Ankush Rana
Gardenia Village ,Doha Qatar
Summary
A hardworking and service orientated culinary professional with over 12 years of proven work experience in various prestigious hotels, restaurants and cruise in Dubai, India, China, USA and Qatar. Highly organised with excellent time management skills, successfully manages heavy workloads and ensure all objectives are met within the agreed timeframes. Customer focused, always aims to deliver excellent quality and tantalising dishes beyond the customer’s expectation. Enjoys learning new skills and demonstrates my creative flair in the presentation of all the dishes I prepares. Now seeking a new opportunity where I can gain further skills; whilst adding value and contributing to the success of my prospective employer.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
St Regis Hotel (Robeto’s Italian Restaurant)
Marsa Arabia , Doha
10.2022 - Current
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current culinary trends and techniques.
Chef
Virgin Voyage
Miami, FL
01.2020 - 09.2022
- Worked in Razzle Dazzle (international cuisine restaurant).
Sous chef (acting head chef)
Peregrines food jubilee hills Hyderabad India, SSK
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Essence fusion a modern Indian cuisine and Aura café(times food award winner casual dining café ).
Chef de Partie
Waldorf Astoria, Dubai Palm Jumeirah, HILTON hotels
10.2016 - 12.2017
- In Social by Heinz back (Michelin star Italian chef)
Demi Chef De Partie
Galaxy Hotel, Galaxy Entertainment Group
Macau, SAR
04.2015 - 09.2016
- Otto E Mezzo Bombana (1
- Michelin star Italian restaurant)
Commis Chef
Grosvenor House, A Luxury Collection Hotel
Dubai
03.2014 - 03.2015
- U.A.E
- In Rhodes W 1 (A modern British Cuisine by Michelin star chef Gary Rhodes
Commis Chef
One & Only Royal Mirage
Dubai
10.2012 - 02.2014
- Nina (a modern Indian cuisine
Double Tree by Hilton
Gurgaon New Delhi
01.2012 - 10.2012
- Italian cuisine) as a Commis
Commis Chef
Devyani Food Street Pvt. Ltd, IGI Airport
Delhi , Delhi
12.2010 - 12.2011
Education
Diploma - food production
Institute of Hotel Management Dehradun
certificate in computer application - undefined
APPICL Institute of Computer Technology Ltd
Skills
Additional InformationIT Skills: Proficient user ofMS Office Applications, Email & InternetInterests: Enjoys socialising with family and friends
Operations support
Operations support
Special requests
Performance improvement
Safe handling
Food preparation and safety
[Type] cuisine
Schedule Management
Plating
Food spoilage prevention
Food plating and presentation
Fine-dining expertise
Sanitation guidelines
Timeline
Sous Chef
St Regis Hotel (Robeto’s Italian Restaurant)
10.2022 - Current
Chef
Virgin Voyage
01.2020 - 09.2022
Sous chef (acting head chef)
Peregrines food jubilee hills Hyderabad India, SSK
01.2018 - 12.2019
Chef de Partie
Waldorf Astoria, Dubai Palm Jumeirah, HILTON hotels
10.2016 - 12.2017
Demi Chef De Partie
Galaxy Hotel, Galaxy Entertainment Group
04.2015 - 09.2016
Commis Chef
Grosvenor House, A Luxury Collection Hotel
03.2014 - 03.2015
Commis Chef
One & Only Royal Mirage
10.2012 - 02.2014
Double Tree by Hilton
01.2012 - 10.2012
Commis Chef
Devyani Food Street Pvt. Ltd, IGI Airport
12.2010 - 12.2011
Diploma - food production
Institute of Hotel Management Dehradun
certificate in computer application - undefined
APPICL Institute of Computer Technology Ltd