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
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