Rakesh Murali Email & Phone Number

Wonthaggi, Victoria, Australia

Successfully managed kitchen operations, including menu planning, food preparation, and team supervision.Led a team of 17 staff members, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations.Ensured compliance with food safety and sanitation regulations, maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment.Developed and implemented standard operating procedures to optimise efficiency and quality.Managed inventory, including ordering, stock rotation, and minimising waste.

Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand

Assisted Executive chef in supervising & training of all BOH staffs in a 3.5 million/yr restaurant .Increased operational efficiency by implementing documented SOPs, process improvement strategies & resource management.-Qualified workplace assessor to help junior chefs achieve level 4 culinary qualification through Apprenticeship from Service IQ New Zealand.Organized a fundraiser for Australian bushfire disaster relief efforts by creating and selling a special seafood dish using donated products (organized through our suppliers) and donating all the profits for the cause through Accor

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

Pre opening head chef. Was actively involved in the development of business from the planning stage.Actively involved in the hiring and training process along with the ownersLead a team of 7, running the kitchen efficiently with a zero wastage policy working towards a sustainable food culture.Cost control and stock managementActively involved in Sales and marketingI was in charge of health and safety, training and career development of the team

Christchurch City, Canterbury, New Zealand

Supervised all food production staff while operating in a demanding high-volume environment. Performed as head chef as needed to maintain team productivity and quality.Helped staff adhere to tough restaurant requirements through effective discipline and motivationProvided training to kitchen staff in all aspects of food handling, preparation and serving so they could effectively work at all different stations.

Otago & Southland, New Zealand

Dunedin

Occupational Health And Safety

Diploma, Culinary Arts/Chef Training

Diploma in Professional cookery

Diploma, International Hospitality Management

Diploma in International Hospitality Management

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), International Hospitality Administration

BA International Hospitality Administration