Hospitality mgmnt Culinary professional with 5 yrs. exp. ITC Hotels

DIPTI KAUR BHARAJ

Mumbai

+918*********

******.*****@*****.***

A Highly motivated culinary world professional. A team player who is attentive to

detail and able to work in a fast paced environment..Adept at multitasking to

achieve individual and team goals. Diverse background includes

customer-centriticity,

PEOPLE-PROCESSES-PRODUCT management,

Research on Fresh Culinary Trends.

EXPERIENCE

Jr. Sous Chef,ITC Hotels

2008 till date

Worked at a managerial position in Food Production Operations after

completing a voracious KITCHEN EXECUTIVE TRAINING Program from

Welcomgroup Management Institute, Gurgaon of ITC Hotels.

Accomplishments

Bringing 5+ years experience in Culinary Arts & Training through handling

various kitchen units viz. 24 hour Multicuisine Dining, Specialty European Grill

(WEST VIEW @ ITC Maurya New Delhi)

● Supervised up to 20 peers, ensuring proper menu execution, training

staff for service, Food & Kitchen Safety, HACCP & Starwood Safety and

Hygiene Procedures.

● LEVEL 3 certified in Supervising Food Safety in Catering from

Chartered Institute of Environmental Health, U.K

● Handled Creative Menu Development, Planning and Pricing.

● Maintained Purchasing & Inventory Control.

● Handled Special Events, Full sit down meals, Out Door Caterings-complete Planning & Execution

● Planned monthly staff and Production schedules.

● Standardized production Recipes to ensure consistent cuisine quality and Guest satisfaction.

● Writing up annual performance reviews of kitchen staff .

● Customizing meal experiences for guests.

● Attended various Food-Wine Pairing Sessions

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● Developing and motivating kitchen teams to do better.

● Keeping abreast of developments in the catering field, new concepts,

competition brands.

● Constantly researching and experimenting with different cuisines,

latest trends in the culinary world.

EDUCATION

• IHM Mumbai

BSc. in Hotel and Hospitality Administration 2005-2008

• R.D National College

HSC Science2003-2005

• St. Teresa’s Convent High School

SSC 1993-2003

KEY SKILLS

• Leadership Qualities

• Quick learner

• Creative Planning

• Adaptability

• PEOPLE-PROCESS-PRODUCT Management

• Communication Skills

• Customer Centric (Internal & External)

PERSONAL

Postal Address:Dipti Kaur Bharaj

5, Geetika, 85, S. V. Road

Santa Cruz (W),

Mumbai-400054

Date of Birth: 26-12-1987

REFERENCES

Available upon request.

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