LOKESH GOTAKANAPUR YELEGANGAPPA
Gotakanapur Village, Kalludi Post,
Gauribidnaur,Chikkaballapur,
Pincode – 561208
Bangalore, India
SUMMARY
Self motivated and quality driven individual with a strong commitment to prepare exceptional cuisine and maintain safe and efficient kitchen environment. Highly skilled in creating menu specials while ensuring all the stations is set before service time. Tracking record of cleanliness maintenance and sanitation of the kitchen. Demonstrated passion for motivating culinary team to deliver truly spectacular results.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Tandoor specialist
Garnishing
Party fruit plattering
Excellent knowledge of menu creation.
EXPERIENCE
Chef De Partie at Madhu’s Outdoor Catering and Restaurant, United Kingdom for 6 years
Responsibilities
Taking care of daily food preparation and duties assigned by the superiors to meet the standard and the quality set by the Restaurant.
Following the instructions and recommendations from the immediate superiors to complete the daily tasks.
Coordinating daily tasks with the Sous Chef.
Responsible to supervise junior chefs or commis.
Estimate the daily production needs and checking the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.
Ensure that the production, preparation and presentation of food are of the highest quality at all times.
Supervise banqueting functions for up to 4000 - 5000 people.
Plan and design menus for the hotel’s, keeping items current and in line with market trend.
Ensure highest levels of guest satisfaction, quality, operating and food costs on an ongoing basis.
Guide and train the subordinates on a daily basis to ensure high motivation and economical working environment.
Park Inn Heathrow, United Kingdom for 2 years
Worked as a continental breakfast chef
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
Awarded Employee of the month
Hardworking chef
Upcoming head chef
ADDITIONAL CAPABILITIES
Strong team work skills
Exceptional sense of guest service
Excellent knowledge of culinary deliverance
Able to work on rotating shifts.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Master of Social Work (MSW) in Bangalore, India.