PRASHANT KOMALAN
Canmore,AB
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at The Rimrock Resort Hotel, Juniper Bistro, Holiday Inn and Chateau Canmore, excelling in high-volume kitchen environments. Proven expertise in dish preparation and team training, fostering a motivated workforce. Committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and quality, while enhancing menu development to attract clientele and boost revenue.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EXECUTIVE CHEF
CHEZ FRANCOIS
CANMORE, Alberta
01.2023 - 09.2024
- Worked successfully to keep the number one breakfast restaurant in Canmore, with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes
- Designed a new banquet and à la carte menu
- Promoted Banquets.
- Controlled food cost
- Controlled labor cost
EXECUTIVE CHEF
HOLIDAY INN
CANMORE, Alberta
06.2022 - 01.2023
- Developed and implemented seasonal menus to enhance guest dining experiences.
- Coordinated inventory management to maintain adequate stock levels for services.
- Trained new kitchen staff on food preparation techniques and safety protocols.
- Controlled labor costs through effective use of staff scheduling techniques.
- Controlled food costs.
SOUS CHEF
THE RIMROCK RESORT HOTEL
BANFF, AB
09.2018 - 06.2022
- Take care of banquet functions and overlook à la carte orders.
- Supervised all kitchen food preparation in a demanding, high-volume environment.
- Directed staff in the kitchen to maintain department objectives, standards, guidelines, and budget.
- Assessed inventory levels and placed food orders.
- Do mise en place daily to efficiently prepare signature dishes.
- Oversaw kitchen employee scheduling.
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques to increase productivity and boost workflow.
- Collaborated with the executive chef on special event planning and execution.
SOUS CHEF
THE JUNIPER HOTEL & BISTRO
BANFF, AB
03.2016 - 09.2018
- Prepped foods for dishes, including roasted, sautéed, fried and baked items.
- Plated completed foods paying special attention to overall presentation and necessary garnishes.
- Created exciting dishes at competitive prices to attract clientele and increase revenue.
- Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques to increase productivity and boost workflow.
EDEN Chef De Partie
THE RIMROCK RESORT HOTEL
BANFF, AB
08.2012 - 01.2016
- Prepared all food items while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and sanitization.
- Demonstrated and modeled positive and professional communication with customers and team members, resulting in engaged co-workers and satisfied and loyal customers.
- Embraced full responsibility for quality of food served, followed proper plate presentation guidelines and garnished artful dishes for maximum appeal to discerning customers.
- Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
DEMI CHEF DE PARTIE
BANYAN TREE (THE RITZ-CARLTON)
RAS AL KHAIMAH, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
11.2011 - 08.2012
- Oversaw subordinates with food production and handling and vessel sanitation, offering assistance with tasks during busy periods.
- Completed side work and prep according to back of house checklist.
- Performed assigned cooking tasks to float and relieve chefs throughout kitchen.
- Performed as head chef as needed to maintain team productivity and restaurant quality.
- Performed mise en place daily to efficiently prepare signature dishes.
DEMI CHEF DE PARTIE
DUBAI CREEK GOLF & YACHT CLUB
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
11.2006 - 11.2011
- Followed complex recipes to create delicious pastries, cakes and baked goods for pastry chefs.
- Notified Sous Chef in advance of supply needs to prevent inventory shortages.
- Performed assigned cooking tasks to float and relieve chefs throughout kitchen.
- Plated food according to restaurant artistic guidelines to promote attractive presentation.
TRAINING SHIFT LEADER
T.G.I. FRIDAY'S
BANGALORE, INDIA
06.2003 - 10.2006
- Responsible to allot duties.
- Conduct regular trainings.
- Tex Mex menu training
- In charge of Pizza station.
INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT TRAINEE
ITC MUGHAL SHERATON
AGRA, INDIA
05.2001 - 09.2001
- Worked in Food Production department.
- Worked in Food & Beverage department.
- Worked in Front Office department.
- Worked in House Keeping department.
Education
DIPLOMA IN HOTEL MANAGEMENT - HOTEL MANAGEMENT
AMERICAN HOTEL & LODGING EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE
KERALA, INDIA06.2003
DIPLOMA IN HOTEL MANAGEMENT - HOTEL MANAGEMENT
ORIENTAL SCHOOL OF HOTEL MANAGEMENT
KERALA, INDIA06.2003
High School Diploma -
DAV PUBLIC SCHOOL
ANPARA. UTTAR PRADESH, INDIA06.2000
Skills
- Weddings, corporate functions, and banquets for 25 to 500 guests
- Food cost control
- Labour cost control
- Food preparation
- Time management
- Positive and professional
- Quality control
- Food safety
- Team training
- Menu development
- Special requests
- Vendor relationship management
- Ordering and requisitions
Accomplishments
- Recognized as Leader of the month thrice for outstanding performance and team contributions.
Additional Information
- FINANCIAL ADVISOR - SELF EMPLOYED AND LICENSED BY THE GOVERNMENT TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA, ONTARIO & BRITISH COLUMBIA.
Certification
- WHIMIS Training - 2020
- HACCP Training - 2003
Timeline
EXECUTIVE CHEF
CHEZ FRANCOIS
01.2023 - 09.2024
EXECUTIVE CHEF
HOLIDAY INN
06.2022 - 01.2023
SOUS CHEF
THE RIMROCK RESORT HOTEL
09.2018 - 06.2022
SOUS CHEF
THE JUNIPER HOTEL & BISTRO
03.2016 - 09.2018
EDEN Chef De Partie
THE RIMROCK RESORT HOTEL
08.2012 - 01.2016
DEMI CHEF DE PARTIE
BANYAN TREE (THE RITZ-CARLTON)
11.2011 - 08.2012
DEMI CHEF DE PARTIE
DUBAI CREEK GOLF & YACHT CLUB
11.2006 - 11.2011
TRAINING SHIFT LEADER
T.G.I. FRIDAY'S
06.2003 - 10.2006
INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT TRAINEE
ITC MUGHAL SHERATON
05.2001 - 09.2001
DIPLOMA IN HOTEL MANAGEMENT - HOTEL MANAGEMENT
AMERICAN HOTEL & LODGING EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE
DIPLOMA IN HOTEL MANAGEMENT - HOTEL MANAGEMENT
ORIENTAL SCHOOL OF HOTEL MANAGEMENT
High School Diploma -
DAV PUBLIC SCHOOL
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