Chandan Singh Rana
Queens,NY
Summary
Have26 years of experience in making delicious healthy dishes in star hotels and leading restaurants. Expert in making food at reduced cost without compromising on quality and taste. Have got training from chefs of various star hotels and so expertise in quality procedures and regulations to be followed while making food. Also specialized in preparing menu for the day, with good combinations to attract customers. Can handle high pressure environments and make dishes of good taste and health for large volumes in stipulated time efficiently. Also efficiently managing a team of chefs and cooks and conducted training for them to handle tasks efficiently and make good delicious dishes.
Identity of self potential, think according to circumstances, make efforts to complete task effectively & efficiently with good time-management and with responsibility, self-starter, co-operative, curious, amicable by nature.
Innovative Head Chef known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in menu development, inventory management, and culinary team leadership. Excel in time management, adaptability, and creative problem-solving skills to deliver exceptional dining experiences.
Passionate, spirited and classically trained culinary professional, skilled in building relationships and developing high-performing teams. Leader in delivery of excellent customer service. Equipped to apply restaurant operational experience to grow world-class organizations. Dedicated to food safety, customer service best practices and quality food service.
Dynamic, resourceful and skilled executive head chef with several years of success in fine dining, casual dining and catering. Quality-focused and efficient professional adept at preparing and plating food in high-energy, fast-paced kitchens.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chef De Cuisine
C.G.A. a global catring company
Manhattan , NY
08.2023 - 12.2024
- Ensured compliance with food safety regulations.
- Scheduled shifts for kitchen staff according to restaurant needs.
- Trained new hires in proper kitchen procedures.
Executive Chef
Moti mahal deluxe
Manhattan , New York
07.2022 - 11.2024
- Maintained accurate records of inventory, sales, labor costs, and other operational costs.
- Developed menus and recipes for a variety of dishes, including appetizers, entrees, desserts, and specialty items.
- Inspected ingredients and equipment to ensure they meet quality standards.
Head Chef
Bhatti indian grill
Manhattan , NY
04.2019 - 11.2024
- Maintained accurate records of inventory, sales, labor costs, and other operational costs.
- Developed menus and recipes for a variety of dishes, including appetizers, entrees, desserts, and specialty items.
- Inspected ingredients and equipment to ensure they meet quality standards.
Chef De Partie
Taj Mahal Hotel new delhi
New Delhi
12.2010 - 04.2019
- Functioned as chef de partie in Chamber (fine dining restaurant) at Taj Mahal Hotel, New Delhi, from December 2010 to April 2019
Sous Chef
Country Club Hotel dubai UAE
08.2007 - 01.2010
- Served as Sous Chef at Qureshi Kebab & Kurry, a restaurant by award-winning chef Imtiyaz Qureshi.
- Contributed to culinary excellence in a high-pressure kitchen environment from August 2007 to January 2010.
- Collaborated with team to prepare and present diverse Indian dishes, ensuring quality standards.
- Assisted in menu development and implementation of innovative recipes to enhance dining experience.
Demi Chef De Partie
The Park Hotel Delhi india
Delhi, Delhi
02.2005 - 08.2007
- Company Overview: Award winning fine dining Indian restaurant
- Worked in Fire (Award winning fine dining Indian restaurant) as a D.C.D.P
- With The Park Hotel from Feb'2005 to August'2007
Commi Chefr
Old World Hospitality
Delhi
01.2002 - 02.2005
- Worked as a Commi chef at Delhi O Delhi
- restaurant with Habitat World at Indian Habitat Center for the period of Jan2002 to Feb'2005
Education
X -
C.B.S.E.
XII -
C.B.S.E.
Skills
- Have the ability and experience to prepare quality variety dishes in the stipulated time
- Have expertise in variety of techniques in cooking to prepare healthy tasty dishes
- Have excellent managerial ability and have managed various teams with great efficiency
- Have ability to produce cost-effective quality healthy delicious dishes by appropriate planning
- Have experience of managing all operations related to dish in star hotels
- Have also trained team mates, by conducting practical and training cooking classes
- Have got many appreciation and certification for making excellent new delicious dishes
- Can handle and prepare delicious quality healthy food to handle large orders in stipulated time
- Efficient in making different delicious menu charts to attract customers
- Efficient in cost control while preparing delicious quality healthy food and thereby gives profit to the organization as well as satisfactions to customers
- Budgeting and cost control
- Food spoilage prevention
- Menu design
- Dish preparation
- Plating and presentation
- Banquets and catering
- Signature dish creation
- Performance assessments
- Equipment maintenance
- Food preparation techniques
- Food pairing
- Resource management
- Staff training
- Inventory rotation
- Waste reduction
- Purchasing
Certification
- 3 Years apprentice in cook (G) from Hotel Brodway.
- Done basic food hygiene training in Dubai on11th August from T.U.V (Middle East).
- Done HACCP awareness training in Country Club Hotel (Dubai) on15th December'08 by TUV (Middle East).
- Done HACCP internal auditor training from Country Club Hotel (Dubai) conduct by T.U.V (Middle East) on16-17th December'08.
Languages
Languages Known: English, Hindi
Hobbies and Interests
Reading., Listening to light music, playing cricket and surfing internet., Making good & healthy food.
PASSPORT DETAILS
- Passport No: P3543247
- Date of Issued:21/08/216
- Date of Expiry:20/06/2026
Timeline
Chef De Cuisine
C.G.A. a global catring company
08.2023 - 12.2024
Executive Chef
Moti mahal deluxe
07.2022 - 11.2024
Head Chef
Bhatti indian grill
04.2019 - 11.2024
Chef De Partie
Taj Mahal Hotel new delhi
12.2010 - 04.2019
Sous Chef
Country Club Hotel dubai UAE
08.2007 - 01.2010
Demi Chef De Partie
The Park Hotel Delhi india
02.2005 - 08.2007
Commi Chefr
Old World Hospitality
01.2002 - 02.2005
X -
C.B.S.E.
XII -
C.B.S.E.
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