Azan Ali
Sous Chef
Faisalabad, Punjab
Summary
At Sariya's Sip N Bite, I excelled as an Executive Sous Chef, skillfully balancing kitchen management and team leadership to elevate dining experiences. My strategic vendor relationships and innovative menu development, spotlighting diverse flavors, significantly enhanced food presentation and ingredient quality. I mentored junior chefs, fostering professional growth, and optimized inventory, reducing waste and maximizing budget efficiency.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef Manager
Kapaciouse
Islamabad
10.2024 - Current
- Established positive relationships with local suppliers to secure fresh produce and support the community economy.
- Kept kitchen staff in compliance with safety and food regulations to reduce opportunities for illness or accidents.
- Placed food orders with suppliers on weekly basis, taking into account kitchen budget and expected demands.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Developed new culinary programs that increased customer satisfaction and operational excellence levels.
Executive Sous Chef
Sariya's Sip N Bite
01.2020 - Current
- Oversaw the execution of daily prep tasks ensuring timely completion while maintaining ingredient freshness.
- Balanced labor costs by effectively scheduling kitchen staff according to business needs.
- Maintained high standards of food presentation by supervising plating techniques during service hours.
- Established strong relationships with local vendors, ensuring the use of fresh, high-quality ingredients.
- Collaborated with Executive Chef to design seasonal menus that showcased diverse flavors and techniques.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly providing guidance towards improvement as necessary.
- Mentored junior chefs and provided constructive feedback for professional growth.
- Managed inventory control, reducing food waste and optimizing budget allocation.
Education
Matriculation - Science Education
Aspire Group of Colleges
Sangla Hill 04.2001 -
Skills
Kitchen management
Food Back
Dough/Special Sauce making
Food presentation
Special event catering
Recipe management
Meal preparation
Team leadership
Menu development
Timeline
Chef Manager
Kapaciouse
10.2024 - Current
Executive Sous Chef
Sariya's Sip N Bite
01.2020 - Current
Matriculation - Science Education
Aspire Group of Colleges
04.2001 -