Mustaque Ahmad

Culinary professional with strong background in high-pressure kitchen environments. Expertise in menu development, ingredient sourcing, and maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation. Forward-thinking professional offering more than 19 years of experience working in fast-paced kitchens. Skilled at staying focused and productive in high-stress situations and maintaining calmness in busy times. Excellent and proven multiple skills.

Chef at 124 Queen Hotel & Spa (2024-05 – Present)

• Prepared and executed daily specials while ensuring consistency in flavor and presentation.
• Trained junior kitchen staff in food preparation and safety protocols to enhance team efficiency.
• Conducted regular inventory audits to manage stock levels and minimize food waste.
• Monitored food safety and sanitation practices to comply with health regulations.
• Developed relationships with local suppliers to source fresh, high-quality ingredients.
• Managed kitchen operations during peak hours to ensure timely and efficient service.

Sous Chef at Apparel Group (2022-06 – 2024-02)

Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality.

• Mentored junior kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative work environment that improved overall team performance.

Sr. Chef De Partie at Skelmore hospitality (2020-12 – 2022-03)

• Implemented portion control measures to reduce food waste and optimize cost efficiency.
• Complied with portion and serving sizes as per restaurant standards.

Sr. Chef De Partie at Dubai Mall Restaurant (2018-03 – 2020-12)

• Managed food plating and garnishing, maintaining consistency across all dishes served.
• Plated meals paying special attention to garnishes and overall presentation.

Chef De Partie at Angelina Paris Restaurant (2015-04 – 2018-01)

• Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
• Plated meals paying special attention to garnishes and overall presentation.

Chef De Partie at omina Gourmet Restaurants (2014-08 – 2015-03)

Worked as chef de partie in omina Gourmet Restaurants with a Celebrity chef Salvina rawe in jumeirah in Dubai.

Demi Chef De Partie at Jw Marriott Marquis Dubai (2012-09 – 2014-07)

Worked in Jw Marriott Marquis Dubai. As a Dami chef de partie, Working in hot and cold section.

Dcdp at The H Hotel (Mornach hotel) (2011-03 – 2012-08)

Worked in The H Hotel (Mornach hotel) Dubai UAE. As a Dcdp.

Chef at P & O Cruise Line (2008-01 – 2011-02)

Worked in P & O Cruise Line. Under Carnivals UK.

Culinary Associate 1 at Country Inn & Suits Hotel (2006-10 – 2007-12)

• Worked in Country Inn & Suits Hotel for Carlson in Goa as a Culinary Associate 1 in continental section.
• For Carlson commis- I at miradore Hotel Mumbai (2006-08 – 2006-10)

Worked in the miradore Hotel Mumbai as a commis-I in main kitchen continental Hot & cold section commi II at Fine Dine continental spatiality restaurant (2006-01 – 2006-07)

Worked in Fine Dine continental spatiality restaurant as commi II

Craftmanship course in Food Production & Patisaries – Institute Of Hotel Management (India) - West Bengal (Kolkata) (2005-01)

H.S.C – WBCHSE (2003-01)

SSC – WBSE (2001-01)