Tasty Shorts

Passionate and results-driven culinary professional with 16+ years of extensive experience in kitchen operations, menu development, recipe innovation, and food product R&D. Proven expertise in high-volume catering, HACCP compliance, and culinary business development. Adept at leading kitchen brigades, managing food costing, and delivering exceptional dining experiences across hospitality and food industry sectors.

Pakistani national, born 1986, married, immediately available and open to international relocation.

Culinary Concept & Business Development - OG HYDERABADI

(2025-01)

Leading culinary concept creation and business development initiatives for OG Hyderabadi. Developing signature recipes, standardizing operational procedures, and driving brand growth through innovative food concepts and strategic culinary direction.

Product Development Chef - SHAN FOODS

(2024-01 - 2024-12)

Developed and tested new food products for Shan Foods' product line. Collaborated with R&D teams to create, refine, and standardize recipes ensuring consistency, quality compliance, and alignment with consumer taste profiles and brand standards.

Project Trainee – R&D Kitchen - NATIONAL FOODS PAKISTAN

(2023-01 - 2024-12)

Participated in research and development projects within the R&D kitchen. Assisted in formulating and testing new product recipes, conducting sensory evaluations, maintaining kitchen hygiene standards, and documenting recipe specifications for commercial production.

Head Chef - TASTY HOUSE HYDERABADI FOODS & CATERING

(2016-01 - 2023-12)

Assistant Chef - TASTY HOUSE HYDERABADI FOODS & CATERING

(2011-01 - 2016-12)

Intermediate - Zak College (2007-01 - 2007-12)

Matriculation - Happy Home High School (2002-01 - 2002-12)