Sous Chef

Simon Pulak Gomes

Sous Chef

Iris - Mahonia - My Café - Group of Restaurants

Adliya,, Manama, Bahrain

Mobile No. : +973-****-****

E-mail Add. : *************@*****.**.**

OBJECTIVE

Looking for a “Senior Sous Chef” Position, where I can excel, with continuous exertion of my profound cooking skills & knowledge, through my strong educational & professional skills. ATTRIBUTES

• Certified kitchen Trainer, Supervisory skills, leadership.

• Experienced in banqueting, a-la-carte, different restaurant, concept & cuisine

• Certified PIC in food safety, personal hygiene, personal safety.

• Profound knowledge on HACCP, FIFO/FEFO, Stock rotation.

• Result Oriented Team Builder, Persuasive communicator, diligent.

• Multi cuisine knowledgeable, Multi skilled & Up to date with the latest trends.

• Positive Team Player, Multi Tasking, Planned & Organized to produce positive results.

• Innovative, Pro-active and reliable. Able to work under extreme pressure.

• Understands P&L, Budgeting, Marketing, Menu planning, Costing.

• Do have a “YES I CAN “ Attitude and always do exceed guest expectation.

• Have a thorough knowledge of MS Office & Recipe Maintenance System. TRAININGS AND KEY SKILLS

v Completed “Yes I Can” Training from Radisson SAS, December, 2005. v Completed the “Foundation Certificate in Food Hygiene”, LRM, Dubai, 2007. v Completed “Train The Trainer” Course from LRM, Dubai, February, 2008 v Completed “Train The Trainer” Course by t3, LRM, Dubai, September,2012. v Completed “Level-3 Award in Supervising Food Safety” (QCF), Dubai, September,2012. v Completed “TSI Quality Service Person-in-Charge Level-3 Award” with Merit, Sep,2012. v Completed “Highfield Person-in-Charge Level-3 Award” with Merit, Dubai, March,2018. v Completed “Fire Fighting & Safety” Level-1 with Merit in September, 2018. ACHIEVEMENT

v Ranked 1st in Human Resources Development - Hotel Management Institute (1993 – 1996) v Employee of the Month - Dubai Marine Beach Resort & Spa, Dubai - April 2002 v 2012 Best in Class – Property Department Manager by Starwood Hotels (EAME) v Gold medals in 2008 & 2010 (Annual Team Building) - Most Outstanding Team v Health, Safety & Hygiene Committee Member - DM Audit, LRA Audit & Clifton Audit. CAREER EXPERIENCE

1) Iris Restaurant & Lounge –Bar / Mahonia Fine Dining Restaurant / My Cafe

(My Café Group of Restaurants)

-Sous Chef (Since September, 2020)

Currently working in the position of a Sous Chef in Iris kitchen, catering to lounge bar menu with Japanese and Asian twist along with International Cuisine. Maintaining quality control, standard presentation, food cost, market list, duty roster, maintaining HACCP & Hygienic standards and overall efficient job operations. Worked in Mahonia & My Café kitchen as well. 2) The Gulf Hotel convention & spa. Manama, Bahrain

-Sous Chef ( Oct,2019 – April,2020 )

Worked in the capacity of a Sous Chef in the Main kitchen, Lebanese kitchen, Mexican kitchen & Room Service kitchen as well, catering to Arabic, Continental, Italian, Mexican, Thai, Chinese and Indian Cuisine. Involved in Banquets, indoor & outdoor Catering as well. 3) House Boat Restaurant, Amwaj Island, Bahrain

-Head Chef ( Jun,2019 – Aug,2019)

Worked in the capacity of a Head Chef for 3 Months in this multi cuisine restaurant serving Thai, Chinese, Oriental, Indian, Bahraini and Arabic cuisine. 4) Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa. (Dubai)

- Sous Chef ( April,2010 – Nov,2018 )

Worked in the capacity of a Sous Chef in Shades Kitchen (2014 – 2018) (Sports Bar restaurant) has a capacity of 262 covers. Responsible for Room Service Kitchen, (508 Rooms & 1000 paxs+ guests) peak season. Promoted to Sous Chef in Pool & Beach kitchen (2010 – 2014), serving a-la-carte, catered to a 1000+ covers. Had a brigade of 11 staffs with 2 kitchens. 5) Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa. (Dubai)

- Chef de partie (August,2007 – April,2010)

Joined Le Royal Meridien, (508 Rooms & 12 outlets)as a Chef de Partie, in the Banquets for 2 years catering to all kind of functions/Christmas/New Years buffet. Worked in Brasserie Kitchen (Main Kitchen) for 1 year catering to International breakfast 500+, International lunch buffet 300+ & International Theme-night dinner. Worked in Sea-Breeze Restaurant, a Mediterranean theme based Restaurant serving a-la- carte, serving on an average of 200+ daily

5) Radisson SAS Hotel (Dubai Media City )

- Chef-de-partie (December,2005 - June,2007 )

Joined Radisson SAS, (4-star property ) Pre-Opening Team as a Chef-de-partie in Media-Lounge, Icon bar & Room-service with 244-Rooms, catering buffet-breakfast and a-la- carte. Coordinated with Chef of all the banqueting, cocktail parties and outdoor parties. 6) Dubai Marine Beach Resort & Spa ( Dubai )

- Demi chef-de-partie ( November,1998 - Noveber,2005 ) Joined as Commis-lll in the Main kitchen (Taverna Kitchen) handling breakfast buffet 500+, lunch buffet 200+ and theme nights 250+. Got promoted to a demi-chef. Worked in the Beach Bar kitchen, the Italian kitchen (La Cappana), Arabic kitchen (Al-Qasr), Room service kitchen, Discotheque (Tropicana), Butchery and Banqueting

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7) The Park Hotel ( Calcutta )

- Production Assistant ( November 1995 - November 1998 ) Joined Park Hotel, (5-star) as “Production Assistant-3” working in the Main kitchen. Got promoted to “Production Assistant-2” Worked in a-la-carte, Indian, saucier & butchery section. 8) Quality Inn ( Calcutta )

Industrial Training ( April 1994 - September 1994 ) Successfully completed my 6-months Industrial training, part of my 3-years Hotel Management Diploma course.

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATION :-

Ø “Institute of Advanced Management”, Salt Lake City ( Calcutta ) Completed 3-years Diploma Course in Hotel Management (1993 - 1996 ) EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION :-

Ø “St. Xavier's College”, Park Street ( Calcutta ) Graduated in Bachelor of Commerce – 1992

Ø “Don Bosco School”, Park Circus, Darga Road ( Calcutta ) Passed ISC ( +2) in Commerce – 1989.

PERSONAL DETAILS

Date of Birth : 07.06.1970

Religion : Roman Catholic

Nationality : Indian

Permanent Address : 30, Christopher Road, Calcutta-700046, India Languages : English, Bengali, Hindi & working knowledge of French Interests : Watching cookery videos, Fusion Cookery & listening Music Passport Details : Passport No. : W 2393293 : Place of Issue : Bahrain Date of Issue: 05/07/2022 : Date of Expiry: 04/07/2032

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