Kashif Mehmood

UK : +447447911892
Dubai: +971557086163
Pak : +923091556045
Whatsapp: +3005212781
E-mail: cmkashif82@gmail.com

UK & UAE Experienced

PROFESSIO
NAL SUMMARY
Experienced in ensuring the highest standards of food service. Keeping control of food and labor
costs. Maintain Health and OSHA Safety procedures. Responsible for recruiting, training &
developing restaurant/kitchen and food production staff. Dealing with and resolving customer
inquiries and complaints. Communicating and mentoring staff to ensure efficient food service.

CORE AREAS OF EXPERTISE

● Strong Knowledge and experience in the preparation of meals and menus.
● Solid understanding of how to adjust taste and ingredients to accommodate a variety of tongues, diets,
cultures, etc.
● Exceptional communication skills for giving instructions and training staff in the best ways to design,
cook and present foods
● Creative and innovative with presentation of the foods.
● Experienced in Organizing and utilizing the best ways to save costs and manage time.
● Preparing simple short orders or complicated dishes.
● Fully expert in all types of fast foods, Pakistani & Indian cuisines, healthy foods & salads, international
foods & all bakery products.

Work Experience

Noon Product Limited London (2011-2012)

Line Leader in kitchen and packing department

● Directed a team to work efficiently and according to company-established directives

● Managed recipes and procedures in order to preserve food safely and efficiently
● Recorded processes according to organic certification and federal regulation requirements
● Collaborated with other Production Leads to make sure all aspects of production run smoothly
● Reported and coordinated with a Production Supervisor to meet and exceed daily production goals

Gifto London (2012-2011)

Worked as a Kitchen in-charge and Assistant Manager

● Managed the opening and closing of the kitchen

● Prepared, cook and present food, quickly and efficiently, meeting our standards
● Assisted in keeping the kitchen clean, hygienic and tidy, at all times
● Worked safely around kitchen equipment and monitor and deal with any maintenance issues
● Maintained accurate food-ordering and stocking levels, including all kitchen materials
● Always adhere to all company policies and procedures
● involved and contribute at team meetings
● Carried out instructions given by the management team and head office.

Papa John London Italian fast food chain (2012-2013)

Worked as a Pizza Chef

● Highly skilled in making both traditional Italian from base to cooking and topping.
● Hands on experience in dough stretching managing pizza toppings appropriately
● Functional knowledge of large cooking and baking equipment
● Add toppings according to order slips
● Manage pizza time in the oven
● Deliver pizza to the counter or the customer when needed
● Slice pizza according to size and customer specifications
● Assist in cleaning workplaces

Lazeeza Grill Derby (2013-2015)

Fast food and multi cuisine restaurant

Worked as an Executive Chef and Manager

● Managed careful practices of raw material, safe food handling procedures and cost
● Ensured appropriate and regulated execution of recipes
● Determined ambience of restaurant that worked with menu
● Determine how food should be presented, and create decorative food displays.
● Determine production schedules and staff requirements necessary to ensure timely delivery of services.
● Estimate amounts and costs of required supplies, such as food and ingredients.
● Inspect supplies, equipment, and work areas to ensure conformance to established standards.
● Instruct cooks and other workers in the preparation, cooking, garnishing, and presentation of food.
● Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations.

Fish And Chips Room Restaurant

British fast food restaurant JBR Dubai (2015- 2017)
Worked as an Executive Chef and Assistant manager

● Executive Chef for upscale food court, serving multiple cuisines and stations.
● Interviewed, trained, scheduled, and directed culinary staff.
● Planned menus & created specials.
● Maintained and assured food quality.
● Controlled and managed food cost and inventory from 37% to 28%.
● Maintained amiable relationships with vendors and received preferred pricing

GREEN VALLEY Premium Hyper Market

(Islamabad, Pakistan) May 2017 till February 2018
Worked as a Manager food hall and bakery

● Assigned employees to specific duties to best meet the needs of the store.
● Interviewed job candidates and made staffing decisions.
● Scheduled and led weekly department meetings for all bakery employees.
● Increased sales volume by 6% in my first year.
● Reviewed, approved, and received orders, distributions and deliveries daily.
● Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service.
● Conducted store inventories once per month.
● Oversaw all aspects of daily operation including production, hiring, training and counseling of
employees.
● Provided all reports for daily, weekly and monthly figures of sales to purchases.
● Responsible for all orders, returns and billing reports, cross and local merchandising and ordering.
● Assisted owner in developing new procedures, policies and improved product selection.
● Ordered merchandise and improved product awareness through promotions and attending food shows.
● Supervised area and provided continuous training to ensure high quality service.
● Provided creative menu development and product selection expertise through feedback and sale trend
analysis.
● Performed analytic of financial data to manage profit and loss adjusting product selection
while balancing the creative agenda with the business needs.

BAHRIA INTERNATIONAL HOSPITAL.

(Bahria Town phase 8, Rawalpindi Pakistan) April 2018
Work as a Department Manager FOOD & NUTRITION SERVIEC DEPARMENT
UPPER LEVEL ADMINISTRATION
Responsibilities:
● Sets annual goals and objectives for the Health and Nutrition Program.
● Develops and implements training curricula for participants in the Health and Nutrition
Program,including health and nutrition workshops.
● Identifies and selects outside consultants for nutrition‐related presentations/workshops.
● Workshops, conferences and collaborative with a focus on children’s health and physical
activity.  
● Develops and manages multiple health and nutrition program budgets.  
● Ensures accurate and timely record keeping for all program participants.  
● Assures timely, accurate reporting in compliance with all department contracts.
● Maintains accurate, complete, and organized confidential records, as required.
● Ensures follow‐up services as needed.  
● Provides supervision, guidance and direction to all Health and Nutrition staff.
● Serves as a member of CCSF’s management team and attend manager’s meetings
and trainings.
● Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualification:-

Matriculation 1998
Larkana Board Sindh
General Sciences

Intermediate 2000
Larkana Board Sindh
General Sciences

Business management and science 2013

Nelson college of London
Food Safety and Hygiene Certificate 2016 (Approved by Dubai government and GCC Countries)