Rahul R

Senior CDP – Pastry with 7+ years of progressive experience across fine-dining restaurants and premium hospitality kitchens, including international exposure in Saudi Arabia. Skilled in French pastry, plated desserts, and chocolate work, with a strong grounding in FSSAI/HACCP food safety standards. Recognised for consistency under high-volume service, disciplined kitchen management, and mentoring junior commis chefs to deliver standard output.

Senior CDP – Pastry - Meloghrano - Bangalore

(2025-01)

• Oversee pastry production for 180–220 covers daily, ensuring consistent quality and plating standards across service.
• Manage pastry inventory and ordering, reducing wastage through improved par-level planning.
• Coordinate with the front-of-house and executive chef to design seasonal dessert offerings aligned with guest preferences.

Commi 1 – Pastry - Advanced Taste - Saudi Arabia

(2022-05 - 2024-05)

• Produced high-volume pastry and dessert items for an international clientele, adapting recipes to regional tastes and dietary requirements.
• Maintained strict hygiene and food safety standards in line with Saudi food regulations, supporting zero health-code violations during the tenure.
• Trained alongside senior chefs to refine technique in laminated doughs and entremets.

DCDP – Pastry - Morsel Treats - Bangalore

(2021-04 - 2022-04)

• Supported daily pastry line prep and service, contributing to a consistent standard of plated desserts.
• Assisted in menu development for seasonal specials, helping increase dessert category sales.

Commi 1 – Continental & Pastry - Nu Air Pebbles - Bangalore

(2020-06 - 2021-02)

• Managed continental and pastry sections during peak service, maintaining food safety and presentation standards.
• Cross-trained across continental and pastry stations, improving section coverage flexibility.

Commi 2 – Continental & Pastry - Hammered HSR Layout - Bangalore

(2018-10 - 2019-06)

• Executed mise en place and service prep for continental and pastry menus under senior chef supervision.
• Contributed to kitchen hygiene audits, consistently meeting internal health-code benchmarks.

Commi 3 – Continental - Chef Bakers - Bangalore

(2017-02 - 2018-03)

• Began career in continental cuisine, building foundational skills in kitchen discipline, prep standards, and teamwork.

C.C.C Food Production - Food Production - Jennys Academy of Hotel Management (2016)

Diploma in Pastry and Chocolate - Pastry and Chocolate - Whitecaps, Excellence in Pastry (2024)

Trainee - Chinese & North Indian - Hiltopinn (2016-05 - 2016-08)

Trainee - Confectionery - CakeWala (2015-12 - 2016-01)