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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
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
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
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
10.2007 - 10.2008

Cook

Carnival Cruise Lines
04.2005 - 10.2007

Cook

Royal Caribbean International Cruises
08.2001 - 11.2004

Education

Diploma in Hotel Management Catering & Nutrition - Hotel Management

Institute of Hotel Management
Meerut, IN
03-1998

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

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