Shonvir Ghuman
Elk Grove,CA
Summary
Personal Chef with 15 years of experience cooking in commercial and residential kitchens. Delivers deep passion for food, large repertoire of ethnic and classic dishes and self-motivation to learn new recipes. Creates menus built around client preferences to cultivate satisfaction and drive referrals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Chef
Chef Shon’s Catering
01.2016 - 01.2023
- Menu Customization: Consulted with clients to curate personalized menus for events.
- Versatile Cooking Techniques: Demonstrated expertise in various cooking methods for indoor and outdoor events.
- Culinary Innovation: Specialized in BBQ, spitfire, rotisserie, whole hog, lamb, and chicken preparation.
- Equipment Proficiency: Utilized variety of cooking stations, including portable wok stations, stoves, and propane griddles.
- Quality Assurance: Conducted meat fabrication and maintained precise temperature controls for buffet stations.
- Interactive Culinary Experience: Provided live cooking stations for individual ordering.
Executive Chef
Firehouse Bistro
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Seasonal Menu Development: Crafted innovative seasonal menus, emphasizing farm-to-fork principles.
- Culinary Expertise: Specialized in American, Italian, French, and Fusion cuisines.
- Butchery and Fabrication: Proficient in daily preparation of classic stocks, sauces, and butchering of various meats.
- Mentorship: Trained and mentored new line cooks to ensure culinary excellence.
Chef De Cuisine
House Kitchen & Bar
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Menu Design: Designed the initial menu for the restaurant's launch.
- Leadership: Led hiring and training initiatives for kitchen staff.
- Event Management: Orchestrated culinary experiences for large parties and corporate events.
- Operational Excellence: Successfully managed daily lunch specials and overall kitchen operations.
Chef
Ink Eats and Drinks
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Creative Menu Development: Innovatively created daily fish and soup specials.
- Inventory and Labor Management: Successfully managed inventory and labor control for operational efficiency.
- Vendor Relations: Established and managed relationships with key vendors (Sysco, US Foods, Del Monte, American Fish).
- Kitchen Operations: Managed the entire kitchen line and led health inspections.
Education
Skills
- Innovative Menu Development
- Leadership and Training
- Operational Excellence
- Client-Focused Culinary Innovation
Timeline
Personal Chef
Chef Shon’s Catering
01.2016 - 01.2023
Executive Chef
Firehouse Bistro
01.2012 - 01.2016
Chef De Cuisine
House Kitchen & Bar
01.2010 - 01.2011
Chef
Ink Eats and Drinks
01.2008 - 01.2010
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