UNNIKANNAN S S
Toronto
Summary
Accomplished chef with over 5 years of comprehensive experience working in the food service industry. Adept at strictly monitoring kitchen activities and meeting health code standards. Specialties in Indian cuisine, including south Indian and North Indian cusines . Strong organizational, leadership and management skills. Ready for new challenges creating tasty meals for successful establishments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Chef and Kitchen Manager
Chimney Fresh
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Develop and cook exciting, memorable dishes that brought new customers into the establishment and bolstered restaurant revenues to $1 million per year.
- Mentor and lead more than 10 kitchen staff at all levels to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Restaurant menu planning, recipe development and day-to-day management for two locations, as well as catering operations.
- Master in making more than 150 verities of Dosa and north Indian and south Indian dishes(Vegetarian and Non vegetarian).
- Specialized in making biriyani with self developed recipe.
Lead Cheff
Dosarama
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Hired, trained and managed all kitchen staff, including employee development, issuing disciplinary action and conducting performance reviews.
- Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
- Introduced new market items and spearheaded the production of the highly popular Sunday brunch, generating an increase of 15% in monthly revenue.
Sous Chef
Capriccio
07.2006 - 12.2010
- Assisted with the development of full, tasting and special events menus for 300 guests to meet all establishment needs and maintain strong customer levels.
- Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain a stellar business reputation.
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Culinary Arts & Sciences
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PASkills
- Recipes and menu planning
- Signature dish creation
- Fine-dining expertise
- Specialty in Italian food
- Team leadership
- Operations management
- Effective communications
- Quality standards
Certification
- Food Handler's certification - (Updated 2022)
Timeline
Lead Chef and Kitchen Manager
Chimney Fresh
01.2017 - 01.2018
Lead Cheff
Dosarama
01.2016 - 01.2017
Sous Chef
Capriccio
07.2006 - 12.2010
Bachelor of Science - Culinary Arts & Sciences
Drexel University
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