PAWAN

DHALIWAL

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1-778-***-****

Melbourne, VIC 3029

Exceptional Head Chef with superb understanding of recipes and food cooking methods. Specialties include determining proper portions, menu planning and managing food inventory. Passionate about food and hospitality. Skillfully manage kitchen and food preparation areas. Top-notch professional with expertise in menu development, kitchen management and staff training. Creates unique and delicious dishes while controlling food and labor costs. Collaborative and committed to seeking feedback from customers and staff to improve kitchen workflows. Proactive Fresh Food Manager with expertise in running smooth and successful fresh food department. Matches employees to tasks to boost productivity across workforce. Forward-thinking and resourceful with results-driven mentality. Versatile Fresh Food Manager successful at recruiting, hiring and training productive and service- focused grocery employees. Proficient in ordering supplies, coordinating records and maintaining health and safety standards. Good understanding of market conditions, seasonal needs and customer preferences.

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Designed whole new menu, including meal selections, beverages and pricing.

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Selected to create and prepare unique dishes for private parties with well-known personalities.

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• Supervised team of 80 staff members.

• Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets. Awarded (GOLD PLATE) in 2020 for LAMB& BEEF DISH OF NEWZEALND.

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Double Tree Hilton, COUNTDOWN SUPERMARKET - HEAD CHEF/FRESH FOOD MANAGER

CHRISTCHURCH • 11/2021 - 10/2023

WORK HISTORY

• Maintained compliance with health code standards. Determined and implemented appropriate productivity, quality and service goals.

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Purchased new inventory according to expected regular and holiday demand.

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• Completed cycle counts and monthly inventory.

• Trained and led team of [Number] department team members. Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.

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Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.

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Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.

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Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.

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SKILLS

• Management Skills

• Food Challenges

• Seasonal Displays

• Food Production Management

• Setting Production Goals

• Food Allergies

• Health and Safety Procedures

• Financial Reports

• Product Evaluations

• Hiring Strategies

Standard Operating Procedures

Understanding

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Warehouse Management System

(WMS)

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Interpersonal Communication

Skills

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• Retail Security

• Regulatory and Legal Compliance

Systems Assessment and

Improvement

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• Develop Policies

• Cycle Counts and Audits

NSIA

NEWZEALAND • 02/2015

DIPLOMA IN INTERNATIONAL

COOKERY & PATISSERIE : Culinary

EDUCATION

Arts

FOOD & BEVERAGE MANAGEMENT

LEVEL 4, NZQA, Completed 2021

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Professional Certificate in FOOD

& BEVERAGE MANGEMENT

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• FIRST AIDER

HEALTH & SAFETY

REPRESENTATIVE

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CERTIFICATIONS

CPM - Certified Professional

FRESH Manager

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• CULINARY ARTS LEVEL 5 -

FOOD & BEVERAGE MANAGEMENT

LEVEL 4

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• MANAGER CERTIFICATE

• Licensed -LIQUOR -

• FORKLIFT LICENCE

SOUTHERN CROSS GARDEN & BAR - AREA HEAD CHEF /BAKERY MANAGER

WELLINGTON, NZL • 09/2020 - 10/2021

BULLY HAYES RESTAURANT& BAR - Sous Chef

AKAROA,NZL • 01/2016 - 01/2020

ROUNDABOUT BAR & BRASSERIE - SENIOR SOUS CHEF

AUCKLAND • 08/2015 - 01/2016

DE FONTEIN BELGIAN BEER BAR & RESTAURANT - CHEF DE PARTIE/Baker

MISSSION BAY • 02/2014 - 09/2015

Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.

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Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.

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Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.

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Managed senior-level personnel working in marketing and sales capacities.

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Enforced compliance with food safety standards with proper food storage, sanitation and labeling.

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• Maintained and controlled inventory of baked goods.

• Maintained cleanliness and hygiene in bakery premises. Managed all baking operations professionally and handled all problems confidently.

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Verified functionality and code compliance of cooking equipment and utensils for optimal customer protection.

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Set and updated weekly work schedules to meet coverage demands by considering factors like expected customer levels, planned promotions and individual employee strengths.

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Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.

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Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.

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Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.

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• Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles. Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.

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Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.

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Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.

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Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.

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• Created recipes and prepared advanced dishes.

• Hired, managed, and trained kitchen staff.

Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance, and cleanliness of production and service areas.

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Arranged for kitchen equipment maintenance and repair when needed.

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• Rotated stock to use items before expiration date. RAMADA HOTEL - Chef De Partie, BAKER

DELHI • 01/2013 - 02/2014

Plated meals paying special attention to garnishes and overall presentation.

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• Operated all kitchen equipment safely to prevent injuries. Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.

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• Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.

• Rotated stock to use items before expiration date. Plated meals paying special attention to garnishes and overall presentation.

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• Operated all kitchen equipment safely to prevent injuries. SOCCER IS MY PASSION I TRY GET SOME TIME FROM WORK SECHDHULE TO PLAY SOCCER ON WEEKENDS. I LOVE WRITING WRITING SOMETIMES WHEN I AM FELLING TO EXPRESS SOME OF INNER SPRITUAL THOUGHTS . I LOVE MEET NEW PEOPLE FROM DIFFERNT REGIONS OF THE WORLD & TALK TO THEM & LISTEN TO THEM SHARE SOME IDEAS TO GET THE LIGHT OFKNOWLEDGE . JUST LIKE TO KEEP EXPLORING WHICH IS NEVER PART PROCESS.

SOCCER PLAYER, WRITING, EXPLORER

English

Full Professional

Punjabi

Native or Bilingual

Hindi

Native or Bilingual

Czech

Elementary

LANGUAGES

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