Meenakshi Dangwal
Executive Sous Chef/ Assistant Production Manager/Culinary Manager
Dubai
Summary
Ambitious Culinary and recipe data Manager with proven track record of creating successful food service operations, managing staff and increasing profits. Extensive experience in menu design, ordering supplies and creating innovative solutions to food service challenges. Well-versed in hospitality standards and natural knack for building relationships with customers.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Sous Chef/ Culinary Onboarding Manager
Kitopi
10.2019 - Current
- Managing a team of 125 people, along with recruitment, training and coaching.
- Trained newly onboarded personnel in navigating Product Catalogue and ERP software to access company systems and fulfill job responsibilities effectively.
- Supervised teams to mitigate process gaps, optimizing productivity levels.
- Enhanced data management workflows, significantly reducing processing time and boosting operational efficiency.
- Performed comprehensive audits on existing recipe databases for various brands, pinpointing areas for enhancement and rectifying discrepancies as necessary.
- Demonstrated proficiency in problem-solving, identifying issues, analyzing data, and implementing effective solutions.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to determine data requirements and ensure seamless integration within system.
- Displayed adeptness in devising and executing innovative solutions to intricate challenges.
- Addressed production issues and implemented corrective measures, thereby augmenting operational effectiveness.
- Managed materials to align with production targets and meet customer demands efficiently.
- Oversaw operations of 20 MT food production unit, encompassing hot/cold/meat preparation and meal planning.
- Facilitated setup of new operational unit for KITOPI CCU/CPU, ensuring seamless operations.
- Implemented strategies to increase shelf life of raw and cooked proteins using various techniques such as vacuum packing, ILPRA Packaging line, and HPP with high pressure.
- Coordinated and supervised all production processes, ensuring timely delivery of products.
- Improved efficiency and productivity by eliminating waste and production constraints.
- Reviewed production orders, schedules, and inventory levels to optimize product availability.
- Identified opportunities for process enhancement to maximize time and revenue.
- Developed strong relationships with key stakeholders, resulting in better collaboration and alignment on project objectives
- Mentored junior staff members on best practices in production management, cultivating skilled workforce capable of tackling complex challenges.
- Enforced health and safety protocols to promote safe working environment
- Studied department operations to assist with development of new or improved methods of tooling and production processes
- Delivered direct feedback to senior management regarding project visibility and status
Production Planner
Emirates Flight Catering
08.2013 - 08.2019
- Work hands-on developing new menu and menu uplift type and execute product presentations and samplings
- Support new product and food trend research
- Support food cost analysis of new menu items
- Support the authorship of recipe book and plating manual updates and management
- Assist in supervising operational teams to consistent and quality products to increase customer satisfaction
- Controlling & analyzing and enhancing the Work Order Cycle process.
- Initiating and retaining process of continuous improvement for all ERP related processes in Production
- Conducted regular reviews of demand forecasts, adjusting production schedules as needed to maintain optimal inventory levels without compromising customer service standards.
- Used ERP Software to monitor and record production resources for all facets of product planning, development, manufacturing and sales.
- Contributed to cost reduction efforts by identifying areas for potential savings within the production planning process, leading to increased profitability.
- Forecasted production schedules and adjusted plans to accommodate changes in demand.
Food & Beverage Costing and Pricing Supervisor
TajSATS Air Catering
10.2007 - 06.2011
- Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
- Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives, and communication goals.
- Reduced employee turnover by fostering a positive work environment and providing ongoing feedback to staff members.
- Solicited customer feedback to identify and improve on areas of weakness.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
Sr. Chef De Partie
TajSATS Air Catering
06.2004 - 09.2007
- Implemented food cost and waste reduction initiatives to save money.
- Enhanced team performance through continuous coaching, motivating, and providing constructive feedback to junior chefs.
- Developed and remained accountable for safety, quality, consistency and adherence to standards.
- Contributed to the establishment''s excellent reputation through consistent creation of visually appealing, delicious dishes using fresh ingredients.
- Dealing with customer complaints and queries on a day-to-day basis • Keep myself update through Daily meetings based on different aspects • Follow-ups for all major tasks in the Kitchen with respect to Stocks, Kitchen Issues, Customer Queries and Feedback. • Deciding on the menus of all airlines. • Handling VIP flights of Prime minister, President and VIP charters. • Training of newly joined staff and update them from time to time. • Responsible for the Duty Roaster & leave records of the team
Education
Bachelor of Science - Hotel Management
Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Hotel Management
Chandigarh 04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Gita Convent School
Faridabad 04.2001 -
Skills
Timeline
Executive Sous Chef/ Culinary Onboarding Manager
Kitopi
10.2019 - Current
Production Planner
Emirates Flight Catering
08.2013 - 08.2019
Food & Beverage Costing and Pricing Supervisor
TajSATS Air Catering
10.2007 - 06.2011
Sr. Chef De Partie
TajSATS Air Catering
06.2004 - 09.2007
Bachelor of Science - Hotel Management
Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Hotel Management
04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Gita Convent School
04.2001 -
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