Sudipta Naskar
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Accomplished and detail‑oriented Culinary Professional with extensive experience in high‑volume, fine‑dining, and modern culinary environments. Adept at leading kitchen teams, developing innovative menus, and executing dishes with precision, consistency, and artistic presentation. Known for strong leadership, refined technique, and a commitment to ingredient integrity, food safety, and exceptional guest experiences.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Overview
4
4
Languages
1
1
Certification
1
1
year of post-secondary education
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
City Street Bar and Grill
East Windsor, New Jersey
03.2024 - Current
- Lead daily kitchen operations for a high‑volume establishment serving 100–150 covers per day.
- Collaborate with Executive Chef on seasonal menu development, flavor profiling, and plating aesthetics.
- Train and supervise 10–12 culinary staff, fostering a positive and efficient kitchen culture.
- Maintain strict adherence to ServSafe and HACCP guidelines.
- Managed multiple stations including sauté, grill, garde manger.
- Improved station efficiency, contributing to a 20% reduction in ticket times.
- Supported leadership in onboarding and training new cooks.
- Contributed to restaurant achieving 4.5+ star average rating across major review platforms.
- Upholding uncompromising standards of quality, speed, and presentation.
Senior Cook
Americana Kitchen & Bar
East Windsor, New Jersey
02.2023 - 03.2024
- Prepared and cooked a diverse menu of American cuisine.
- Trained and mentored junior kitchen staff on cooking techniques.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff for efficient service flow.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations in the kitchen.
- Developed new recipes to enhance menu offerings at Americana Kitchen & Bar.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations.
- Developed strategies to enhance food-presentation aspects of catering and retail environments.
- Maintained food preparation areas in a clean, safe and sanitary condition.
Head Chef
Mumbai House Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City, Utah
06.2021 - 02.2023
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure efficient food preparation.
- Managed inventory to maintain fresh, high-quality ingredients.
- Ensured compliance with food safety and sanitation standards.
- Designed kitchen workflow to optimize productivity and reduce waste.
- Developed and refined regional Indian menus featuring North Indian and Indo‑fusion dishes, balancing authenticity with modern plating aesthetics.
- Mastered spice layering and flavor profiling techniques essential to Indian cuisine, creating consistent, deeply aromatic gravies, masalas, and marinades.
Chef de Partie
Celebrity Cruises
Miami, Florida
01.2019 - 06.2021
- Prepared and presented gourmet dishes for fine dining experiences.
- Daily culinary operations across multiple galley sections aboard a premium Celebrity Cruises vessel, ensuring consistent execution of globally inspired menus for 700-800+ guests per sailing.
- Collaborated with the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef to deliver Celebrity’s signature elevated dining experience, including main dining room service, specialty restaurants, themed buffets, and VIP culinary events.
- Delivered exceptional guest engagement during chef’s table experiences, galley tours, and culinary demonstrations, representing the brand with professionalism and hospitality.
- Maintained kitchen equipment and ensured cleanliness standards.
- Adhered to food safety regulations and sanitation practices according USPH standards.
Commi-I
Indigo
Mumbai, Maharashtra
12.2016 - 12.2018
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
Commi II
JW Marriott Hotel
Kolkata WB , West Bengal
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Collaborated with Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef to complete daily assignments, ensuring adherence to quality and hygiene standards.
- Executed station responsibilities with consistent quality and speed, contributing to efficient kitchen operations.
Education
Karamonuraj High School
Kolkata WB , West BengalCulinary Arts - Diploma in Culinary Arts
IHRM
08.2015 - 08.2016
Skills
- Kitchen operations
- Menu development
- HACCP compliance
- Food safety
- Food preparation supervision
- Inventory management
- Culinary creativity
- Food presentation
- Recipes and menu planning
- Plating
- Staff training
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Sanitation procedures
- Professional demeanor
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Limited
Hindi
Native/ Bilingual
Bengali
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
North Carolina Food Handler Training
Timeline
Sous Chef
City Street Bar and Grill
03.2024 - Current
Senior Cook
Americana Kitchen & Bar
02.2023 - 03.2024
Head Chef
Mumbai House Salt Lake City
06.2021 - 02.2023
Chef de Partie
Celebrity Cruises
01.2019 - 06.2021
Commi-I
Indigo
12.2016 - 12.2018
Commi II
JW Marriott Hotel
01.2016 - 12.2016
Culinary Arts - Diploma in Culinary Arts
IHRM
08.2015 - 08.2016
Karamonuraj High School