Kuldeep Rawat

Dedicated DCDP with 7+ years in Indian & Tandoor cuisine in India, Qatar & Saudi Arabia. Specialist in authentic North Indian, Mughlai, Tandoor, Kabsa, Mandi, Shawarma. Expert in high-volume operations handling 300+ covers/day with consistency. HACCP Level 3 certified, strong in food safety, cost control & team training.

Seeking Line

Cook / Tandoor Chef position in USA under H-2B visa program.

DCDP - Al Majlis Al Khaliji Restaurant - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

(2024-01)

• Lead Indian & Arabic section - Prepare Kabsa, Mandi, Madghout, Shawarma, Tandoor Breads (Naan, Roti, Khamiri), Gravies, Biryanis
• Manage 5 junior cooks, daily prep, inventory, 300+ covers handling
• Maintain food cost below 32%, reduce wastage by 15%
• Ensure HACCP & Saudi Municipality hygiene standards

DCDP - Royal Tandoor Restaurant - Doha, Qatar

(2021-10-18 - 2025-03-26)

Core Role: Indian & Tandoor Cuisine - Full Tandoor responsibility

• Tandoor Items: Tandoori Roti, Naan, Lachha Paratha, Tandoori Chicken, Chicken Tikka, Malai Tikka, Paneer Tikka, Fish Tikka, Mutton Seekh
• Indian Curries: Butter Chicken, Dal Makhani, Paneer Labadbar, Kadai Chicken/Mutton, Rogan Josh, Veg & Non-Veg Gravies
• Handled tandoor temp control, marination (24hr), yogurt & spice mix
• Daily production 150+ kg dough, 200+ tandoor orders, zero complaints
• Trained 4 Commis in tandoor skills, safety, plating

CDP - Bitmeen Royal Restaurant - Riyadh, KSA

(2019 - 2021)

• Indian curries & tandoor section, breakfast & lunch service

Commis Chef - Crowne Plaza Hotel - Pune, India

(2017 - 2019)

• Started career, learned North Indian, Continental basics, kitchen ops

Diploma - Food Production - Institute of Hotel Management (IHM)