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Junaid Iftikhar

Junaid Iftikhar

Abu Dhabi,UAE

Summary

Accomplished Head Chef with 2 years of experience. Strictly monitors kitchen activities and maintains food safety and hygiene standards. Offers strong organisational and leadership skills. Specialises in Dine-In cuisine.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Head Chef

City Best Restaurant
Abu Dhabi, UAE
08.2021 - Current
  • Inspected supplies, equipment or work areas to verify conformance to established standards.
  • Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and availability, minimising kitchen spending.
  • Developed and delivered exciting, memorable dishes, increasing repeat business.
  • Monitored linework processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
  • Achieved targets for staff safety, kitchen sanitation and proper food handling and storage.
  • Inventoried food, ingredient and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
  • Forecasted kitchen supply needs, accurately estimating quantities to reduce wastage.
  • Prevented cross-contamination by thoroughly cleaning and sanitising utensils, pans and surfaces.
  • Arranged regular equipment maintenance and servicing, maintaining functional kitchen machinery.
  • Trained junior chefs in required culinary techniques, improving overall kitchen productivity and performance.
  • Meticulously checked delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Properly handled and stored raw ingredients, minimising illness and cross-contamination risks.
  • Planned popular promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.

Sous Chef

City Best Restaurant
Abu Dhabi, UAE
01.2020 - 07.2021
  • Supported head chef with stock control and rotation, minimising waste with FIFO systems.
  • Delivered food to highest hygiene, quality and safety standards by strictly following regulations.
  • Planned and directed food preparation in fast-paced restaurant environments.
  • Acted as head chef when required, maintaining continuity of service and quality.
  • Deputised for head chef, successfully managing all aspects of kitchen operations during times of absence.
  • Developed chefs to run stations efficiently during peak service periods.
  • Protected kitchen equipment to prevent damages and breakdowns.
  • Trained junior kitchen staff in food preparation and hygiene practices.
  • Sanitised equipment and kitchenware to comply with hygiene protocols.
  • Estimated cooking time to provide timely deliveries to customers.
  • Helped staff adhere to restaurant quality and service requirements through effective management and motivation.

Restaurant Supervisor

Dolma Beach Restaurant
Abu Dhabi, UAE
01.2018 - 12.2019
  • Walked through restaurant to monitor staff and guest needs.
  • Identified areas of improvement and implemented solutions to enhance efficiency.
  • Delegated tasks to front-of-house staff to maintain dining room and lobby lounge.
  • Provided guidance to junior staff members on how to handle difficult situations with customers.
  • Managed day-to-day operations of the restaurant, including overseeing staff activities, ordering supplies, monitoring stock levels, maintaining records, and reconciling cash receipts.
  • Collaborated with manager concerning operational deficiencies and areas in need of attention.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally.
  • Monitored inventory levels and placed orders for additional supplies as needed.
  • Handled guest comments and complaints to drive guest satisfaction.
  • Assisted managers with staffing levels to meet established budgetary goals and business volume.

Waiter And Cashier

Taco De Casa Restaurant
Abu Dhabi, UAE
05.2016 - 12.2017
  • Verified guest satisfaction with meals and responded promptly to issues.
  • Conducted routine checks of tables to ensure that guests are satisfied with their meals
  • Relayed messages from guests to the kitchen about food preferences, orders, and special requests
  • Accurately recorded orders and partnered with team members to serve food and beverages in a timely manner
  • Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies, cleaning dishes and silverware
  • Greeted patrons at assigned tables and promptly addressed questions and requests
  • Assisted in training new staff on restaurant procedures including order taking, payment processing and seating arrangements
  • Explained menu descriptions, preparation methods, and portion sizes to assist in decision-making. Using POS for punching the orders and closing the checks
  • Assisting restaurant supervisors in his daily tasks
  • Encouraged fellow employees to maintain high standards of customer service excellence.

Education

SSLC -

Punjab Board Of Intermediate
Faisalabad - Pakistan
05.2011 - 04.2013

Skills

  • Menu planning
  • Kitchen management
  • Food preparation
  • Process improvements
  • Performance assessments
  • Vendor relations
  • Workflow optimisation

Languages

English
Intermediate
Urdu
Native
Arabic
Elementary

Timeline

Head Chef

City Best Restaurant
08.2021 - Current

Sous Chef

City Best Restaurant
01.2020 - 07.2021

Restaurant Supervisor

Dolma Beach Restaurant
01.2018 - 12.2019

Waiter And Cashier

Taco De Casa Restaurant
05.2016 - 12.2017

SSLC -

Punjab Board Of Intermediate
05.2011 - 04.2013

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