Naveed Maqsood
Sharjah,UAE
Summary
Achieved advanced certification in food safety from Dubai Municipality, demonstrating expertise in regulatory compliance and food handling standards. Certified in HACCP, ensuring adherence to critical control points in food safety management. Proven ability to implement effective food safety protocols in diverse environments. Committed to maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety in food service operations.
Overview
1
1
year of post-secondary education
13
13
years of professional experience
Work history
Senior chef de partie
Occidental Sharjah grand hotel
Sharjah, UAE
2025.10 - Current
- Handled customer complaints promptly to strengthen restaurant service reputation.
- Performed regular equipment checks to meet safety regulation requirements.
- Coordinated junior kitchen staff to keep food prep running efficiently.
Chef de partie
tow seasons hotel
dubai, UAE
2023.11 - 2025.09
- Maintained health and safety standards through spotless kitchen cleaning routines.
- Oversaw butchery work to cut meat costs via disciplined handling.
- Directed portion control practices to minimise waste and meet inventory targets.
- Ran full in-charge breakfast and lunch buffet service.
- Supported the sous chef by helping develop new dishes and menus.
Chef de partie
Sheraton Sharjah Beach Resort And Spa
Sharjah, UAE
2021.07 - 2023.08
- Coordinate with other chefs for special events and banquets.
- Maintain inventory control while protecting food quality and taste.
- Adapt quickly during high-pressure service to deliver consistent results.
- Experiment with ingredients and techniques to enhance flavour profiles.
- Manage all in-room dining ala carte operations from order to service.
Demi chef de partie
Marriott Hotels
Dubai, UAE
2018.11 - 2021.06
- Trained junior staff members to follow kitchen tasks and improve daily performance.
- Reduced food waste levels to support cost control measures.
- Maintained clean, organised workspaces to improve kitchen efficiency.
- Prepared stocks, sauces, and soups to enhance flavour profiles.
- Worked in butchery during busy periods to keep stock operations smooth.
Commis chef
millennium plaza hotel
Dubai, UAE
2015.06 - 2019.12
- Supported senior chefs in speeding up service delivery during shifts.
- Assisted in planning seasonal dishes for menu rotations.
- Kept work area clean and organised to improve kitchen efficiency.
- Contributed to dish development, widening menu options for service.
Commis chef
park plaza hotel
Lahore, Pakistan
2013.07 - 2015.03
- Controlled portions to reduce unnecessary waste and protect daily supplies.
- Managed waste efficiently to minimise restaurant costs during service hours.
- Assisted with menu planning for seasonal dishes and day-to-day updates.
- Organised storage areas for quick ingredient access during busy periods.
Education
High School Diploma -
Govt high school Lahore
Pakistan 2000.03 - 2001.03
Skills
Expertise in Chinese, Thai, Arabic, Indian, Pakistani, and Mexican cuisines
Restaurant operations management
À la carte and banquet service
- Vegetable cutting styles
- Kitchen safety regulations
- Sommelier basics
- Compliance with food laws
- Catering coordination
- Waste reduction strategies
- Performance monitoring
- Fine dining standards
- FIFO food storage
- Knife techniques
- Menu development
- Commis chef management
- Allergen awareness
- Recipe documentation
- Food hygiene standards
- Front of House coverage
- Meat preparation and seasoning
- Sauce preparation
- Fish descaling
- Ingredient prep management
- Kitchen hygiene standards
- Dish presentation
- Food hygiene management
- Daily specials planning
- Food safety legislation
- Section management
- Portion control
- Crisis handling
- Excellent communication
- Food Hygiene
- HACCP principles
- Efficient multitasking
- Volume cooking
- Supportive leadership
- Waste control
- Seafood preparation
- Calm under pressure
- Special Events
- Food allergy understanding
- Utensils knowledge
- Asian fusion proficiency
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Professional attitude
- Equipment cleaning
- Commis Chef training
- Garnish prep
- Hospitality
Work availability
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Timeline
Senior chef de partie
Occidental Sharjah grand hotel
2025.10 - Current
Chef de partie
tow seasons hotel
2023.11 - 2025.09
Chef de partie
Sheraton Sharjah Beach Resort And Spa
2021.07 - 2023.08
Demi chef de partie
Marriott Hotels
2018.11 - 2021.06
Commis chef
millennium plaza hotel
2015.06 - 2019.12
Commis chef
park plaza hotel
2013.07 - 2015.03
High School Diploma -
Govt high school Lahore
2000.03 - 2001.03