Vibhuti Gupta
Edmonton
Summary
Dynamic Executive Chef with a proven track record at Best Western Plus City Center Inn, excelling in menu development and inventory control. Expert in food safety and vendor relationship management, I enhanced customer satisfaction through innovative menus while fostering a high-performing kitchen team. Committed to maintaining exceptional quality and sanitation standards.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Chef
Best Western Plus City Center Inn
Edmonton, AB
07.2019 - Current
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Maintained a safe and sanitary work environment, adhering to health department standards and regulations.
- Increased customer satisfaction by creating innovative and diverse menus tailored to various dietary needs.
- Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for restaurant.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
Head Chef
Brewsters Brewing Company
Edmonton, AB
08.2014 - 02.2019
- Managed food costs effectively with careful menu planning, accurate portion control, and utilization of seasonal ingredients.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Developed strong vendor relationships to secure fresh, quality ingredients at competitive prices while supporting local businesses whenever possible.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
Head Chef
Sherlock Holmes Pub
Edmonton, AB
02.2009 - 06.2014
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Hired, managed, and trained kitchen staff.
- Created recipes and prepared advanced dishes.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
Chef De Partie
Crowne Plaza Hotels
Dublin, IE
10.2007 - 10.2008
Cook
Carnival Cruise Lines
Miami, FL
04.2005 - 10.2007
Cook
Royal Caribbean International Cruises
Miami, FL
08.2001 - 11.2004
Education
Diploma in Hotel Management Catering & Nutrition - Hotel Management
Institute of Hotel Management
Meerut, IN03-1998
Skills
- Food safety
- Kitchen management
- Safe food handling
- Vendor relationship management
- Menu planning
- Cost control
- Menu development
- Special events
- Staff scheduling
- Inventory management
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Executive Chef
Best Western Plus City Center Inn
07.2019 - Current
Head Chef
Brewsters Brewing Company
08.2014 - 02.2019
Head Chef
Sherlock Holmes Pub
02.2009 - 06.2014
Chef De Partie
Crowne Plaza Hotels
10.2007 - 10.2008
Cook
Carnival Cruise Lines
04.2005 - 10.2007
Cook
Royal Caribbean International Cruises
08.2001 - 11.2004
Diploma in Hotel Management Catering & Nutrition - Hotel Management
Institute of Hotel Management