Humayun Ahmed Butt
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Talented Head Chef with sound knowledge of food preparation and restaurant management. Solid understanding of managing personnel activity in hospitality industry. Exceptional communication skills with ability to give clear instructions to subordinates. Organised and reliable with outstanding menu creation capabilities. Accomplished Head Chef with 9 years of experience. Strictly monitors kitchen activities and maintains food safety and hygiene standards. Offers strong organisational and leadership skills. Specializes Italian, Greek, French cuisine. Successful culinary professional with expertise in team and operations management. History maintaining high kitchen standards and exceeding expectations for food quality, safety and style.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Executive head chef
limestonelab
Dubai, UAE
06.2023 - Current
- Achieved targets for staff safety, kitchen sanitation and proper food handling and storage.
- Trained and managed kitchen staff, issuing disciplinary action and conducting performance reviews.
- Hired, managed and trained kitchen staff, maintaining competent service teams.
- Produced high volumes of fresh, quality plates, meeting peak restaurant demand.
- Trained junior chefs in required culinary techniques, improving overall kitchen productivity and performance.
- Properly handled and stored raw ingredients, minimising illness and cross-contamination risks.
- Meticulously checked delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Forecasted kitchen supply needs, accurately estimating quantities to reduce wastage.
- Maintained well-organised mise en place, ensuring efficient and consistent kitchen workspaces.
- Developed and delivered exciting, memorable dishes, increasing repeat business.
- Sanitised equipment and kitchenware to adhere to hygiene and cleanliness protocols.
- Maximised restaurant capacity by coordinating seamless, efficient meal services.
- Achieved 4.7 star rating by delivering exceptional dishes and prompt service.
Junior sous chef
novikov resturant
Dubai, UAE
05.2022 - 12.2023
- Supported head chef with stock control and rotation, minimising waste with FIFO systems.
- Checked food portioning for optimal presentation and cost control.
- Created recipes to maximise profit by delivering on target food costs per dish.
- Sourced local ingredients to design seasonal menu items, specialising in modern British cuisine.
- Oversaw kitchen employee scheduling, meeting coverage needs and avoiding wasted labour.
- Performed at peak levels at all times to give team members goal to achieve.
Head chef
dawn to dark restaurant management
Dubai, UAE
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Trained and managed kitchen staff, issuing disciplinary action and conducting performance reviews.
- Achieved targets for staff safety, kitchen sanitation and proper food handling and storage.
- Hired, managed and trained kitchen staff, maintaining competent service teams.
- Trained junior chefs in required culinary techniques, improving overall kitchen productivity and performance.
- Forecasted demand and orders optimum level of supplies to prevent spoilage.
- Applied culinary expertise toward development of seasoned, complex and speciality foods.
Junior sous chef
brass monkey resturant
Dubai, UAE
02.2020 - 03.2022
- Supported head chef with stock control and rotation, minimising waste with FIFO systems.
- Checked food portioning for optimal presentation and cost control.
- Created recipes to maximise profit by delivering on target food costs per dish.
- Supervised all kitchen food preparation while operating in demanding, high-volume environment.
- Sourced local ingredients to design seasonal menu items, specialising in modern British cuisine.
- Developed chefs to run stations efficiently during peak service periods.
Chef de partie
opa greek resturant
Dubai, UAE
09.2018 - 09.2019
- Maintained clean and tidy food preparation areas.
- Prepared, produced and packed food in tight timescales.
- Checked freezers and refrigerators to verify correct storage and temperatures.
- Followed recipe specifications strictly to produce high volume of food orders.
Demi chef de partie
catch seafood resturant
Dubai, Uae
05.2016 - 04.2018
- Managed food usage by First-In, First-Out (FIFO) rules, avoiding unnecessary waste.
- Maintained clean and tidy food preparation areas.
- Supervised and trained junior chefs cook assigned dishes.
- Executed efficient mise en place to facilitate smooth service.
Commis chef
jabel ali golf resort
Dubai, UAE
04.2015 - 04.2016
- Met high standards of food hygiene and safety.
- Complied with food safety regulations.
- Carried out tasks assigned by Chef De Partie.
- Controlled and minimised food waste.
Commis chef
RAMADA HOTEL KARACHI
Dubai
02.2014 - 03.2015
- Met high standards of food hygiene and safety.
- Complied with food safety regulations.
- Carried out tasks assigned by Chef De Partie.
- Controlled and minimised food waste.
- Cooked and presented dished in line with standardised recipes.
Education
Diploma of Education - ELECTRONICS
ST PATRICKS HIGH SCHOOL
PAKISTAN 05.2010 - 06.2013
Skills
- Kitchen management
- Food preparation
- Seasonal specials planning
- Fine-dining expertise
- Employee training and development
- Engaging leadership style
Languages
English
Fluent
Affiliations
- reading, racing, gym, cooking
Timeline
Executive head chef
limestonelab
06.2023 - Current
Head chef
dawn to dark restaurant management
01.2023 - 05.2023
Junior sous chef
novikov resturant
05.2022 - 12.2023
Junior sous chef
brass monkey resturant
02.2020 - 03.2022
Chef de partie
opa greek resturant
09.2018 - 09.2019
Demi chef de partie
catch seafood resturant
05.2016 - 04.2018
Commis chef
jabel ali golf resort
04.2015 - 04.2016
Commis chef
RAMADA HOTEL KARACHI
02.2014 - 03.2015
Diploma of Education - ELECTRONICS
ST PATRICKS HIGH SCHOOL
05.2010 - 06.2013
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