Upendra Neupane
Lalitpur
Summary
Skilled in both culinary techniques and team leadership, honed at Hilti Emirates and the Bar. Excelled in enhancing kitchen efficiency and fostering positive vendor relationships, demonstrating adeptness in inventory supervision and problem-solving. Achieved significant improvements in kitchen operations and staff training, showcasing a blend of technical prowess and interpersonal skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Commis Chef
the Bar
07.2023 - Current
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Observed different kitchen chefs' preparation of sauces, breads, and other items to gain knowledge in diverse cooking and baking techniques.
- Enhanced culinary skills by assisting in the preparation of various dishes under the guidance of experienced chefs.
- Worked with chef de partie to learn storage locations of fresh ingredients for daily use by station staff.
Kitchen Trainee
the Bar
06.2022 - 03.2023
- Fostered positive relationships with vendors by receiving deliveries promptly while ensuring proper storage procedures were followed.
- Learned various cooking techniques through hands-on experience under the guidance of skilled chefs.
- Helped maintain kitchen equipment in optimal condition by performing routine cleaning procedures as necessary.
- Assisted with inventory management, contributing to cost savings and reduced food waste.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by assisting with food preparation and maintaining a clean workspace.
- Collaborated effectively with other kitchen trainees on group projects, fostering teamwork and camaraderie among peers.
Front Office Supervisor
Hilti Emirates
08.2014 - 09.2019
- Enhanced visitor satisfaction by efficiently managing front office operations and addressing visitor concerns promptly.
- Interceded between employees during arguments and diffused tense situations.
- Monitored front areas so that questions could be promptly addressed.
- Created, prepared, and delivered reports to various departments.
- Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems.
- Trained new front office staff, ensuring thorough understanding of office policies and procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Nepal Institute of Culinary Arts
Lalitpur09-2024
Skills
- Mise en place
- Inventory supervision
- Meal preparation
- High hygienic standards
- Cleanliness
- Allergen awareness
- Hygiene practices
- Stock rotation
- Butchery skills
- Knife skills
- Food presentation
- Basic cooking methods
- Cold food preparation
- Stock control
- Vegetable cutting
- Food safety
- Customer service
- Problem-solving abilities
- Kitchen safety
- Time management
- Food and beverage service
- Team building
Languages
Nepali
Native language
English
Upper intermediate
B2
Hindi
Upper intermediate
B2
Arabic
Beginner
A1
references
mr anil maharjan
phone number =+9779843638766
email =info@nica.com.np
CEO of NICA
mr sagar khadgi
phone number=+9779801900404
email=khadgisagar24@gmail.com
chef de cuisine (the bar)
Timeline
Commis Chef
the Bar
07.2023 - Current
Kitchen Trainee
the Bar
06.2022 - 03.2023
Front Office Supervisor
Hilti Emirates
08.2014 - 09.2019
High School Diploma -
Nepal Institute of Culinary Arts
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