • Date of Birth: 03/01/88
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Marital Status: Married

Timeline

Sous Chef

Acclaim Hotel
12.2023 - Current

Sous Chef

HOLIDAY INN & SUITES
08.2019 - 11.2023

Head Chef

WALNUT GROVE RESTAURANT
04.2018 - 06.2019

Assistant Head Chef

BUBO CAFE AND RESTAURANT
05.2015 - 03.2018

Chef De Partie

GROSVENOR HOUSE
04.2009 - 02.2015

Commi Chef

LE-ROYAL MERIDIAN BEACH RESORT AND SPA
09.2007 - 03.2009

Industrial trainee

NANU RESORT
11.2006 - 07.2007

Diploma - professional cookery

IIMS

Higher secondary school certificate -

government of Kerala

Secondary school leaving certificate -

government of Kerala

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