Anil Kumar Gopinathan Pillai
Sharjah,SH
Summary
Accomplished Chief Cook with a proven track record at Malayalee Hotel, enhancing kitchen efficiency and spearheading seasonal menu development with fresh, local ingredients. Expert in South/North Indian cuisine, excelling in food safety and kitchen staff management. Demonstrated leadership in fostering a culture of continuous improvement, significantly elevating customer satisfaction and culinary creativity.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Cook
Malayalee Hotel
02.2022 - 12.2023
- Collaborated with other chefs to develop seasonal menus featuring fresh, locally-sourced ingredients for diverse clientele.
- Organized and executed successful catering events, showcasing the restaurant''s culinary talents while exceeding client expectations for service and presentation.
Chief Cook
Tastyhub Restaurant
05.2019 - 02.2021
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement within the kitchen staff by regularly soliciting feedback and implementing changes aimed at enhancing efficiency, quality, and creativity.
- Preparing Chapatti/ Porotta and other South/ North Indian Dishes.
Chief Cook
Hassan Aidarous Abudul Qader
09.2018 - 09.2019
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining meal preparation processes and implementing innovative cooking techniques.
South Indian Cook
Universal Catering Services
06.2015 - 06.2017
- Reduced food waste through effective inventory management and proper storage techniques.
- Prepared different taste of pure south Indian/ North Indian Dishes.
- Arrange packet foods for delivery (monthly Mes)
Indian-chef
Arab Tower Restaurant
06.2008 - 08.2014
- Cooked dishes and entrees in tradition of South Indian culture, using various spices, rubs and marinades.
- Wiped down food surfaces and used disinfectants to minimize spread of germs while maintaining kitchen cleanliness.
- Created visually appealing presentations for each dish served, enhancing the overall dining experience.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by creating authentic and flavorful Indian dishes.
- Specialist of traditional "Sadhya" specialist
Education
No Degree - SSLC
GOVT HSS KALLARA KILIMANOOR
KALLARA05.1983
Skills
- Food Pairings
- Cooking techniques
- Sanitation Standards
- Food presentation
- Kitchen Management
- Meal Planning
- Menu development
- Recipe creation
- Food Safety
- Food Preparation
- Knife Skills
- Training and mentoring
- Meal Preparation
- Kitchen Staff Management
- Cooking
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Food Storage
- Operations Management
- Staff Management
- Staff Training
- Food plating and presentation
- Grilling Techniques
- Waste Reduction
- Restaurant Operations
- Cost Control
- Special Events
- Menu Planning
- Recipes and menu planning
- Food spoilage prevention
- Meal scheduling
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Food Prep Planning
- Team Leadership
- Decision-Making
- Safe Food Handling
- Catering and Events
- Coordinating Kitchen Staff
- Staff Supervision
- Quality Assurance
Timeline
Chief Cook
Malayalee Hotel
02.2022 - 12.2023
Chief Cook
Tastyhub Restaurant
05.2019 - 02.2021
Chief Cook
Hassan Aidarous Abudul Qader
09.2018 - 09.2019
South Indian Cook
Universal Catering Services
06.2015 - 06.2017
Indian-chef
Arab Tower Restaurant
06.2008 - 08.2014
No Degree - SSLC
GOVT HSS KALLARA KILIMANOOR
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