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Bhawani Shankar

@chefshankarsaini

Experienced Chef with 15 Years in Hospitality

Aísa, Spain
Available in 1 month
Job Preferences
Sole Chef+1
Motor+1
100m++4
Private+2
Full-Time+1
Asia
Single Season+15
Considered

About

I am a dedicated chef with extensive experience in high-pressure kitchen environments, specializing in various cuisines including Indian, Mediterranean, and Italian. I have a strong commitment to food safety and quality, and I enjoy training and supervising junior chefs.

Personal Details

Age38 years
GenderMale
ResidenceIndia

Career Objective

To secure a challenging position in the culinary industry where I can leverage my skills and experience to contribute to the success of the organization.

Passports

India

Hobbies & Interests

I enjoy exploring new culinary techniques and cuisines, as well as participating in cooking competitions.

Experience

Chef de partie

Current
Jan 2025 - Present

Oversees and runs a specific kitchen area (e.g., meat, fish, vegetables, ) Food Preparation: Prepares ingredients, cooks dishes, and ensures quality and consistency in accordance with recipes and kitchen standards. Inventory & Stock Control: Manages and monitors ingredients, checksfor spoilage, rotates stock, and assists with requisitions Quality Control: Ensures all food items, both raw and prepared, meet high-quality standards. Health & Hygiene: Enforces food hygiene and health and safety regulations within their section and maintains a clean workstation Training & Supervision: Trains, guides, and supervises junior kitchen staff, such as commis chefs. Teamwork: Collaborates with the sous chef and other chefs de partie to streamline kitchen operations and ensure efficient service. Menu Assistance: May assist the sous chef and head chef in developing new dishes and menu concepts. Equipment Maintenance: Ensures kitchen equipment is used correctly, maintained, and any damage is reported to the relevant personnel.

Demi Chef Partie

Current
Jun 2024 - Present
M/Y Princess Cruise

Cooking dishes under the guidance of the Chef de Partie, ensuring they are prepared to the highest standards of quality and consistency. Maintaining food hygiene and safety standards. Supervising and training junior chefs (commis chefs).

Chef de partie

Mar 2024 - Oct 2025

Certifications & Qualifications

Other

STCW Basic Safety Training
STCW Advanced Fire Fighting
ENG 1 Medical Fitness Certificate

Languages

EnglishFluent
RomanianBeginner