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ARJUN MURALI

ARJUN MURALI

Dubai,UAE

Summary

Seasoned Senior Chef de Partie with knack for creating innovative dishes and enhancing kitchen efficiency. Led teams to improve menu quality and reduce waste, contributing to overall restaurant success. Known for fostering collaborative environments and maintaining high culinary standards.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
4022
4022
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Senior Chef De Partie

Neo Café LLC (Life With Cacao)
Dubai, UAE
10.2023 - 05.2025
  • Maintained high standards of food hygiene for customer satisfaction.
  • Ensured freshness of ingredients by conducting daily inspections.
  • Devised new recipes, impressing guests and critics alike.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly, enhancing customer service reputation.
  • Improved menu variety by introducing innovative dishes.
  • Supervised preparation of specialty dishes to maintain quality standards.
  • Trained apprentices effectively, fast-tracking their career progression.
  • Managed junior kitchen staff, ensuring efficient workflow.
  • Prepared meals quickly, resulting in reduced waiting times for customers.
  • Coordinated with other chefs for smooth operation during peak hours.
  • Collaborated with restaurant manager to devise seasonal menus.
  • Influenced positive dining experience through consistent delivery of top-quality dishes.

Chef De Partie

Life with Cacao Restaurant
Kuwait
10.2021 - 10.2023
  • Adhered strictly to food hygiene regulations, ensuring safe preparation at all times.
  • Managed portion control effectively, reducing waste significantly.
  • Improved presentation of dishes by incorporating innovative plating techniques.
  • Ensured cleanliness in kitchen to maintain health and safety standards.
  • Demonstrated versatility by preparing both hot and cold meals as required.
  • Prepared sauces, stocks and soups whilst following traditional recipes.
  • Set kitchen standards governing cooking procedures, garnishes and food presentation.

Restaurant Trainer

Life with cacao Restaurant
Kuwait
04.2016 - 02.2021

Commi I st

Abad Hotels And Resorts
Ernakulum
01.2014 - 01.2015

Commi II nd

Hotel Royal Regency And Convention Centre
Oachira
01.2013 - 01.2014

Trainee

The Raviz
Kollam
01.2013 - 07.2013

Education

Diploma - Hotel Management

KITCO
Thodupuzha, Kerala
01.2011 - 01.2012

Plus two -

St Augustine High School
Kerala

SSLC -

Govt Higher Secondary School
Kerala

Skills

  • Leadership skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Quality examination
  • Attention to detail
  • Creativity
  • Recipe creation
  • Meal preparation
  • Menu planning
  • Inventory management
  • Hygienic environment maintenance
  • Strong work ethics
  • Food trend awareness
  • Food safety compliance management
  • HACCP compliance

Personal Information

Visa status: WORK VISA

Custom

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Languages

English
Advanced
Hindi
Intermediate
Tamil
Fluent
Malayalam
Native

Timeline

Senior Chef De Partie

Neo Café LLC (Life With Cacao)
10.2023 - 05.2025

Chef De Partie

Life with Cacao Restaurant
10.2021 - 10.2023

Restaurant Trainer

Life with cacao Restaurant
04.2016 - 02.2021

Commi I st

Abad Hotels And Resorts
01.2014 - 01.2015

Commi II nd

Hotel Royal Regency And Convention Centre
01.2013 - 01.2014

Trainee

The Raviz
01.2013 - 07.2013

Diploma - Hotel Management

KITCO
01.2011 - 01.2012

Plus two -

St Augustine High School

SSLC -

Govt Higher Secondary School
ARJUN MURALI