SALMAN ANSARI
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SUMMARY
Italian Chef with over four years of experience in the hospitality industry, especially in quick food service and restaurants in India and Saudi Arabia
Proficiency in preparing delightful Italian cuisines, managing kitchen operations, as well as restaurant services, banqueting, and outdoor catering events
Excels in a competitive, challenging and culturally diverse environment, with the ability to stay organised and work in fast-paced and high-pressure situations
Demonstrates commitment to provide high standards of service for guests, and competencies in leading and delegating tasks to manage kitchen operations, banqueting and catering services for large number of guests during busy hours
SKILL SET
Restaurant Management
Menu & Recipe Development
Guest Services Management
Kitchen Operations
Banqueting & Food Festivals
Inventory Management
Food Cost Analysis & Menu Costing
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION
2016 Bachelor of Commerce Ranchi University, India
2014 Food Safety Principles The Training and Qualification Centre for Workers in Food and Public Health Establishments, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
AWARDS
Employee of the Month at Domino's Pizza in 2013 for exceptional customer service
WORK EXPERIENCE
Duration
Organisation
Designation
Sep 2018 – Aug 2019
Prestige Restaurants and Café Co. Ltd., Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (La Dolce Vita Café & Restaurant)
Demi Chef de Partie
Aug 2016 – Aug 2019
Prestige Restaurants and Café Co. Ltd., Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (Fratelli la Bufala Italian Restaurant)
Commis 1/Inventory Incharge
April 2012 – Jan 2014
Domino's Pizza, Ranchi, India
Team Member (Gold)
KEY DELIVERABLES
Supervised and delegated tasks to kitchen staff for cleaning food ingredients, food service equipment, and the production of food and beverage items according to brand standards
Performed food cost analysis, and measured the nutritional values of menus and recipes, etc.
Coordinated with other chefs to review guest comments and bring improvements in the preparation of menus/cuisines, especially Italian menus/cuisines
Controlled stores, food costs, tracked the inventory of food items, and placed indents for fresh supplies as needed
Ensured the quality and quantity of food and beverage services under fixed food costs, while working alongside other chefs
Maintained all temperature records such as sanitising, cooking, cooling, and blast chilling in accordance with HACCP standards