Tanay Mahale
Ludlow
Summary
Personable and attentive candidate with passion for culinary arts and strong foundation in kitchen operations. Well-versed in essentials of food preparation and presentation, with skills in various cooking techniques and ingredient handling. Focused on contributing to team-oriented environment and delivering high-quality dishes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
CDP
The Feathers Hotel (AA Rosette)
04.2025 - 06.2025
- Managed larder section as CDP in a 1 AA Rosette restaurant, preparing cold appetisers, salads, sandwiches, platters, and garnishes to exacting fine dining standards.
- Created and plated desserts with precision and creativity, maintaining consistent presentation and flavour profiles.
- Supervised larder section mise en place, ensuring all cold preparations, dressings, garnishes and fish preparations were ready for service while maintaining optimal freshness.
- Provided essential support in hot kitchen and pass section during peak service periods, demonstrating versatility across multiple cooking stations.
- Managed cold starter production and dessert service simultaneously, coordinating timing with hot kitchen to ensure seamless dish delivery.
- Executed primary butchery and fish preparation tasks, breaking down whole fish and portioning various cuts of meat to menu specifications while minimising waste ensuring optimal yield and consistent portion sizes across all dishes.
Acting Head Chef
Perry Barr Greyhound Stadium
12.2024 - 03.2025
- Developed and implemented new menu items while maintaining quality standards.
- Implemented new menu strategies that improved food costs by maintaining company gross profit targets.
- Manage kitchen operations and supervised team of 10 staff members across all stations during service.
- Oversaw inventory management and cost control, conducting monthly stock takes to achieve company-stipulated gross profit margins.
- Ensure HACCP compliance and maintain comprehensive food safety documentation.
- Coordinated with vendors for supply chain management and implemented equipment maintenance schedules.
- Led allergen control protocol implementation and delivered staff training on food safety standards.
CDP
Mint People (Agency)
09.2022 - 01.2024
- Managed independent kitchen operations across various high-volume establishments, adapting quickly to different kitchen environments and menus.
- Maintained consistent FSA standards for cooking, reheating, and chilling food items across diverse venue types.
- Operated multiple sections including larder, grill, fryer, dessert, and pass, demonstrating versatility and multi-tasking abilities.
- Oversaw kitchen hygiene and food safety protocols while maintaining optimal stock levels and FIFO protocols.
CDP
Bank Restaurant and Bar
09.2022 - 10.2022
- Specialised in à la carte menu execution for busy city centre restaurant.
- Ensured precise adherence to recipe specifications and comprehensive allergen requirement management.
- Managed mise en place for multiple sections while maintaining consistency across hot and cold preparations.
CDP
Jubilee Personnel Services Ltd. (Agency)
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Coordinated banquet operations and buffet setups for weddings and corporate events.
- Handled high-volume production cooking while overseeing both cold and hot kitchen operations.
- Managed traditional Carvery Sunday roast service and restaurant service.
CDP
The Botanist
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Coordinated multiple stations including grill, larder, and desserts during busy service periods.
- Maintained comprehensive stock levels and conducted daily prep work to ensure smooth service flow.
- Operated sections independently during peak service while supporting team members across different stations.
Education
M.A. - Culinary Arts Management
University College Birmingham, University of Warwick
01.2023
B.Sc. - Hospitality and Hotel Administration
Institution Of Hotel Management and Catering Technology
01.2020
Skills
- Kitchen Management: Menu development, cost control, inventory management, staff supervision
- Food Safety: HACCP implementation, FSA standards compliance, allergen control protocols
- Team leadership and training
- Administrative: Budget planning, vendor management, documentation, stock management
- Culinary: Recipe standardizations, quality control, presentation standards, multi-cuisine expertise
- Software: POS systems, inventory management software, kitchen display systems
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
CDP
The Feathers Hotel (AA Rosette)
04.2025 - 06.2025
Acting Head Chef
Perry Barr Greyhound Stadium
12.2024 - 03.2025
CDP
Mint People (Agency)
09.2022 - 01.2024
CDP
Bank Restaurant and Bar
09.2022 - 10.2022
CDP
Jubilee Personnel Services Ltd. (Agency)
05.2022 - 09.2022
CDP
The Botanist
03.2022 - 05.2022
B.Sc. - Hospitality and Hotel Administration
Institution Of Hotel Management and Catering Technology
M.A. - Culinary Arts Management
University College Birmingham, University of Warwick
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