MANISH AHLAWAT
Porirua,Wellington, Wellington
Summary
Successful Executive Chef equipped with solid background in culinary management and classic culinary training. Strong leader with excellent communication skills. Controls costs and manages operating budgets. Trains and cross-trains diverse work staff, providing opportunities for growth of prep and line cooks. Skilled team player with strong background in environments. Works well independently to handle assignments and always ready to go beyond basics assignments. Quick learner with good computer abilities. Hardworking and reliable focused on going above and beyond to support team and serve customers. Trained and offering top-notch abilities. Motivated to continue to learn and grow as professional. Menu planning Inventory management Cost control Menu development Purchasing management Control labor costs
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Wellington Regional Hospital
Newtown Wellington
11.2023 - 10.2024
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
Head Chef
Santeria pizza and pasta
Cuba Street Wellington
10.2022 - 08.2023
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Developed strong vendor relationships to secure fresh, quality ingredients at competitive prices while supporting local businesses whenever possible.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
- Hired, managed, and trained kitchen staff.
Head Chef
Garden Hotel Kapura Group
Courtney Place Wellington
04.2022 - 10.2022
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Developed strong vendor relationships to secure fresh, quality ingredients at competitive prices while supporting local businesses whenever possible.
- Hired, managed, and trained kitchen staff.
- Maintained strict adherence to health department regulations by enforcing proper food handling practices throughout the kitchen area.
- Led staff meetings to discuss upcoming events, address concerns or challenges, and reinforce company values as well as expectations within the workplace environment.
Head Chef
Enigma Cafe and Restaurant
Courtney Place Wellington
05.2019 - 03.2022
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Managed food costs effectively with careful menu planning, accurate portion control, and utilization of seasonal ingredients.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Developed strong vendor relationships to secure fresh, quality ingredients at competitive prices while supporting local businesses whenever possible.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
Sous Chef
Wagamama restaurant
Wellington
01.2018 - 03.2019
- Improved productivity for continual quality under tight constraints during peak meal service.
Sous Chef
Enigma cafe and restaurant
11.2016 - 01.2018
- Oversaw menu planning and verified prep and line cook compliance with recipes
- Lead kitchen staff, keeping workstations clean and overseeing food preparation and presentation.
Education
Chef
City And Guilds Certificate
LondonLevel 4 And 5 in Cookery And Patisserie - Chef
Weltec
Wellington03.2016
Skills
- Budgeting and Cost Control
- Heat Control
- Food Prep Planning
- Staff Scheduling
- Menu Planning
- Quality Control
- Order Management
- Kitchen Management
- Food Preparing, Plating and Presentation
- Allergen awareness
- Menu supervision
- Company quality standards
Reference
- Joga (head chef) enigma cafe- 27 504 8867
- Harpreet ( head chef) wagamama-027 415 7566
- Alex (manager) Santeria- 0201062881
Contact
Porirua, Wellington, Wellington 5024
Education and Training
London
Timeline
Chef
Wellington Regional Hospital
11.2023 - 10.2024
Head Chef
Santeria pizza and pasta
10.2022 - 08.2023
Head Chef
Garden Hotel Kapura Group
04.2022 - 10.2022
Head Chef
Enigma Cafe and Restaurant
05.2019 - 03.2022
Sous Chef
Wagamama restaurant
01.2018 - 03.2019
Sous Chef
Enigma cafe and restaurant
11.2016 - 01.2018
Level 4 And 5 in Cookery And Patisserie - Chef
Weltec
Chef
City And Guilds Certificate