Somi 32675

Culinary professional with 6+ years of hands-on kitchen experience, including over 3 years across internationally recognized 5-star hotel properties in the UAE (Beach Rotana, Sheraton Abu Dhabi Corniche). Skilled in hot section production, all-day dining, cold kitchen and sushi preparation, and multi-cuisine menu execution spanning Continental, Arabic, French, Italian, Chinese, and Asian styles. HACCP certified with strong food safety, stock control, and team mentoring capability.

Immediately available, seeking a Chef de Partie or equivalent role.

Commis Chef 1 — Hot Section - Beach Rotana Hotel & Resorts - Abu Dhabi, UAE

(2025-11)

• Leading hot section food production across all-day dining — breakfast, lunch, and dinner service
• Contributing to new menu creation and seasonal dish concepts
• Managing HACCP documentation, stock ordering, labeling, and chilling procedures
• Operating cold kitchen and sushi station to 5-star presentation standards
• Mentoring junior kitchen staff and supporting kitchen workflow

Commis Chef 2 — Hot Section - Sheraton Hotel & Resorts — Abu Dhabi Corniche - Abu Dhabi, UAE

(2023-10 - 2025-10)

• Delivered consistent high-quality hot section production in a luxury 5-star environment
• Rotated across breakfast, lunch, and dinner stations in high-volume all-day dining
• Assisted in menu planning, food production scheduling, and recipe standardization
• Maintained full HACCP compliance — labeling, chilling, temperature checks, and filing
• Supported CDP and Sous Chef in kitchen organization and junior staff guidance

Commis Chef - Crowne Plaza Hotel - Islamabad, Pakistan

(2017-02 - 2020-03)

• Worked across hot and cold kitchen sections in a 5-star international hotel
• Assisted in all-day dining, banquet events, and large-scale buffet production
• Built strong foundation in Continental, International, and Arabic cuisine preparation
• Supported food labeling, chilling, and storage compliance procedures

Restaurant Owner & Manager - Self-Employed - Pakistan

(2013 - 2017)

• Owned and operated a restaurant for 4 years — full kitchen and business management
• Handled menu creation, costing, stock ordering, vendor management, and team leadership

Diploma - Professional Culinary Arts - COTHM College (2020) Islamabad

Diploma - Culinary Arts, Level 3 - COTHM College (2019) Islamabad

High School Diploma - SLS Model School (2014) Pindigheb