Passionate about exploring new cultures and broadening my global perspective through travel and international experiences
Aadil Naseem
HR Director
Livingston
Summary
Dynamic and versatile professional with a strong foundation in the hospitality industry, having worked extensively as a Chef de Partie and waiter across high-end restaurants and hotels. Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced kitchen environments while maintaining exceptional standards in food quality, hygiene, and team collaboration. In recent years, I have successfully transitioned into the field of human resources, founding and managing my own recruitment agency. As a result, I bring a unique combination of hands-on culinary expertise and strategic HR insight, making me highly adaptable and skilled in people management, talent acquisition, and organizational operations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Director
Verve Agency
07.2023 - Current
- Directed benefits administration process, leading to increased employee understanding and utilization of available offerings.
- Implemented data-driven approaches for workforce planning, enabling proactive talent management decisions.
- Evaluated compensation structures and policies, ensuring competitive positioning within the market and internal equity among staff members.
- Invested in professional development opportunities for the HR team, fostering continuous learning and improvement.
Chef De Partie
Dalmahoy Country club
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Prepped foods to be roasted, sautéed, fried and baked.
- Designed new ways to present and enhance dishes.
- Butchered meat to minimise wastage and deliver quality cuts.
- Sliced fruit and vegetables for various menu items and stored for later use at proper temperatures.
- Developed high-quality dishes for guests, including starters, mains and desserts.
- Conducted regular stock counts of ingredients and kitchen supplies, ordering low stocks when needed.
- Prepared and cooked high quality food following recipes and menu guidelines.
Chef De Partie
Zaika Restaurant
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Cleaned counters with sanitising agents to prevent food-borne illness.
- Prepped foods to be roasted, sautéed, fried and baked.
- Designed new ways to present and enhance dishes.
- Upheld standards by assessing ingredient quality and final products.
- Developed high-quality dishes for guests, including starters, mains and desserts.
- Conducted regular stock counts of ingredients and kitchen supplies, ordering low stocks when needed.
- Planned dishes to reduce food costs and maximise gross profits.
- Prepared and cooked high quality food following recipes and menu guidelines.
- Received, recorded and accounted for supplies and deliveries.
- Maximised customer satisfaction and team performance through command-based structure.
- Pre-prepared food ingredients for each shift, chopping vegetables, mixing marinades and stocking garnish stations.
- Assisted in kitchen closing duties, carrying out sanitation tasks and organising stock for next day opening.
- Quickly reset and cleaned up tables after customers left to enable speedy turnaround and guest flow.
- Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
Chef De Partie
DoubleTree by the hilton
03.2020 - 11.2020
- Assisted in the preparation of customer meals, including breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- Ensured kitchens stayed clean, tidy and hygienic by mopping floors and sanitising preparation tables.
- Offered creative input on new dishes, suggesting enhancements or additions according to market trends, seasons or requests.
- Assisted other chefs prepare and plate food during busy restaurant periods.
- Prepped foods to be roasted, sautéed, fried and baked.
- Upheld standards by assessing ingredient quality and final products.
- Prepared and cooked high quality food following recipes and menu guidelines.
Pizza Chef
tony macaronis
10.2019 - 02.2020
- Adapted recipes and ingredients to common customer requirements such as vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free pizzas to engage larger audience.
- Managed relevant food order slips and completed customer orders promptly.
- Maintained operational knowledge of range of pizza ovens, keeping well-maintained and fully functional as directed by manufacturer instructions.
- Built and maintained strong working relationships with all kitchen staff to generate supportive kitchen atmosphere.
- Oversaw stock, delivery and rotation systems, monitoring supply inventory and rotating stock to promote freshness.
- Kept tidy, clean and neat appearance at all times, complying with company hygiene standards.
- Monitored temperature of pizza oven consistently to maintain correct cooking environment.
- Baked wide variety of pizza doughs, including thin crust, thick crust and cheese-stuffed, from scratch to consistent, high standards.
- Prepared sauces, cheeses and other pizza toppings following set recipes and adapting to customer requests.
- Prepared daily ingredients in advance for quick pizza production following guidelines.
- Oversaw safe daily set up and shut down of pizza oven.
Education
No Degree - Nursery - High School
CLIFTON HALL
EdinburghHigh School Diploma -
James Young High School
LivingstonSkills
Health and hygiene enforcement
Inventory oversight
Plating presentation
Junior chef management
Portion control
Food prep
Equipment cleaning
Garnish prep
Proficiency in cooking
Kitchen organization
Ingredient preparation
Food preparation
Grill operation
HR policies development
Employee relations
Recruitment strategies
Job analysis
Websites
Additional Information
- EXCELLENT REFERENCES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
Interests
Timeline
HR Director
Verve Agency
07.2023 - Current
Chef De Partie
Dalmahoy Country club
07.2022 - 08.2022
Chef De Partie
Zaika Restaurant
08.2021 - 07.2022
Chef De Partie
DoubleTree by the hilton
03.2020 - 11.2020
Pizza Chef
tony macaronis
10.2019 - 02.2020
No Degree - Nursery - High School
CLIFTON HALL
High School Diploma -
James Young High School
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