Raj Tamang
Stephens City,VA
Summary
Experienced sous chef with a strong focus on team leadership, effective communication, and food safety compliance. Proven ability to train staff, manage kitchen operations, and develop innovative menu items, ensuring high standards in food quality and service.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Breakfast Cook
Salamanderresort
Middleburg, Virginia
03.2024 - Current
- Crafted artisan bread using traditional techniques and high-quality ingredients.
- Monitored baking times and temperatures to achieve optimal texture and flavor.
- Measured ingredients and mixed dough by hand and with electric mixer to ensure consistency in product quality.
- Rolled, cut, shaped, proofed and baked yeast-raised products such as rolls, buns, and other pastries.
- Monitored baking process to uphold quality standards, ensuring customer satisfaction with final products.
- Collaborated with team to innovate and enhance bread recipes, contributing to menu diversity.
Sous Chef
Marriott International, Inc.
Chantilly , va
11.2023 - Current
- Supported head chef in managing kitchen operations and supervising staff to ensure efficient workflow.
- Directed kitchen staff in day-to-day operations including food production, sanitation, safety practices, and personnel management.
- Assisted in menu planning and daily food preparation for hotel dining services.
- Worked with team to develop seasonal menu items, enhancing guest dining experience.
- Trained new kitchen staff on cooking techniques and safety protocols.
- Ensured compliance with food safety and sanitation standards.
- Coordinated ordering, receiving, storage, and distribution of food items.
- Monitored inventory levels and ordered supplies.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure adequate supplies on hand.
- Promoted teamwork among kitchen staff to strengthen collaboration and boost morale.
- Assisted with interviewing, hiring and training kitchen personnel.
Sous Chef
crystal city Marriott
Arlington, Virginia
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Executed catered events, ensuring seamless coordination and high guest satisfaction.
- Assisted restaurant in meeting financial targets by achieving food quality objectives.
- Developed staff schedules and determined requirements for efficient food preparation and plating.
- Enforced portion control guidelines to minimize costs associated with overproduction.
- Maintained precise records for cost analysis, supporting informed financial decision-making.
- Complied with all health department regulations regarding proper food handling methods.
Senior Kitchen Manager
The Cheesecake Factory
Fairfax, Virginia
03.2018 - 05.2023
- Developed training program for new team members on best practices and procedures to enhance operational efficiency.
- Supervised and coordinated staff to achieve consistent productivity and high customer service levels.
- Provided exceptional customer service and maintained a positive attitude throughout the shift.
- Organized work environment by effectively delegating tasks to staff, ensuring smooth operations.
- Ensured staff was properly trained on all aspects of their job duties, including safety protocols.
- Evaluated employee performance, delivering individualized feedback and praise.
- Led team meetings to communicate updates and address operational challenges.
- Monitored performance metrics to identify areas for improvement in service delivery.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
- Checked orders for accuracy and completeness before finalizing. for quality and completeness.
- Reviewed time sheets for accuracy before submitting them for payroll processing.
Lead Line Cook
First Watch
fairfax , VA
10.2017 - 10.2020
- Prepared multiple orders concurrently during peak service times to meet customer demand.
- Cooked meals according to recipes and presentation standards in a fast-paced environment.
- Trained new staff on cooking techniques and kitchen safety protocols to enhance team competency.
- Coordinated multiple tasks while maintaining organization in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
- Operated kitchen equipment efficiently, ensuring proper use and maintenance procedures.
- Assisted in inventory management by monitoring stock levels of kitchen supplies.
- Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding orders and menu changes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Nist
Kathmandu05-2016
Skills
- Baking techniques
- Bread crafting
- Kitchen operations
- Menu planning
- Effective communication
- Training employees
- Adaptability in kitchen
- Time management
- Food plating
- Breakfast cooking
- Verbal and written communication
- Recipe development
- Staff training
- Team leadership
- Food safety compliance
- Quality assurance
- Performance evaluation
- Work organization
- Leadership
- Team management
- Attention to detail
Languages
Nepali
Professional
English
Professional
Hindi
Professional
tamang
Professional
Spanish
Limited
Certification
servsafe
Timeline
Breakfast Cook
Salamanderresort
03.2024 - Current
Sous Chef
Marriott International, Inc.
11.2023 - Current
Sous Chef
crystal city Marriott
05.2023 - 05.2024
Senior Kitchen Manager
The Cheesecake Factory
03.2018 - 05.2023
Lead Line Cook
First Watch
10.2017 - 10.2020
High School Diploma -
Nist