Suresh R.

About Suresh R.

A talented Chef experienced in overseeing food production, developing menus, food procurement specifications and recipes for all food outlets and banquet functions; Directly supervises all production staff while maintaining high professional food quality and hygiene standards. Training with renowned chefs George Blanc, Peter Koffler and KK Nair gave me the foundation upon which I developed the ability to cook any meal, self-discipline, mental fitness and professional conduct. Working in the star rated hospitality industry for the past thirty years, including cruise lines, hotels, restaurants, catering & retail establishments in the US/Europe/Middle East/India, has provided responsibilities and opportunities to provide exemplary customer service. The experiences gave me a lot of confidence in dealing with people from family groups to the business sector and understanding their needs. I learned to empathize with the public and respect their cultural differences **Area\'s of expertise: — *Good ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, hiring and scheduling work assignments.*Exceptional ability to plan a variety of menus.*Remarkable ability to follow and enforce HACCP food safety procedures.*Skills in cooking and preparing a variety of local/international cuisines.*Knowledge of catering set-up procedures.*Ability to coordinate quality assurance programs in area of specialty.*Strong theoritical and practical cooking knowledge in continental, authentic north & south indian cuisines *Menu developing and implementation *Knowledge in MS office/Excel/Power point/Social Media

Experience

1. Executive Chef R & d

   Delicia

   Jan 2025 — Present · Kerala, IN

   Culinary innovation,designing cutting-edge menus and recipes that align with Delicia’s brand ethos. Researchfood trends,experiment with ingredients,and refine dishes to elevate customer experiences while ensuring cost efficiency and food safety standards.

Education

• Carnival college miami USA

  Higher National Diploma, Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician

• Mahatma Gandhi University

  Biology/Biological Sciences, General

• Ashok Institute of Hospitality & Tourism Management

  Higher National Diploma National council for vocational training , Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager

  1989 — 1991

• School of Maritime and Industrial Studies

  Higher National Diploma, Maritime Studies

• Food Craft Institute

  Higher National Diploma, Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General