Shatrughan Basnet
Shatrughan Basnet
Sous Chef
Sector: Hospitality
Salary: CA$60000 / Yearly
(Age: 45 years)
Iqaluit, Nunavut, CanadaAbout
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Academic Level Diploma
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Industry Hospitality
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Looking for a challenging position as the Asian Head Chef in a reputed company with a view to using my wide experience for the benefit of the organization and passing my gained knowledge to my subordinates. Hotel
management professional with around 20 years of experience in kitchen work and allied services in hospitality services. Expertise in handling the entire kitchen brigade and the operation involving analyzing performance trends, supply chain (ordering, receiving, storing, and distribution), costs control, and compliance to ensure
high-class service delivery to guest. Excellent interpersonal management skills with extensive experience in recruiting, training and development of work force.
Education
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1998 - 2001
IIAS (School of Hotel & Tourism Management)
Hotel Management and Catering Technology
Completed 3 years hospitality management from IIAS Siliguri, India. During my course I have done my first industrial training from Peerless Inn Kolkata and my second industrial training Cidade De Goa.
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1995 - 1997
Central Board of Secondary Education
Commerce (12th Class)
Experience
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2022 - Present
Frobisher Inn
Sous Chef
• Introduced authentic Indian Cuisine and Pan Asian Cuisine as well as learning Western Cuisine.. • Food preparation, enforcing food safety standards. • Observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas.. • Helping in the preparation and design of all food menus. • Ensuring that high-quality food items were creatively well prepared and presented in a cost-effective manner. • Preparing a well-balanced menu that met the .guest satisfaction. • Maintain safety and follow hygiene as per HACCP standard. • Monitors and maintains kitchen equipment.
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2020 - 2022
Gitam University,Hyderabad,India
Head Chef
• Planning menus, estimating food and labor costs, and ordering food supplies. • Production planning for 5000 student meal plan. • Monitoring quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation. • Preparing and cooking food. • Discussing food preparation issues with managers, kitchen and waiting staff. • Demonstrating techniques and advising on cooking procedures. • Wastage control, food cost control and Inventory control. • Haccp training for kitchen staff. • Pre-opening kitchen set up, planning and procuring. • Standard operating process of kitchen and dining. • Opening team of Gitam Café, Café Connection and Central kitchen. • Achieved the targets of food cost control.
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2013 - 2019
Malaka Spice, Pune ,India (South East Asian Restaurant)
Executive Chef
• Introduced almost 24th successful seasonal menu for company growth. •Malaysian,Indonesian,Korean,Thai,Vietnamese,Cambodian,Burmese,Tibetan menu •Vegan menu, Japanese (Ramen menu, Sushi menu,Yakitori menu,Robatayaki menu,Teppanyaki menu) • Introduced successful sushi menu • Design menus that enhance customers' culinary experience while keeping up high quality • Submit cost proposals for menu items • Different culinary master class for guest • Weekly food cost for meeting with M.D • Menu engineering • Menu planning for special events like Wine festivals, New Year, Christmas, Valentine day • Buffet menu, Parties menu, ODC menu • Standard recipes • Guest interaction through table visit for feedback • Provide feedback regarding the food quality of large bulk purchases • Ensure that all food preparation is in accordance with regulatory guidelines • Design standardized food presentation guidelines for each dish • Monitor inventory levels of commonly used items • Look for ways to reduce spoilage of infrequently used items • Hire, train, and mange staff about proper kitchen sensitization methods.
