Kuldip Ale
Dubai,uae
Summary
Resourceful Chef de Partie with creative flair for dish creation and presentation. Team player offering well-developed culinary abilities and advanced knife skills. Proven history training new kitchen personnel to maintain rigorous high standards.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Chef de partie
The Maine Oyster Bar & Grill
Dubai, UAE
01.2023 - Current
- Enhanced flavour profiles by experimenting with various ingredients and cooking techniques.
- Expertly performed butchery tasks, contributing to cost-saving measures in meat usage.
- Streamlined kitchen operations, leading to smoother service during busy periods.
- Perfected traditional cooking methods including baking, grilling and braising.
- Developed new dessert recipes resulting in positive customer feedback.
- Supervised junior staff, ensuring efficient teamwork during service hours.
- Managed portion control effectively, reducing waste significantly.
- Worked closely with senior chefs for menu planning.
Demi chef de partie
The Maine Land Restaurant
Dubai, UAE
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Participated actively in team briefings contributing towards open communication among staff members.
- Implemented proper storage methods, prolonging freshness of ingredients.
- Supported head chef during busy periods, enabling effective time management across the kitchen brigade.
- Assisted in the preparation of meals by following precise culinary techniques.
- Managed mise en place tasks before service hours for smoother operations during peak times.
- Participated in regular stock takes for accurate inventory management.
Commis chef
The Maine Oyster Bar&Grill
Dubai, UAE
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Improved kitchen efficiency by maintaining a clean and organised work area.
- Kept up-to-date with latest culinary trends, incorporating them into dish preparations when appropriate.
- Mastered various cooking techniques with ongoing practice and mentorship from senior chefs.
- Participated in daily inventory checks to avoid ingredient shortages.
Commis I
Transguard Group
Dubai, UAE
03.2011 - 12.2016
Restaurant waiter
Al Asha Restaurant
Saudi, Saudi
01.2013 - 04.2013
Head waiter
Integral Food Services W.L.L.C
Doha, Qatar
06.2011 - 01.2013
Cook supervisor
Kantipur Cafe
Kathmandu, Nepal
04.2009 - 11.2010
Education
Intermediate - Humanities
RANTA RAJYA CAMPUS
Nepal 06.2008 - 08.2010
High School Diploma -
Shree Adrasha Sarawati Higher Secondary
Nepal 04.2007 - 03.2008
Skills
- Composure during rush hours
- Special dietary cooking
- Baking and roasting proficiency
- Grilling mastery
- Passion for cooking
- Advanced culinary techniques
- Food pairing knowledge
- Staff training experience
- Culinary creativity
- High-Energy personality
- Health and safety consciousness
- Cold food preparation
- Seafood preparation expertise
Languages
English , Nepali , Hindi
Beginner
Timeline
Chef de partie
The Maine Oyster Bar & Grill
01.2023 - Current
Demi chef de partie
The Maine Land Restaurant
01.2020 - 01.2023
Commis chef
The Maine Oyster Bar&Grill
01.2016 - 01.2020
Restaurant waiter
Al Asha Restaurant
01.2013 - 04.2013
Head waiter
Integral Food Services W.L.L.C
06.2011 - 01.2013
Commis I
Transguard Group
03.2011 - 12.2016
Cook supervisor
Kantipur Cafe
04.2009 - 11.2010
Intermediate - Humanities
RANTA RAJYA CAMPUS
06.2008 - 08.2010
High School Diploma -
Shree Adrasha Sarawati Higher Secondary
04.2007 - 03.2008