Jinto Varghese
Vernon,BC
Summary
Accomplished and reliable professional chef with a strong focus on Italian and continental cuisine. Over 12 years of experience as an in-flight chef for first class and business class in Saudia, one of the top airlines, as well as in the best 5-star hotels in UAE, Qatar, Oman, and India. Possesses a bachelor's degree in culinary management and has had the privilege of working alongside renowned Michelin-starred Italian chefs such as Alfredo Russo and Igor Macchia.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chef de Partie
Parc Retirement Living
Kelowna
08.2024 - Current
- Provided support in all areas of the kitchen as needed, demonstrating versatility and adaptability under pressure.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple stations during busy service periods.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and organization, ensuring a safe and efficient workspace.
- Improved customer satisfaction by attentively addressing dietary restrictions and special requests.
In-flight Chef
Saudia Airlines
09.2019 - 01.2023
- In-charge of the guest experience in First class and Business class on Airbus 320/321, Boeing B777, B787
- Tasked to tailor make bespoke dining experience for guests, based on their individual needs and requests
- Extensively involved in menu designing in western to asian and work with 90 chefs from different regions around the globe in order to source the high standards required
- Elevate the dining experience for the guest onboard the aircraft with my expertise in italian and french cuisines
Chef De Partie (Mercury restaurant and bar)
Four Seasons Dubai, Jumeirah Beach
Dubai, UAE
07.2018 - 08.2019
- Responsible of kitchen operation in absence of restaurant chef
- Train new staff about the operations and culinary techniques
- Assist the restaurant chef for promotion menu and ideas for the new dishes and presentation
- Responsible for costing & waste control in the kitchen
Chef De Partie (Il Teatro, Italian fine dining)
Four Seasons
Doha, Qatar
10.2016 - 06.2018
- In charge of main course and taking care of the pass station
- Responsible for the entire culinary related records in the kitchen as per the Doha municipality standards
- In charge of ordering vegetables and dry items as per the requirement of the operation
Demi Chef de Partie (Sultanah French fine dining)
Shangri La Barr Al-Jissah Resort & Spa
Muscat, Oman
07.2015 - 10.2016
Demi Chef de Partie (Chamas Brazilian steakhouse)
Intercontinental Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, UAE
02.2015 - 07.2015
Demi Chef de Partie (Ottimo Italian fine dining)
ITC Grand Chola
Chennai, India
03.2013 - 02.2015
Industrial Exposure Training in culinary department
Dream Hotel
Cochin, India
12.2009 - 04.2010
- Company Overview: (rebranded to Radisson Blu)
- (rebranded to Radisson Blu)
Education
Bachelors - Hotel Management, culinary management
Motimahal College of Hotel Management
Mangalore01.2011
Skills
- Italian Cuisine
- Continental cuisine
- Leadership
- Revenue strategy
- Menu development
- Standard recipes
- SOPs
- Training
- Guest feedback management
- Sustainable kitchen practices
- HACCP standards
- Innovative culinary approach
- Experimental culinary approach
- Modern plating
- Food presentation techniques
- Multicultural working environments
- Cleanliness
- Sanitation
Certification
- Inflight services process & training, 09/01/19, 11/30/19
- RED SEAL, ON PROCESS
- Food safe level 1
- CPR & AD Certification
- WHMIS
- Basic cabin crew training course for Cabin Chef
- Shangri-La food safety management system training, Muscat, Oman, 2016
- Basic food hygiene training, Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2015
Personal Information
- Passport Number: B8717531
- Date of Birth: 02/06/89
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
Languages
English
Full Professional
Red seal
Red seal certified
Timeline
Chef de Partie
Parc Retirement Living
08.2024 - Current
In-flight Chef
Saudia Airlines
09.2019 - 01.2023
Chef De Partie (Mercury restaurant and bar)
Four Seasons Dubai, Jumeirah Beach
07.2018 - 08.2019
Chef De Partie (Il Teatro, Italian fine dining)
Four Seasons
10.2016 - 06.2018
Demi Chef de Partie (Sultanah French fine dining)
Shangri La Barr Al-Jissah Resort & Spa
07.2015 - 10.2016
Demi Chef de Partie (Chamas Brazilian steakhouse)
Intercontinental Abu Dhabi
02.2015 - 07.2015
Demi Chef de Partie (Ottimo Italian fine dining)
ITC Grand Chola
03.2013 - 02.2015
Industrial Exposure Training in culinary department
Dream Hotel
12.2009 - 04.2010
Bachelors - Hotel Management, culinary management
Motimahal College of Hotel Management