Smera Sharma
Delhi,Delhi
Summary
Dynamic pastry chef with a proven track record at Ayada Maldives, excelling in dessert preparation and staff training. Renowned for creativity and problem-solving, consistently delivering visually stunning dishes that enhance guest satisfaction. Committed to maintaining high sanitation standards and quality control, ensuring exceptional culinary experiences in fast-paced environments.
Personable, creative, and highly organized individual with deep passion for art of pastry making. Possesses solid understanding of baking techniques and ingredient pairings, complemented by strong skills in inventory management and team collaboration. Aims to drive excellence in pastry production and contribute to high-quality culinary experience.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Management Trainee
Sandpearl Resort
Clearwater Beach, FL
07.2025 - Current
- Aided Pastry Chef in reaching daily goals, organizing priorities, and supervising progress to ensure task success.
- Acquired understanding of organizational policies, protocols, and processes.
- Contributed to efficient operations in high-volume pastry production.
- Exhibited strong ability to organize and prioritize tasks, ensuring timely completion and sustained performance under pressure.
- Ensured exceptional quality in every task, consistently achieving guest satisfaction throughout the experience.
- Developed problem-solving abilities through hands-on experience with stressful situations from Sudden Banquet Requests to Last Minute A-la-carte dessert creations.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing day-to-day operations to drive operational excellence.
- Assisted fellow teammates to improve performance related to Pastry Operations and helped senior chef with managing events
- Conducted inventory checks, maintaining stock levels for essential supplies and amenities.
- Strengthened leadership skills by overseeing tasks and guiding team members towards successful outcomes.
Demi Chef De Partie - Pastry
Ayada Maldives
Maldives
04.2024 - 04.2025
- Prepared and plated high-quality dishes in accordance with Company standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen stations to ensure efficient workflow..
- Monitored food safety protocols, ensuring compliance with health regulations and standards.
- Trained junior staff on cooking techniques and presentation skills for consistent quality.
- Supported head chef in managing daily operations, including scheduling, ordering supplies, and supervising team members.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary work environment in compliance with health department standards.
- Collaborated with senior chefs to prepare high-quality desserts during high-volume service periods.
- Supported chef de partie in daily mise-en-place, assigned preparation projects and inventory activities.
- Actively participated in staff meetings to share ideas, provide feedback, and contribute to the ongoing improvement of kitchen operations.
- Contributed to positive guest experiences by ensuring timely execution of orders and maintaining high standards of plate presentation.
- Participated in regular tastings to refine flavors and improve overall culinary offerings.
- Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
Commis Pastry Chef
Radisson Blu
Maldives
05.2023 - 04.2024
- Assisted in the creation of innovative desserts during Dinner A-la-carte service enhancing guest experience and satisfaction.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of pastry workstation, adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Demonstrated adaptability by adjusting recipes to accommodate special dietary restrictions and last-minute requests from guests.
- Implemented creative plating techniques to enhance presentation and elevate guest experience.
- Maintained strict hygiene standards within the kitchen, resulting in consistently high health inspection scores.
- Received consistent praise from guests for exceptional attention to detail in crafting visually stunning desserts that exceeded expectations
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Prepared all pastry items in accordance with standards of quality, quantity control, taste, and presentation.
- Followed food safety standards when handling ingredients.
- Assisted in managing inventory, ensuring optimal freshness and availability of ingredients for daily use.
Commis Chef
Joali
Maldives
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Assisted in preparation and presentation of high-quality dishes for guest dining experience for All Day Dining Restaurant MURA
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
- Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
- Utilized culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
- Optimized kitchen workflow by organizing workstation layouts, leading to smoother service periods.
- Maintained high standards of kitchen hygiene, surpassing health inspection requirements.
- Demonstrated attention to detail through precise measuring and accurate execution of recipe instructions, resulting in consistently high-quality dishes.
- Supported inventory management by tracking ingredient availability and minimizing waste.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Hotel Management
Lovely Professional University
Punjab, India2022
Skills
Dessert preparation
Sanitation practices
Training staff
Food plating
Food costing
Presentation management
Creativity and innovation
Food safety
Critical thinking
Adaptive and creative
Decision-making
Quality control
Problem-solving
Certification
Guest Experience Fundamentals
Timeline
Management Trainee
Sandpearl Resort
07.2025 - Current
Demi Chef De Partie - Pastry
Ayada Maldives
04.2024 - 04.2025
Commis Pastry Chef
Radisson Blu
05.2023 - 04.2024
Commis Chef
Joali
11.2022 - 02.2023
Bachelor of Science - Hotel Management
Lovely Professional University