Neeraj Kulkarni
Toronto
Summary
Adaptable and enterprising Sous Chef with solid industry background and proven expertise in building and leading successful teams. Talented problem-solver ready to back up fellow employees at any time.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Local Public Eatery
08.2022 - Current
- Supported the openings of two new restaurants in Vancouver and Toronto.
- Hired, managed, and trained kitchen staff.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare them for leadership roles.
- Modernized work processes to reduce guest wait times and boost daily output.
- Led daily staff briefings to communicate expectations and review safety procedures.
Shift Leader
Local Public Eatery
10.2021 - Current
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Monitor the day to day pars of the products.
- Co ordinate prep to meet the daily par levels.
- Uphold the quality of food and Kitchen standards.
- Train and Develop kitchen partners.
- Labour planning to meet labour targets.
Line Cook
Local Public Eatery
08.2020 - 10.2021
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate.
- Set up and prepare supplies and stations during a shift to maximize productivity.
- Created dishes daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Maintained the sanitation and upkeep of the kitchen.
Guest Service Associate
JW Marriott,
05.2019 - 09.2019
- Responsibilities- In charge of closing the Deli
- Section Holder and was also responsible for Handling Guest queries
- Prepared different Coffees and other cold beverages as and when required
- Serving of alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages
- In charge of maintaining the back of the house area.
Industrial Trainee
JW Marriott
11.2017 - 02.2018
- Department- Worked in all 4 operational Departments of the Hotel
- Main Responsibilities- Worked In IRD, was responsible for delivering orders to the room and also the pool deck
- Also responsible for clearance of trays from the Guest rooms
- Worked in Housekeeping, was responsible for providing Guest Supplies to the floor, also vacuuming of the allotted Guest rooms
- Worked In AYS, was responsible to provide anything that the Guest needed, also incharge of all trainees in that Department.
Education
Post Graduate Certificate - Food Tourism
Centennial College
Toronto08.2021
Post Graduate Certificate - Hotel And Restaurant Operations
Centennial College
Toronto, ON08.2020
Bachelor's - Hospitality Studies
AISSMS College of Hotel Management & CateringTechnology
Skills
- Guest Experience
- Hiring, Training, and Development
- Shift Scheduling
- Hospitality Service
- Interpersonal Relations
- Team Leadership
Additional Information
- Division Level Football Player.
- Special Recognition Award for being the F&B Manager for a College Event.
- Awarded the “Best Outgoing Student” for the Batch 2016-2019.
- Smart Serve Certified.
Timeline
Sous Chef
Local Public Eatery
08.2022 - Current
Shift Leader
Local Public Eatery
10.2021 - Current
Line Cook
Local Public Eatery
08.2020 - 10.2021
Guest Service Associate
JW Marriott,
05.2019 - 09.2019
Industrial Trainee
JW Marriott
11.2017 - 02.2018
Post Graduate Certificate - Food Tourism
Centennial College
Post Graduate Certificate - Hotel And Restaurant Operations
Centennial College
Bachelor's - Hospitality Studies
AISSMS College of Hotel Management & CateringTechnology
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