Ganesh Gavali

Experienced culinary professional with progression from kitchen and food preparation roles to Kitchen Supervisor and Head Chef positions.

Background includes Indian cuisine, menu planning, food safety, kitchen operations, inventory control, staff training, cost reduction and workflow improvement. Experienced in fast-paced restaurant and hospitality environments, with a strong focus on quality, consistency, sanitation and customer satisfaction.

Head Chef - Bawarchi Biryanis Franchises

(2023-01 - 2026-12)

Head Chef - 7 Spices Indian Cuisine & Bar - Columbia

(2022-02 - 2023-11)

• Handled and stored food to reduce illness risk and prevent cross-contamination.
• Obtained fresh, local ingredients to help lower grocery costs.
• Mentored kitchen staff and prepared team members for demanding roles.
• Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.

Kitchen Supervisor - Paradise Tavern - Denver, Colorado

(2021-02 - 2022-02)

• Disciplined and motivated staff to achieve challenging objectives in a fast-paced culinary environment.
• Created and implemented strategies to improve restaurant performance, streamline food preparation and reduce waste.
• Oversaw grill, stove and oven operations and cleaned equipment after every shift.
• Monitored food preparation, production and plating for quality control.

Kitchen Leader - Inchin's Bamboo Garden - California

(2020-10 - 2021-02)

• Cleaned and sanitised dishes and utensils while maintaining adequate supplies for customer demand.
• Maintained clean, organised and safe workspaces to support productivity.

Assistant Cook - Tabla Indian Cuisine - Atlanta

(2019-03 - 2020-03)

• Prepared ingredients and food orders to support chefs, waitstaff and kitchen operations.
• Followed recipes and portion specifications for consistent taste, quality and presentation.
• Applied food-safety practices, including preventing cross-contamination and monitoring food temperatures.
• Prepared salads, desserts and meat dishes and supported daily specials.
• Managed ingredient preparation, stock levels, reordering and expiry checks.
• Trained new staff in food preparation and safety procedures.

Internship - Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center

7-month internship

Internship - Wintergreen Resort - Virginia

(2018-12)

5-month internship

Internship - Hilton Shillim Estate Retreat & Spa

6-month internship across different departments

Banquet Service - Westin, JW Marriott, Courtyard Marriott, Sheraton Grand, Best Western, City Inn - Pune, India

Part-time/on-call experience

B.Sc. - Hospitality Studies / Hotel Management & Catering Technology - All India Shri Shivaji Memorial Society's College of Hotel Management & Catering Technology (2015-06 - 2018-12)