Executive Pastry Chef

A passionate and experienced

Commis Chef with a strong

background in hospitality, offering

excellent culinary skills in Pastry a

commitment to delivering

exceptional customer service. A

reliable team player with a desire to

constantly improve and expand my

skillset.

Work Experience

March 2023 – Present

Executive Pastry Chef

The Periodic Table, Ooty

(High End Concept – Restaurant) -The

Little Earth Group

Plan and direct food preparation and

culinary activities

Modify menus or create new ones

that meet quality standards

Estimate food requirements and

food/labour costs

Supervise kitchen staff’s activities

Recruit and manage kitchen staff

Give prepared plates the “final

touch”

Perform administrative duties

Comply with nutrition and

sanitation regulations and safety standards

A K VENKATESAN

EXECUTIVE CHEF

(Pastry)

+91 – 861**-*****

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

Residential Info : No.5/2A,

Moovendar St, MGR Nagar,

Chennai – 600078.

Tamil Nadu - India

Education

Secondary School Leaving

certificate – Tindivanam –

60% - 1987

Certificate of Hotel

Management - 1992

Skills

Fondant Cakes

Chocolate Decoration

Creative

Innovative

Team Player

Hard cum Smart Worker

May 2018 – January 2023

Executive Pastry Chef

Flames Bakes in Cakes – Tanzania

( East Africa)

Plan and direct food

preparation and culinary activities

Modify menus or create new

ones that meet quality standards

Estimate food requirements and

food/labour costs

Supervise kitchen staff’s

activities

October 2017 – April 2018

Executive Pastry Chef

Golden State Bakes and Foods –

Chennai

Plan and direct food

preparation and culinary activities

Modify menus or create

new ones that meet quality standards

Estimate food

requirements and food/labour costs

Supervise kitchen

staff’s activities

June 2015 – September 2017

Pastry Chef

Gustav – Jeddah (Saudi Arabia)

Responsible for complete set up

cleanliness and organization of the

pastry Department at Location Site.

Additional Info

Languages

Tamil

Hindi

English

Interest

Creating Pastries

Innovating Recipes

Personal Details:

Date of birth : 26 April

1971

Sex : Male

Nationality : Indian

Marital Status : Married

Passport Details

Passport No : V5072832

Place of issue : Chennai

Date of issue : 23.12.2021

Date of Expiry: 22.12.2031

Ensure adherence of all health safety and sanitary rules, regulations and standards prescribed by the health department.

Development of desserts menu and ensured execution in a smooth manner.

Ensured that kitchen equipment were clean and in working order. Ensure that all equipment was handled safely and with reasonable care.

Mentored and trained young apprentices at work place. January 2011 – May 2015

Pastry Chef

Brownie Factory – Chennai

Brownie factory was a startup venture born out passion of it professional. I was the first employee and was responsible for the overall operation of the startup. My other responsible included.

Assisted the proprietor in finalizing the annual budget process.

Designed and the development the menu.

Selected and trained the in-house team on various techniques. June 2010 – December 2011

Demi chef de partie

Hilton Hotels and Resorts – Chennai

Assisted the sous chef and head to chef to develop new dishes menus.

Managed and trained commis.

Ensured that standards of food hygiene were adhered to ans also follow the rules of the health and safety.

March 2005 – February 2010

Pastry chef

Gulf Catering Company – Kuwait

Responsible for complete set up cleanliness and organization of the pastry Department at Location site.

Ensure adherence of all health, safety and rules, regulations and standards prescribed by the health department.

Assisted with development of desserts menu and ensured execution in a smooth manner.

Assisted the Executive chef with annual budget process and makes recommendations with regards to the department.

Ensured that kitchen equipment were clean and in working order. Ensure that all equipment was handled safely and with reasonable care.

Mentored and trained young apprentices at work place. July 2004 – February 2005

Dessert Chef

Adyar Bakeries & confectionaries – Chennai

Responsible for complete set up cleanliness and organization of the pastry Department at Location site.

Ensure adherence of all health, safety and rules, regulations and standards prescribed by the health department.

Assisted with development of desserts menu and ensured execution in a smooth manner.

Mentored and trained young apprentices at work place. October 2003 – June 2004

Pastry Chef

Daoud & Partners catering company – Jordan

Responsible for complete set up cleanliness and organization of the Pastry Department at Location site.

Ensure adherence of all health, Safety and sanitary rules, regulation and standards prescribed by the health department.

Assisted with development of desserts menu and ensured execution in a smooth manner.

Assisted the Executive chef with annual budget process and makes recommendations with regards to the department.

Ensured the kitchen equipment were clean and in working order. Ensure the all equipment was handled safely and with reasonable care.

Mentored and trained young apprentices at work place. Commis II, Hotel Ambassador pallava, Chennai (January 2001 – September 2003). Lectures and Demonstrator, The Hotel Academy, Chennai (November 1999 - December 2000)

Lectures and Demonstrator, IGGI Institute of catering technology, Chennai (July 1997- Oct 1999)

Commis II, Hotel Ambassador pallava, Chennai ( Jan 1995- July 1997) Commis II, KC Residency Jammu ( Mar 1994- Jan 1995) Commis II, Quality Inn Sothern Star, Ooty (Jan 1992- Feb 1994 )

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