HARISH THAMMINENI

Lead daily kitchen operations, ensuring the consistent preparation and presentation of high-quality dishes in line with the restaurant’s standards. • Collaborate with the kitchen team to meet production requirements and food safety protocols, optimizing ingredient usage and minimizing waste. • Oversee and mentor junior chefs and commis, ensuring adherence to safety, hygiene, and preparation standards

Prepared and cooked high-quality meals for diverse clientele, including special dietary requirements for royal family children. • Managed kitchen operations during breakfast, lunch, and dinner services, ensuring smooth workflow and high guest satisfaction. • Oversaw kitchen ERP systems for ordering and controlling stock, while conducting monthly inventory checks.

Assisted in preparing and cooking a variety of high-quality dishes, ensuring timely service and maintaining kitchen cleanliness. • Supported the culinary team in preparing meat, fish, and vegetables, ensuring compliance with food safety standards. • Played a key role in stock rotation, inventory management, and maintaining hygiene standards across the kitchen.

ommis-I | Westin Hotel | Dubai, UAE • Assisted in meal preparation, including chopping, cleaning, and organizing ingredients for efficient kitchen operations. • Prepared basic salads, sauces, and garnishes, following guidance from the Chef de Partie. • Managed inventory control by receiving deliveries, verifying product quality, and ensuring proper storage of goods.

Supported the kitchen team by preparing basic salads, sauces, and assisting with meal plating and presentation. • Ensured proper sanitation of workstations, adhering to hygiene and food safety standards. • Assisted in disposing expired or spoiled food, maintaining an organized and safe environment.