Jana and Birch Street (ordering)
Rafeek Thottiyil
Assistant Sous Chef
Summary
Adaptable and enterprising Ass. Sous Chef with solid industry background and proven expertise in building and leading successful teams. Talented problem-solver ready to back up fellow employees at any time.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certificate
5
5
Languages
Work History
Assistant Sous Chef
JW Marriott Marquis
Dubai
01.2022 - Current
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
- Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.
- Monitored food and labor costs to verify budget targets were met.
- Coordinated with vendors to order supplies and maintain high quality standards.
Chef De Partie
JW Marriott Marquis
Dubai
03.2019 - 12.2021
- Collaborated with vendors and suppliers to obtain quality recipe ingredients while adhering to company budgets.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
Demi Chef De Partie
IHG Fujairah
Fujairah
07.2017 - 02.2019
- Assisted with development of new menu items, researching and workshopping recipes compatible with existing menu.
- Reduced costs and losses through regular rotation of fresh food items and employment of waste-reduction food prep techniques.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
Commis Chef
Atlantis The Palm
Dubai
04.2011 - 05.2017
- Observed different kitchen chefs' preparation of sauces, breads, and other items to gain knowledge in diverse cooking and baking techniques.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Assisted other chefs with ingredients preparation in support of recipes designed by head chef.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Calicut University
Calicut 06.2006 - 03.2008
Skills
Sushi skills
Stocking and replenishing
Cuisine Japanese
Food inventories
Sales planning
Menu development
Safe handling
Schedule Management
Commanding leadership style
Software
Oasys (payroll)
Certification
Certified PIC, Dubai Municipality
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Assistant Sous Chef
JW Marriott Marquis
01.2022 - Current
Certified PIC, Dubai Municipality
01-2020
Chef De Partie
JW Marriott Marquis
03.2019 - 12.2021
Demi Chef De Partie
IHG Fujairah
07.2017 - 02.2019
Commis Chef
Atlantis The Palm
04.2011 - 05.2017
High School Diploma -
Calicut University
06.2006 - 03.2008