RAMESH NEPALI
lekhanath
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Acting Assistant Kitchen Manager
al Faco
Saudi Arabia Jeddah
11.2022 - 11.2024
- Managed daily kitchen operations, delegating tasks among staff members to optimize workflow and maintain high-quality standards.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, conducting regular inspections to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Supported timely service by coordinating with front-of-house staff to ensure accurate order completion and prompt delivery.
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Reduced food waste by diligently monitoring inventory levels and adjusting orders accordingly.
- Advised kitchen staff on proper food handling techniques to ensure compliance with local health codes and minimize risk of contamination.
- Improved customer satisfaction by addressing feedback promptly and implementing necessary adjustments to kitchen procedures.
- Streamlined communication between kitchen staff during busy shifts, facilitating smooth collaboration for timely service delivery.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
- Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
- Boosted employee morale through recognition of hard work and providing support during challenging situations.
- Reviewed and analyzed kitchen performance to verify gaps and observe continuous improvement.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
- Ensured proper equipment maintenance, scheduling repairs as needed for optimal functionality within the kitchen space.
- Assisted in developing special event menus tailored to meet client needs while adhering closely to predetermined budgets.
- Developed unique events and special promotions to drive sales.
- Maximized quality assurance by completing frequent line checks.
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Calculated prices of ingredients to monitor food costs and control expenses.
- Monitored and adjusted pricing, discounts and promotions to maximize profitability.
- Purchased food and cultivated strong vendor relationships.
- Coordinated with catering staff to deliver food services for special events and functions.
- Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and implementing proper food storage techniques.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Head Cook
al Faco
Saudi Arabia Jeddah
11.2015 - 11.2022
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen, meeting or exceeding health department requirements.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
- Assisted with menu development and planning.
- Inspected freezer and refrigerator daily to check and maintain proper temperatures.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Evaluated food products to verify freshness and quality.
- Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Reduced food waste by implementing inventory management systems and optimizing ingredient usage.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
- Modified recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.
- Participated in food tastings and taste tests.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Salad Maker
al Faco
Saudi Arabia Jeddah
11.2010 - 11.2015
- Replenished serving stations with fresh food and cleaned up spills.
- Improved customer satisfaction by consistently providing fresh and high-quality salads.
- Enhanced salad presentation with attention to detail and creative arrangements.
- Demonstrated excellent multitasking abilities by preparing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or accuracy.
- Prepared recipe ingredients by washing, peeling, cutting, and measuring.
- Kept kitchen, counter and dining areas cleaned and sanitized.
- Documented customer orders and conveyed special requests to kitchen staff.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Kitchen Helper
al Faco
Saudi Arabia Jeddah
11.2008 - 11.2010
- Cleaned and maintained work areas, equipment and utensils.
- Washed, peeled and cut various foods such as fruits and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
- Supported a clean and organized workspace by performing daily kitchen maintenance tasks, contributing to a safe work environment.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Operated standard kitchen equipment with focus on safety and sanitation.
- Followed recipes and chef instructions to prepare food correctly.
- Loaded dishes, glasses and tableware into dishwashing machines.
Education
No Degree - Hotel Management
Shree Amar Shiddah Mabi
Lekhanath 31 Pokhara04-2004
Skills
- Cost control
- Waste reduction
- Food preparation
- Scheduling staff
- Sanitation standards
- Food safety compliance
- Menu development
- Ordering supplies
- Recipe execution
- BOH operations
- Food production management
- Productivity improvement
- Purchasing
- Vendor relationship management
- Annual business planning support
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Safety audits
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking and organization
- Event planning support
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Verbal and written communication
- Food safety
- Team collaboration and leadership
- Safe food handling
- Staff training and development
- Flexible schedule
- New employee recruitment
- Food and beverage management
- Team building
- Leadership development
- Kitchen equipment maintenance
- Conflict resolution
- Operations management
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Goal setting
- Kitchen management
- Staff management
- Scheduling
- First aid
- Food plating and presentation
- Inventory control
- Staff supervision
- Inventory management
- Scheduling coordination
- Product rotation
- Quality assurance
- Cost controls
- Staff coaching
- Inventory coordination
- Equipment maintenance
- Workflow planning
- Recipe creation
- High volume dining
- Health inspections
- Supply ordering
- Kitchen staff coordination
Languages
Nepali, English
Native language
Nepali
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Acting Assistant Kitchen Manager
al Faco
11.2022 - 11.2024
Head Cook
al Faco
11.2015 - 11.2022
Salad Maker
al Faco
11.2010 - 11.2015
Kitchen Helper
al Faco
11.2008 - 11.2010
No Degree - Hotel Management
Shree Amar Shiddah Mabi