Haider Ali

Accomplished Head Chef with 5 plus Years of Experience with a strong combination of culinary experience, bakery and confectionary experience and management skills coupled with successful menu preparation. Abundant knowledge in seasonality of ingredients. Plans and executes menu development, budget analysis, equipment, food preparation, execution and order.

Incorporating new products received from suppliers and technical chefs, understanding the recipe usage and training the junior staff on the same.

Spearheading large scale production for a bakery brand.

• Involved in Day to Day production of different Local and International Breads.
• Monitoring and setting Oven proofers temperatures. Managing and closing the shift with the staff • Planning and maintaining the schedule for the following day. Filling the inventory for the day and checking stocks and informing purchase department of the requirements for the next day.
• Packed and labeled baked goods with accurate description and ingredients • Assisted the head chef in overseeing other employees and use team work to ensure the production and completion of cupcakes, cakes and other desserts.
• Managing & directing a team of 2 line cooks to include overseeing that daily responsibilities, health and safety standards are sustained.
• Responsible for Menu design, pricing and portioning of dishes.
• Test and tweak new menu items before they are included in the menu • Effectively coordinating with management and kitchen staff during service to guarantee successful lunch and dinner shifts.
• Preparing variety of bread, sauces etc. on a daily basis needed for service.

Planned and Organised with initial café opening with menu planning.

• Did Research & Development for all products.
• Procuring supplies, food and equipment for the Bakery department and for setting up the café • Responsible for Menu design, pricing and portioning of dishes • Sampling new products from suppliers and incorporating in the café menu.
• Managing Bakery and Confectionary department for day to day production.
• Co-ordinating with customers as per their requirements • Preparing variety of bread, sauces, Mousse, Cheesecakes, Pastries,desserts,etc. on a daily basis needed for service.
• Preparing artisan/Gourmet breads like sourdough,focaccia,buggettes, and Brioche breads • Planning and maintaining the schedule for the following day. Filling the inventory for the day and checking stocks and informing purchase department of the requirements for the next da