Pathma Bala
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Director of Culinary InCharge of Food and Beverage at Serena Hotels
Location: Butterworth, Penang, Malaysia 12 work roles 20 schools
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Director of Culinary InCharge of Food and Beverage
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Pathma Bala is listed as Director of Culinary InCharge of Food and Beverage at Serena Hotels, a company with 2731 employees, based in Butterworth, Penang, Malaysia. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Pathma Bala.

Pathma Bala previously worked as Executive Chef at Serena Hotels and Consultant Chef & B at Executive Chef. Pathma Bala holds Strategic Operation, Certificate from Ehl.

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About Pathma Bala

Started my career in the year of 1990 as a Commis Cook from Hometown Penang, Malaysia. Travelled well around Malaysia till a transfer with Shangri-La to Fiji Island, and final posting was in Thailand Seasoned on the job with Pre & post-opening / refurbishment experience in the Culinary and Hospitality field of 6 properties.My experience has allowed me to broaden my knowledge / creative food preparation and presentation techniques / become an expert of catering set-up procedures / multi-outlet and high volume operation / budgeting and food cost management / extensive experience in banquet operation and outside catering as well as functions / special event planning and conferences / proven ability to operate in a high-pressure environment and record of accomplishment of ability to manage and support chefs’ developmentSelf starter / Hands on / Firm & Fair working culture / Ownership & Accountability / Looking for Success from both ways Employee & Employer / Hygiene & ISO standards / Food Cost Analysis / Culinary Management / Strong business minded professional / Certificate 3 from TAFE (State Medal) & Diploma in Culinary from Australian Recognition of Skill, Brisbane, Australia. Further to that, have cooked for Royalties & Government Officials on my journey I.E. Malaysia - Sultan Johor and Sultan Kelantan (Royalty) & Entourage Royal Military Functions Fiji Island - Prime Minister & Parliament MembersSamoa Island - Tourism Minister & Parliament Members Salalah, Oman - Local Mayors / Council MembersUAE - Owner Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi Sheik Families Brunei Darussalam - Royal Family MembersMongolia - Hungarian PM, Korean PM, Kazakhstan Ambassador, Kuwait Ambassador, Chinese Government Entourage & Business, Mongolian Parliament Members & Ministers Thailand - Royal Navy Admiral of 42 Countries Conference, Thailand PM, Malaysian Ambassador & Key Parliament Members, Ministry of Development South East Asian Business Meetings Selangor Head of the State & Exco Delegates, Malaysia

Listed skills include Pre Opening, Menu Development, Cuisine, Food And Beverage, and 46 others.

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Serena Hotels
Serena Hotels
Director of Culinary InCharge of Food and Beverage
Butterworth, MY
Employees
2731
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12 roles

Pathma Bala work experience

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Director Of Culinary Incharge Of Food And Beverage

Butterworth, MY

Executive Chef

Current

Islāmābād, Pakistan

Heart of City, Busy and Vibrant Property of All Season. State Delegates, Embassy, Conference, Weddings and Outside Catering. 6 Busy F&B Outlets - Zamana - Coffee House average of 800 covers with Breakfast, Lunch, Hi-tea and Dinner, Baradari - Local BBQ style outdoor dinner, Rakaposhi - Cafe style dinning from coffee & cake or full meal including takeaway.

Jan 2022 - Present

Consultant Chef & B

Executive Chef

Open to work globally / contract or consultant Instagram: pathma.balaI have enjoyed my role while home after returned from Dusit Thani Pattaya, Thailand with pandemic situation globally. My passion took me to few interesting places / met cool people in my life while doing the below for no cost / little cost, very happy that I have made changes on others by.

Sep 2020 - Jan 2022

Executive Chef

Pattaya, Thailand

457 room’s property with big Convention Centre which can accommodate up to 1800 Pax excluding outside catering. 3 Restaurants (Coffee House – Cascade, Chinese – The Peak and International Skewers – The Bay), Dusit Gourmet, Room service and Outside catering.Re-structure the kitchen organization of the last 30 years by creating better work flow.Refurbishment.

Aug 2016 - Sep 2020

Executive Chef

Ulaanbataar, Mongolia

A brand new post-opening property in the middle of the coldest city in the world. 290 rooms with 3 restaurants, 2 bars, lobby lounge, Horizon club and a very busy banqueting. A landmark property for service and standard as first 5* hotel in the country with modern design, set up, equipment's, technology etc. Café Park, a busy coffee house with live cooking.

