SAKTHIVEL VETHANAYAGAM
Edmonton
Summary
Seasoned management professional with 17 years of experience in restaurants, banquets, and event management within high-pressure environments. Demonstrates strong ownership and initiative, effectively resolving issues to ensure satisfaction for both customers and staff. Proven ability to achieve performance goals through strategic problem-solving and exceptional communication.
Overview
1
1
Certification
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
sous chef
Bing's Family Restaurant
Spruce Grove
01.2021 - Current
- Managed daily kitchen functions to maintain high standards of food quality and service.
- Prepared and cooked complete meals and individual dishes to meet customer preferences.
- Prepare and cook special meal requests
- Scheduled and supervised kitchen helpers to ensure efficient kitchen operations.
Cook
Kootenay Tamil Kitchen
Nelson
03.2018 - 12.2020
- Created innovative recipes that delighted customers, enhancing their dining experience.
- Prepared culinary dishes and meals based on server orders
- Developed new menu items and improved existing ones to elevate culinary offerings.
- Executed recipes and menu guidelines to ensure consistency in food preparation.
- Maintained high standards in food preparation to ensure quality and presentation.
- Monitored and supported cooking staff to ensure timely and efficient meal preparation.
- Kept kitchen and cooking areas organized and sanitized to promote safety and efficiency.
Cook (Outlet Chef)
Select Group - Universal Dinning PTE Ltd
11.2014 - 02.2018
- Prepared kitchen with essential utensils and equipment for efficient cooking operations.
- Prepared and cooked meals efficiently to meet service time standards.
- Delegated specific cooking tasks to kitchen staff during busy service hours.
- Informed wait staff about daily specials to enhance customer service.
- Created visually appealing plate presentations to enhance dining experience.
Cook
Abirami Restaurant PTE Ltd
10.2009 - 10.2014
- Prepared and cooked complete meals and individual dishes to meet diverse dietary needs
- Prepared and cooked special meal requests to accommodate individual preferences.
- Scheduled and supervised kitchen helpers to ensure efficient meal preparation
- Managed daily kitchen tasks to ensure smooth operations.
Cook
Sampoorna Restaurant
09.2006 - 09.2009
- Prepared and cooked special meal requests to accommodate dietary restrictions and enhance guest satisfaction
- Prepared and cooked complete meals and individual dishes to meet diverse customer preferences
- Scheduled and supervised kitchen helpers to ensure efficient workflow and maintain high standards of food quality
- Managed daily kitchen tasks to ensure smooth operations.
Education
B.sc - Hotel Management & C.S
Meenakshi Chandrasekaran College of Arts & Science
Karambayam, Tamil Nadu, INDIASkills
- Menu development
- Menu creation
- Food preparation
- Quality control
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Inventory control
- Kitchen management
Certification
- H2S alive certificate, from 10th Feb 2025 to 10th Feb 2028
- Forklift Operator Training Class 1/4/5/7
- Class 4 valid license
Hands on Training:
- Hotel Abu Palace - Chennai, India (3 Months)
- Hotel Saverla - Chennai, India (6 Months)
Timeline
sous chef
Bing's Family Restaurant
01.2021 - Current
Cook
Kootenay Tamil Kitchen
03.2018 - 12.2020
Cook (Outlet Chef)
Select Group - Universal Dinning PTE Ltd
11.2014 - 02.2018
Cook
Abirami Restaurant PTE Ltd
10.2009 - 10.2014
Cook
Sampoorna Restaurant
09.2006 - 09.2009
B.sc - Hotel Management & C.S
Meenakshi Chandrasekaran College of Arts & Science