OMKAR BHAKARE
Toronto,Canada
Summary
Culinary professional with 8+ years of international experience in high-volume kitchens across luxury cruise lines, fine dining, and casual establishments. Skilled in menu development, staff training, and kitchen operations management, with a proven track record of enhancing culinary standards and optimizing workflows. Adept at maintaining food safety compliance, recipe accuracy, and operational efficiency while delivering exceptional dining experiences. Recognized for mentorship, leadership, and the ability to perform under pressure in multicultural environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Supervisor
The Pint Public House
08.2024 - Current
- Lead and supervise kitchen operations in a high-volume restaurant serving 500+ guests daily.
- Train, mentor, and evaluate staff, boosting team efficiency and reducing errors by 20%.
- Streamlined order management process, ensuring 100% adherence to recipe and portion standards.
- Collaborated with management to optimize menu offerings and improve guest satisfaction ratings.
2nd Cook
Royal Caribbean International / Celebrity Cruises
03.2019 - 12.2023
- Prepared and cooked meals for thousands of passengers and crew daily in a fast-paced, multicultural kitchen.
- Assisted in baking, night lunch, and dietary-specific meal preparations, maintaining zero non-compliance issues with safety audits.
- Contributed to menu variety by supporting chefs in international cuisine sections.
- Recognized for consistency, speed, and teamwork during peak service hours.
Commis 1
Grand Hyatt
12.2016 - 02.2019
- Prepared daily mise-en-place for pizza and pasta sections, ensuring high consistency and presentation standards.
- Supported Chef de Partie in fine dining service and contributed to maintaining customer satisfaction levels above 95%.
Intern
Grand Hyatt
06.2016 - 11.2016
- Assisted senior chefs in multiple sections, gaining strong foundational culinary skills.
- Supported preparation and plating in high-pressure banqueting environments.
Education
Diploma in Food Production -
National Council For Hotel Management & Catering Technology
01.2016
H.S.C. - undefined
V.K. Krishna Menon College of Commerce & Economics
01.2014
S.S.C. - undefined
Dyandeep Vidya Mandir School
01.2012
Skills
- Recipe adherence & Kitchen organization
- Food safety & Quality control
- Multi-order cooking & Task prioritization
- Staff training & Mentorship
- Menu planning & Portion management
- Fast-paced kitchen operations
Timeline
Kitchen Supervisor
The Pint Public House
08.2024 - Current
2nd Cook
Royal Caribbean International / Celebrity Cruises
03.2019 - 12.2023
Commis 1
Grand Hyatt
12.2016 - 02.2019
Intern
Grand Hyatt
06.2016 - 11.2016
H.S.C. - undefined
V.K. Krishna Menon College of Commerce & Economics
S.S.C. - undefined
Dyandeep Vidya Mandir School
Diploma in Food Production -
National Council For Hotel Management & Catering Technology