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Angim Malik

Angim Malik

Buffalo,NY

Summary

Experienced with culinary arts, focusing on menu development and kitchen management. Utilizes creativity and organizational skills to maintain high standards in food quality. Track record of leading teams effectively and adapting to changing demands in high-pressure environments.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Chef

Bents Boutique Hotel and Restaurant
  • Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
  • Maintained a safe and sanitary work environment, adhering to health department standards and regulations.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by creating innovative and diverse menus tailored to various dietary needs.
  • Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for restaurant.
  • Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
  • Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
  • Conducted regular evaluations of kitchen equipment and appliances, ensuring proper maintenance and timely replacement to maintain optimal operational efficiency.
  • Developed strong relationships with vendors, negotiating competitive prices on ingredients and supplies.
  • Created visually appealing plate presentations, enhancing the overall dining experience for patrons.
  • Maximized profitability by effectively managing food costs through portion control and minimizing waste.
  • Requisitioned food, selected and developed recipes and standardized production recipes for consistent quality.
  • Streamlined kitchen operations with effective inventory management and cost controls.
  • Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless dining experiences for guests.
  • Designed seasonal menus showcasing fresh local ingredients, supporting sustainable agriculture practices within the community.
  • Implemented special events promotions such as theme nights or cooking demonstrations to attract new clientele and boost sales revenues.
  • Coordinated employee schedules and developed staff teams to boost productivity.
  • Expanded catering services through strategic marketing efforts, increasing event bookings and revenue streams.
  • Generated employee schedules and work assignments and determined appropriate compensation rates.
  • Participated in community outreach events such as charity dinners or fundraisers to give back to the local community while promoting brand awareness.
  • Optimized kitchen layout and equipment use, significantly increasing productivity.
  • Fostered partnerships with local farmers, securing premium ingredients and supporting community.

Executive Chef

Bents Boutique Hotel and Harvest Restaurant
08.2023 - Current

Curated custom menus tailored to wedding themes.
Elevated staff level to ensure consistent performance and quality.
Achieved a $1.2 million cost savings in initial year.
Achieved award-winning status with associated press attention.

Revamped dining experience by creating a seasonally inspired menu.

Demonstrated expertise in enhancing social media presence.

Executive Chef

Aimbridge Hospitality
09.2020 - 07.2023

Instilling the S.O.P.s for the hotel opening in F&B.

Critical Path for opening of hotel program.

R&D on menus for restaurants as well as wedding tiers.


Contact expired from Aimbridge Hospitality with ownership group after the execution of work order.

Executive Chef

Hotel Henry
03.2017 - 11.2019

Over seen the restaurant aspects (100 acres)

The concept was seasonality and worked with local farms. Locally sourced ingredients.


Made it in the New York Times as the 18th best destination to visit in 2019.


Close due to the pandemic.

Education

Bachelor Of Hospitality And Tourism Management - Hospitality

Charleston Southern University
Charleston, SC
04.2006

Skills

    Instagram: Malik Von Saint

  • Menu planning
  • Cost control
  • Menu development
  • ServSafe certification
  • Team leadership
  • Hiring, training, and development
  • Kitchen management
  • Operations management
  • Special events
  • Catering and events
  • Food pairing
  • Banquets and catering
  • Staff scheduling

Timeline

Executive Chef

Bents Boutique Hotel and Harvest Restaurant
08.2023 - Current

Executive Chef

Aimbridge Hospitality
09.2020 - 07.2023

Executive Chef

Hotel Henry
03.2017 - 11.2019

Executive Chef

Bents Boutique Hotel and Restaurant

Bachelor Of Hospitality And Tourism Management - Hospitality

Charleston Southern University
Angim Malik