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Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
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Niksal Rai

Toronto,Canada

Summary

Enthusiastic hospitality professional with more than 5 years of hands-on experience in both kitchen and front-of-house operations across international settings. Adept at preparing quality food, maintaining hygiene standards, and delivering exceptional customer service in high paced environment, with a strong commitment to teamwork, precision , and continuous professional development.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cook 2

Dunfield Retirement Residence, Toronto
01.2025 - Current
  • Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
  • Prepared dishes for various dietary needs, demonstrating flexibility and skill in accommodating diverse guest preferences while maintaining taste and presentation standards.
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.

Server

Dunfield Retirement Residence, Toronto
07.2023 - 07.2025
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.

Kitchen Assistance

Chautari Restaurant, Dharan
08.2021 - 10.2022


  • Prepared ingredients and assembled dishes according to restaurant recipe specifications, ensuring consistency in taste and presentation.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, and maximizing customer satisfaction.

F&B Production Intern

Club Himalaya by ACE Hotels, Nagarkot
12.2020 - 06.2021
  • Handled daily mise en place and assisted in preparing food items according to kitchen chits and standardized hotel recipes, ensuring consistency and quality.
  • Gained hands-on training in bakery section, learning to prepare pastry items and baked goods following hotel pastry recipe and presentation standard.

F&B Service Intern

Dubai Marine Beach Resort & Spa, Dubai
01.2020 - 03.2020
  • Demonstrated strong work ethic and quick learning ability during my internship in Dubai, earning the manager's trust to independently open and prepare the restaurant for daily service.
  • Trained in barista skills and entrusted with full responsibility for opening the barista station during service hours.

Education

Post Graduate - Hospitality And Tourism Operations Management

Fanshawe College
01.2024

Undergraduate degree - Hotel Management

International School of Tourism And Hotel Management
10-2020

Skills

  • Time Management
  • Quick Adaptability
  • Communication skills
  • Highly Organized
  • Team Collaboration
  • Customer Service Oriented

Career Objective

Dedicated and hardworking hospitality professional seeking a position in the service sector where I can continue delivering exceptional guest experience. Passionate about culinary arts with a long-term goal of becoming a skilled pastry chef and eventually opening my own business. Eager to contribute my customer-focused mindset, respect for teamwork, and commitment to excellence in a dynamic and growth-oriented environment. 

Certification

  • Safe check Advanced Food Safety Certificate (January 2024)
  • AHLA - Front desk representative Certificate (July 2023)
  • AHLA - Guest Service Professional Certificate (July 2024)
  • Smart Serve (June 2023)
  • AODA Certificate (March 2023)
  • Professional Barista Certificate (April 2021)

Languages

English
Nepali
Hindi

Timeline

Cook 2

Dunfield Retirement Residence, Toronto
01.2025 - Current

Server

Dunfield Retirement Residence, Toronto
07.2023 - 07.2025

Kitchen Assistance

Chautari Restaurant, Dharan
08.2021 - 10.2022

F&B Production Intern

Club Himalaya by ACE Hotels, Nagarkot
12.2020 - 06.2021

F&B Service Intern

Dubai Marine Beach Resort & Spa, Dubai
01.2020 - 03.2020

Post Graduate - Hospitality And Tourism Operations Management

Fanshawe College

Undergraduate degree - Hotel Management

International School of Tourism And Hotel Management
Niksal Rai