Sumit Minan
Indian Cuisine & Tandoor Chef CDP Level
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About
Highly skilled Indian & Tandoor Chef with 12+ years of professional kitchen experience across UAE, Georgia, and India. Expertise in authentic North Indian cuisine, tandoor operations, kebabs, curries, naan, and high-volume kitchen management. Experienced in leading kitchen teams, coordinating staff, and maintaining food quality and hygiene standards in fast-paced multicultural kitchen environments.
Experience
Indian & Tandoor Chef - Spicy Garden Indian Restaurant - Gudauri, Georgia Easter Europe
(2023-11 - 2025-05)
- Managed complete tandoor operations and Indian food preparation.
- Prepared naan, roti, kebabs, curries, and traditional Indian dishes.
- Handled high customer volume during peak tourist seasons.
- Maintained hygiene and kitchen cleanliness standards.
- Led and coordinated kitchen staff during busy service hours.
Indian & Tandoor Chef - Bawabat Al Nujoom Restaurant - Khorfakkan, UAE
(2022-10 - 2023-05)
- Specialized in authentic Indian cuisine and tandoor items.
- Managed food preparation during busy operational hours.
- Ensured consistent taste, presentation, and food quality.
Indian & Tandoor Chef - Babu Town Restaurant - Abu Dhabi, UAE
(2020-09 - 2022-09)
- Worked in a fast-paced professional kitchen environment.
- Prepared high-quality Indian dishes and tandoori items.
- Followed strict hygiene and food safety standards.
Indian & Tandoor Cook - Maharaja Cafe - Fujairah, UAE
(2017-11 - 2020-02)
- Assisted senior chefs in food preparation and kitchen operations.
- Managed ingredient preparation and tandoor section duties.
- Maintained cleanliness and food safety procedures.
Commis Chef (1st / 2nd / 3rd) - Hotel BBC, RI Tadka & Hotel Samudra - Mumbai, India
(2014-01 - 2017-12)
- Assisted in Indian food preparation and kitchen operations.
- Learned professional cooking techniques and service standards.
- Supported chefs during busy restaurant operations.
