sundara mahalingam -15 years experience as catering supervisor cum camp boss with strong chef knowledge

Capable supervisor from a strong catering & camp accommodation background with the motivation, enthusiasm and commitment to take full responsibility for the day to day management of a busy department.

 Responsible for maintaining high standards of food hygiene.
 In charge of the food and beverage service.
 Negotiating the price of food supplies with third parties.
 Ensuring high standards of food quality from point of purchase to meal preparation, cooking and service.
 Liaising with cooks and kitchen staff on a daily basis.
 Organizing new initiatives and planning promotions.
 Driving sales and developing new income streams.
 Involved in planning menus for the restaurant and special events.
 Advising customers on meals and beverages.
 Monitoring the quality of food.
 Ordering supplies when required.
 Taking action to investigate and address all non-compliance of health and safety guidelines.
 Involved in providing advice and opinion on the introduction of new products, meals and services.
 Recruiting new staff and training them to a suitable standard.
 Dealing with customer complaints.
 Responsible for the security and maintenance of the catering and dining area.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Catering abilities:
 Experience of providing the catering service for large private parties and events.
 Fully aware of current equal opportunity, anti-discriminatory and anti-oppressive practices.
 Good leadership and organization skills.
 Excellent people skills to inspire catering staff.
 Track record of managing sites diligently & profitably.
 Ability to provide a safe physical working environment for catering staff, patients and visitors.

 D.H.M & C.T-Diploma in hotel management &Catering Technology-(1994-1996)Thriveni Institute of management studies,
 Chengalpet, Tamil Nadu, India..
 H.S.C-Govt.Boys.Hr.Sec.School.-Andipatti.
 S.S.LC.-Hindu High School- Jakkampatti.

Worked as catering supervisor from Jan-2005 to cot2008 in Larsen & Toubro Construction Company at Qatar.
 Worked as catering supervisor from Jan-2003 to Jan-2005 in Shiva’s caterer -adyar-chennai- catering unit in Larsen & toubro Construction Company -manapakkam-chennai.
 Worked as kitchen supervisor Jan-2000 to Dec-2003 in Hotel Surguru-at Pondicherry.
 Worked as kitchen supervisor may-1998 to dec-1999 in Hotel Sivapriya-at kodaikanal.
 Worked as chef 1996 to 1998 in various hotels in India.