Highly-motivated Sous Chef with 17 years of experience and dedicated work ethic and can-do attitude seeks opportunity to build upon strong menu creation, preparation and presentation skills. Thrives under pressure to run productive stations with high-quality output. Coaches junior kitchen members to uplift team capabilities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work history
COMMI-1
Envoy continental
ISB Pakistan
COMMI-2
Islamabad Club
ISB Pakistan
COMMI-3
Best Western Hotel
ISB Pakistan
COMMI-3
Crown Plaza Hotel
ISB Pakistan
Sous chef
Al Khozama Banquet & Conference Center
Riyadh
01.2021 - Current
Trained junior kitchen staff in food preparation and hygiene practices.
Delivered food to highest hygiene, quality and safety standards by strictly following regulations.
Maintained total control to maximise guest satisfaction and team productivity.
Acted as head chef when required, maintaining continuity of service and quality.
Developed chefs to run stations efficiently during peak service periods.
assist the Executive Chef during service for timing and progress of all dishes
To ensure that the presentation, taste, texture and quantity are maintained to the standards laid by the Company
To be fully conversant with the menu and to be adaptable with continual changes to ensure that the menu is kept in line with customer demands and Company policies
To ensure that the correct and same ingredients are used as specified by the Executive Chef to ensure quality is upheld at all times
Overall checking and maintaining of kitchen and to assume overall responsibility in the Executive Chef absence
To liaise with the Executive Chef with reference to possible improvements/difficulties in all kitchen outlets
To ensure by checking that all dishes prepared and presented in kitchen to the standard laid by the Company
Attend any necessary training sessions or meetings
To make sure that Company Policy, the Vision Statement and Departmental Objectives are followed and utilized at all times
To ensure that all appliances, fixtures and fittings are safe and work in accordance with Health & Safety regulations and report any faults to the Health Spa Manager or Health Spa Supervisor
CDP
Al Khozama Banquet & Conference Center
Riyadh
02.2017 - 01.2021
Managed assigned sections in the kitchen, ensuring all dishes were prepared accurately, efficiently, and to the company's high standards.
Prepared and organized all necessary ingredients and equipment ahead of busy service periods, ensuring smooth operations during peak hours.
Assisted senior chefs in preparing complex dishes and took direction effectively to enhance team efficiency.
Maintained the highest standards of cleanliness and food safety within the section, ensuring all protocols set by the company and health authorities were adhered t
Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
demi chef
Al Khozama Banquet & Conference Center
Riyadh
- 01.2017
Education
F.A -
FBISE Islamabad Pakistan
MATRIC - undefined
BISE Rawalpindi Pakistan
Skills
Good Knowledge about food and personal hygiene
Respectable and able to work with all types of people
Good communicator
Great cooking skills
Stock control
Menu development
Food preparation
Sauce and marinade development
Event catering coordination
Positive and professional
Kitchen management
Attention to detail
Kitchen equipment maintenance
Catering background
Accomplishments
Participated in live seafood and live meat cooking competition, Saudi Horaca 2013
Certificate in HACCP and FOOD SAFETY from Allison Ireland in 2023
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