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2010 - 2012
Hotel Clarks Amer, Jaipur, India (5*Hotel)
Sous Chef
• Introduced sushi & Japanese menu for company growth. • Assist and support the executive chef in routine and additional tasks • Ensure that customers are served well and effectively • Help with the planning of menus and meals • Maintain high food quality and presentation • Supervise the preparation and service of food • Rotate products to avoid spoilage • Handle concerns in the kitchen • Train and oversee kitchen workforce on recipe procedures, preparation and cleaning duties • Assist to the sales and cuisine team • Monitor food expenditure • Perform product inventory • Responsible for all the food festivals & set the standard recipe's • Help the executive chef to pick and train kitchen personnel • Assist cooks on the preparation, cooking and presentation of different foods in the restaurant and banquets • Opening member of management for planning to set & success of Convention Centre • Planning to open a Sky lounge & bar at roof toof, Italian café & Pan Asian restaurant • Taking classes of PHE (Hotel management) students as well as train the staff • Handle all the guest complaint in the M.O.D shift • Train the staff regarding Haccp in the kitchen also develop the hygiene standard
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2008 - 2010
Hotel Parc Estique, Pune, India (3*Hotel)
Junior Sous Chef
• Introduced Japanese menu for Pan Asian Restaurant. • Provided guidance and support to all kitchen staff • Ensured that all food served is arranged properly and met quality standards • Ensured that all kitchen work is completed within the timelines • Gave instructions to cooking workers on fine points of cooking • Maintained hygiene standards of kitchen and equipment • Directed and instructed kitchen personnel in their individual tasks • Prepared individual orders when requested • Ensured food preparation procedures for quality, uniformity and accurateness • Reviewed delivered product and ensured appropriate storage • Observed employees engaged in portioning, preparing, and garnishing foods • Ensured the defined methods of cooking and garnishing
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2007 - 2008
The Leela Kempinski, Kovalam, India (5* Deluxe Resort)
Chef De Partie
• Introduced sushi & Teppanyaki for special events. • Worked as a chef in charge in tides restaurant near the beach (Pan Asian restaurant) • Manage to supervise 8 staff & train them properly and met quality standards • Ensured that all kitchen work is completed within the timelines • Follow the standard recipe & assists the workers on fine points of cooking • Maintained hygiene standards of kitchen and equipment • Staff duty Rota • Done food festivals like Chinese, Mongolian, Thai etc. • Attend all the training's like team buildings, Haccp & suppliers visits. • Control incoming goods and ensured appropriate storage in perfect condition • Observed employees engaged in portioning, preparing, and garnishing foods • Presentation and garnishing • Daily store requisition through computers • Attend daily morning briefing with executive chef & all seniors as well staff briefing
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2006 - 2007
New Delhi Sheraton (5* Deluxe Hotel)
Commi Chef
• Pan Asian restaurant Japanese section responsible for\ Teppanyaki, Sushi & Mongolian live section • Trained under Japanese chef from Japan
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2004 - 2006
The Oriental Bloom (Far Eastern Cuisine)
Teppanyaki Chef
• Entire Japanese section like live Teppanyaki
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2004 - 2004
Continental New Season, New Delhi, India (Restaurant)
Commi Chef
• Continental section and making sauces, mise en place and all
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2003 - 2003
Oddbinn Restobar, New Delhi, India
Commi Chef
Honors & awards
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2017, 2018, 2019
Learning and Development
My Malaka Spice (Best South East Asian Restaurant) journey trained my staffs regarding HACCP and new recipes. Done research for seasonal menu launch and menu development.
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2019
Community Outreach Program
Contribution towards Malaka Spice training program.
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2016
Innovative Menu Creation
Successfully launched seasonal summer menu.
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2023
Food Handler Certification Course (Equivalent to FS1)
Done food handler certification course from Nunavat Canada.
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2023
Health and Wellbeing in Hospitality
Done the course from typsy institute hospitality.
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2023
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Done the course from typsy institute hospitality.
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2023
Guest Experience Fundamentals
Done the course from typsy institute hospitality.
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2023
Food Safety and Hygiene Fundamentals
Done the course from typsy institute hospitality.
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2023
Food Allergies
Done the course from typsy institute hospitality.
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2023
Interacting with Guests
Done the course from typsy institute hospitality.
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2023
Customer (Experiential) Service
Done the course from typsy institute hospitality.
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2023
Emotional Intelligence Fundamentals
Done the course from typsy institute hospitality.
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2023
Delivering Passionate Service
Done the course from typsy institute hospitality.