Jun 2015 - Aug 2016

Acting Executive Chef

Perth, Australia

A landmark property with 500 keys in Perth with busy banquets for conference, wedding & social functions. Sit down dinner with a minimum of 550 Pax. We are one of the best hi-tea place to dine (Bubble Hi-Tea) for especially on weekend with minimum of 180 covers. A Coffee House, Origins - up market dining, Lobby Lounge and Room Service.Moved for post.

Nov 2014 - Jun 2015

Executive Chef / Head Chef

Rest Of Sichuan, China / Melbourne, Australia

A pre & post opening property as one of the best resort and it's a first 5* Anantara Emei Resort & Spa in Emeishan City, Sichuan Province, under Minor Group. I have worked closely with the contractors on the set up of the food preparation department. On the procurement of chinaware, cutleries etc...join hand as a team with DOFB for our F&B Restaurants..

Aug 2013 - Nov 2014

Executive Chef

United Arab Emirates & Maldives

Pre-opening landmark property in the heart of Abu Dhabi, UAE. 550 keys with tallest atrium in UAE for pre function area. A coffee house, Steak house, a Thai restaurant and 800 Pax ballroom. Busy on banquet function all the time. A very successful opening of the place with the best buffet & weekend brunch. Thai Restaurant, serves authentic cuisine as one of.

Jul 2011 - Aug 2013

Executive Chef / Chef & B

Fiji Islands & Brunei Darussalam

A beautiful property in Denarau Island. The best F&B in the Denarau Island with Coffee House, Asian Restaurant, Semi Fine Dining Modern Restaurant, In the Pool Dining, Borderless Dining, Room service and Banqueting. Transferred to Brunei to re-brand a Sheraton to Radisson Brunei. Full refurbishment of BOH, Semi Fine Dining Restaurant - Deals and.

May 2008 - Jul 2011

Executive Chef

Hilton Salalah Resort, Sultanate Of Oman

Sultanate Of Oman

Supervise the overall BOH Team of 26 in Food Preparation & 15 in Stewarding. Provide motivation, training and counselling to ensure smooth operation. Work within the budget for food and wage cost, control the main store with cost controller & storekeeper. Change the whole Banquet Kit after 9 years in operation. Re-design the Palm Groove Kitchen when it.

May 2007 - May 2008

Executive Chef

Aggie Grey’S Lagoon, Beach Resort & Spa, Samoa

Samoa

Re-organize and re-structure the current kitchen organization which caters for 2 outlets, banquets and room service. In order to maintain the standard overall F&B Department – frequent coaching, motivating and training played an important role for my success in the hardship island. Besides the existing restaurants, I’ve opened another 3 more restaurants as.

Apr 2006 - May 2007

Executive Sous Chef

Fiji Islands

Started from Shangri-la Penang (now Hotel Jen, Penang) than been transferred to Shangri-la Fijian, Yanuca Island, Fiji. Responsible for the overall running of the kitchen brigade in the absence of Executive Chef, by providing motivation, supervision, training, (training and development of local staff to the western & Asian menus), and counselling to ensure.

Feb 2003 - Apr 2006
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20 education records

Pathma Bala education

Strategic Operation, Certificate

Ehl

Sales Negotiations, Certificate

Ehl

Value Creation & Hospitality Operations, Certificate

Ehl

Certificate Of Completion, Food Handler Hero

Ecolab / Lobster Ink

Certificate Of Completion, Management Maestro

Lobster Ink

Certificate Of Completion, Stars Of Service

Lobster Ink

Certificate Of Completion, Food Service, Waiter/Waitress, And Dining Room Management/Manager

Lobster Ink / Ecolab

Diploma, Culinary Arts/Chef Training

Australian Hospitality Skills Recognition
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What company does Pathma Bala work for?

Pathma Bala works for Serena Hotels.

What is Pathma Bala's role at Serena Hotels?

Pathma Bala is listed as Director of Culinary InCharge of Food and Beverage at Serena Hotels.

Where is Pathma Bala based?

Pathma Bala is based in Butterworth, Penang, Malaysia while working with Serena Hotels.

What companies has Pathma Bala worked for?

Pathma Bala has worked for Serena Hotels, Executive Chef, Dusit International, Shangri-La Hotels And Resorts, and Pan Pacific Hotels Group.

Who are Pathma Bala's colleagues at Serena Hotels?

Pathma Bala's colleagues at Serena Hotels include Fiaaz Fiaaz, Akram Kazibwe, Wajid Siddique, Aisha Z., and Anwar Hassan.

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What schools did Pathma Bala attend?

Pathma Bala holds Strategic Operation, Certificate from Ehl.

What skills is Pathma Bala known for?

Pathma Bala is listed with skills including Pre Opening, Menu Development, Cuisine, Food And Beverage, Banquets, Fine Dining, Resorts, and Hotels.

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