Raju Halder

With over 16 years of culinary expertise in the Middle East, I have demonstrated excellence in five-star hospitality environments such as Rotana and Millennium Hotels across the UAE, Iraq, and Muscat. My extensive knowledge spans hot kitchen operations, Italian cuisine, and international food preparation, complemented by strong communication and interpersonal skills. As a seasoned chef, I am well-versed in HACCP protocols and kitchen food safety standards, consistently delivering high-quality, safe, and innovative culinary experiences.

Sous Chef - Olio Restaurant, Sir Bane Yes Island Anantara Resorts and Spa - Sir Bane Yes Island

(2024-12)

Sous Chef - Rosso Italian Restaurant, Art Hotel and Resort Bahrain - Bahrain

(2023-10 - 2024-12)

Sous Chef - Café Pouchkine Fine Dining Restaurant Doha Qatar - Doha

(2022-12 - 2023-07)

Sous Chef - Rotana Hotel Kurdistan, Erbil - Erbil

(2021-12 - 2022-09)

• Responsible for pizza theme night for outlet; Home-made variety of pasta making; Responsible for variety of pizza making (live); New plating and menu making with Chef

Sous Chef - Calcutta Club, India - Kolkata

(2020-10 - 2021-11)

Sous Chef in-charge - Grand Millennium Hotel, Muscat Oman - Muscat

(2018-12 - 2020-07)

• Responsible for buffet preparation for breakfast, lunch and dinner; Responsible for a la carte for room service; Specialization for pizza making; Menu planning, quality control and monitoring

Sous Chef - Basilica outlet (Italian cuisine), Erbil Rotana Hotel - Erbil

(2015-08 - 2018-11)

• Responsible for variety of pizza making (live); Home-made pasta making; Responsible for pizza theme night for outlet; Responsible for Italian corner live station in Friday brunch

Chef Tournant - Basilica outlet (Italian cuisine), Erbil Rotana Hotel - Erbil

(2013-01 - 2015-07)

• Responsible for variety of pizza making (live); Home-made pasta making; Responsible for pizza theme night for outlet; Responsible for Italian corner live station in Friday brunch

Chef De Patie - Basilica outlet (Italian cuisine), Erbil Rotana Hotel - Erbil

(2011-10 - 2012-12)

Demi Chef De Partie - Erbil Rotana Hotel - Erbil

(2010-09 - 2011-09)

• Responsible for a la carte in room service; Responsible for preparing food for colleague's outlet; Responsible for preparing hot buffet for All day dining

Commis -1 - Emirates Flight Catering - Dubai

(2006-01 - 2010-08)

Chef - ESS Support Service Worldwide - Najaf Iraq

(2003-07 - 2005-08)

• Preparing for international food

Commie -1 - Pot Pourri Restaurant - Mumbai India

(2000-04 - 2002-12)

S.S.L.C - Shiv Tala Hr. Sec School, Dum Dum Cantonment