Shendi Budiman
Abu Dhabi,UAE
Summary
Chef with extensive pre-opening experience specializing in Asian cuisine and Continental Foods within high-profile culinary environments. Demonstrated ability to innovate menu offerings while ensuring top-quality kitchen operations. Proven success in managing multiple branches, controlling costs, and mentoring junior staff to enhance overall dining experiences. Committed to culinary excellence and operational efficiency, ready to drive significant contributions to culinary success.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Chef de Cuisine
Yas Plaza Hotels by Aldar Hospitality
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
11.2024 - Current
- Developed innovative menus by incorporating seasonal ingredients and culinary trends.
- Mentored junior chefs to refine their culinary skills and enhance kitchen efficiency.
- Implemented cost-control measures through careful inventory management and waste reduction.
- Oversaw daily kitchen operations to ensure timely service and consistent food quality.
- Enhanced guest satisfaction by creating unique and appealing menu items.
- Developed menus for continuous use, events and promotions for different seasons.
- Monitored kitchen operations to spot and correct issues impacting team performance or quality.
- Achieved targets for staff safety, kitchen sanitation and proper food handling and storage.
Head Chef (pre-opening)
Baofriend UAE
Dubai
05.2022 - 09.2024
- Opening of Baofriend Restaurants in Dubai and Abu Dhabi
- Managing and monitoring all the branches
- Asian Fusion with Arabic Twist
- In charge of the daily operations and events
- Controlling food cost and waste management
- Creating and developing menu as per market needs
- Ensure the kitchen runs smoothly, and keep the high quality standard
- Strictly monitoring the HACCP as per UAE rules
- Planning, organizing on daily operations, events, and outside catering
Outlet Chef Saffar and Shasha (pre-opening)
Intercontinental Hotel Ras Al Khaimah
Ras Al Khaimah
10.2021 - 02.2022
- In charge of Saffar All day dining and Shasha Pool bar
- Menu Planning, Menu Creations, Menu Development, Promotions, Theme nights, Brunches, Alfresco Dining
- Controlling food cost, HACCP, and waste management
- European, South East Asian, and Arabic Foods
- Training and coaching the Chefs
- Empowering Junior staff for their next level
- Ensuring smooth and controlled kitchen operation with the highest quality
- Managing and organizing kitchen team to deliver consistent food quality and create an amazing guest experience
Asian Specialty Outlet Chef (pre-opening)
Warner Brothers World Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi
08.2018 - 08.2021
- Opening and managed Hall of Doom, a busy Asian restaurant with 15 chefs, ensuring smooth operations and high standards
- Opening a (bistro) Bistro Le Pew and look over the operations of Acme Commissary and Hollywood Trattoria
- Asian, Italian, and Continental Foods
- Coached and monitored kitchen staff on SOP, enhancing efficiency and professionalism
- Controlled inventory, budgeting, and food cost, reducing spoilage
- Created innovative menus and menu development
- Conducted weekly product audits to maintain quality standards
- Mentored junior chefs for career advancement
Chef Owner
The Sate King Indonesia
Jakarta
11.2016 - 01.2018
- Owned and operated a 50 seat restaurant
- Managed 10 employees including kitchen, and service
- Managed all financial and personnel records
- Supervised in kitchen and restaurant operations
- Created and implemented new weekly menus
Senior Chef de Partie (pre-opening Bayshore Beach Club)
Intercontinental Hotel Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi
01.2014 - 08.2016
- Opened the Bayshore beach club restaurant in 2014, which became the number 1 restaurant in Abu Dhabi by TripAdvisor in May 2016
- Served as Chef number 2 in the kitchen, managing high volume service during weekends and public holidays
- Oversaw the Selections all-day dining restaurant since 2015
- Managed Room Service, Piano Lounge, and Club Lounge operations
- Led operations after the Chef's absence in Belgian Café, Banquet for Asian food, The Fish Market, and The Yacht Club
Chef de Partie (pre-opening)
Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi
10.2011 - 11.2013
- Opened The Café all day dining restaurant
- Managed buffet lunch and dinner, family brunch, room service, and ala carte offerings
- Ensured food specifications and labor objectives met goals set by the Chef de Cuisine
- Arabic, European, Asian, and Indian Foods
- Responded to customer requirements and feedback
- Scheduled duties for general kitchen staff
- Organized daily responsibilities of cooks
- Assisted cooks in daily operations
Chef de Partie (pre-opening)
The Social Hub Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi
09.2010 - 08.2011
- An Organic restaurant located at 2454, one of the busiest restaurants in the area
- Responsible for ala carte breakfast, lunch buffet/ala carte, dinner, and Friday Brunch
- Worked as second in command to ensure timely delivery of high-quality food
- Determined daily specials, inspected food, and ordered new ingredients
Demi Chef de Partie
Batam View Beach Resort
Batam
03.2009 - 06.2010
- Working in the famous Kelong Seafood Restaurant, one of the best South East Asian restaurants in town
- Super busy restaurant, serving live seafood, Ala Carte, and Chinese Set Menu
- Assigned to Wangi Melati all day dining restaurant, taking care of breakfast, lunch, dinner, and Ala Carte kitchen
- Responsible for managing and delivering foods to high quality standards
- Assisting CDP and Sous Chef for special events, ensuring daily operations run smoothly
Education
Food Production Management
Sekolah Tinggi Pariwisata Bandung
01.2004 - 01.2008
Skills
- Pre-Opening Experiences, Menu and Recipe Creating, Budgeting, Cost Control and Menu Engineering, Mentoring and Training
Languages
English Proficient
Fluent
Indonesian Native
Native
Training
- Highfield Level 3 in Food Safety in Catering (RFQ) — Highfield International
- Person In Charge - Advanced — Highfield International
- Basic Food Hygiene — Highfield International
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Chef de Cuisine
Yas Plaza Hotels by Aldar Hospitality
11.2024 - Current
Head Chef (pre-opening)
Baofriend UAE
05.2022 - 09.2024
Outlet Chef Saffar and Shasha (pre-opening)
Intercontinental Hotel Ras Al Khaimah
10.2021 - 02.2022
Asian Specialty Outlet Chef (pre-opening)
Warner Brothers World Abu Dhabi
08.2018 - 08.2021
Chef Owner
The Sate King Indonesia
11.2016 - 01.2018
Senior Chef de Partie (pre-opening Bayshore Beach Club)
Intercontinental Hotel Abu Dhabi
01.2014 - 08.2016
Chef de Partie (pre-opening)
Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi
10.2011 - 11.2013
Chef de Partie (pre-opening)
The Social Hub Abu Dhabi
09.2010 - 08.2011
Demi Chef de Partie
Batam View Beach Resort
03.2009 - 06.2010
Food Production Management
Sekolah Tinggi Pariwisata Bandung
01.2004 - 01.2008