Meher Ali

Senior sous chef - Kitopi
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Timeline

ABOUT

Sous Chef with proficiency in creating and executing seasonal dishes for menus. Adept at inventorying,
fabricating proteins and hiring new employees. Experience handling output for 750 to 800 customers
in a busy central kitchen.
Motivated chef focused on sourcing high-quality ingredients from local sources to drive farm-to-
table menus. Proactive and adaptable team leader passionate about sustainable cuisine. Talented at
creating exciting and innovative menus based on in-season ingredients.
Professional Chef de Cuisine with a passion for creating and executing creative meals. Outstanding
food talent preparation with a strong attention to safe food handling procedures. Extensive background
in catering with the ability to handle a large volume of high-quality food. Superb time management
and problem-solving aptitudes.
Expert manager experienced at overseeing and handling dozens of kitchen staff. Skilled at managing
and guiding multiple simultaneous meal prep tasks. Diversely knowledgeable on all aspects of
commercial kitchen operations.

Basic Info

Industry: Catering Companies

Department: Chefs-Kitchen

Job Level: Management

Job Role: Sous Chef

Nationality: Pakistan

Current City: Riyadh

Current Country: Saudi Arabia

Education Level: Diploma

Meher Ali's Activity

Education

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Certifications & Awards

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Experience

Senior sous chef
2022 - Present (3 Years)

Kitopi, Saudi Arabia
• Monitored and improved performance for team members resulting in 750 to 850 meals produced daily.
• Supervised preparation of specialty items and customer requests to verify accuracy in production.
• Developed innovative menu to provide customers with over 35 high-quality food options on daily basis.
• Performed financial analysis and recommended effective methods to cut costs.
• Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
• Continually aware of dramatic changes to kitchens, including Health Department Standards and
customer requests for healthier food options.
• Created recipes, incorporating various techniques, to build flavor and unique visual appeal.
• Partnered with marketing team to create dynamic entrees for large banquets and special events.
• Supervised 43 BOH staff members and delivered mentorship to strengthen kitchen skills.
• Monitored all meals served for temperature and visual appeal.
• Initiated software based inventory control system to manage inventory and analyze food cost.
• Liaised with vendors to purchase optimal recipe ingredients at cost-effective rates.
• Washed utensils, plates and chopping boards between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
• Prepared schedules, work assignments and constructed employee compensation packages.
• Planned and prepared food product orders to maintain appropriate stock levels.
• Coordinated and executed menu planning, recipe development and daily restaurant operations.
• Performed mise en place daily to efficiently prepare signature dishes.
• Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques to increase productivity and boost workflow.
• Created new menu items, managed food expenses and supervised quality to ensure adherence to
standards
Head chef
2020 - 2022 (2 Years)

Kitty’s cafe and catering, United Arab Emirates UAE
Ensuring that all food meets the highest quality standards and is served on time. br• Planning the menu and designing the plating presentation for each dish. br• Coordinating kitchen staff, and assisting them as required. br• Hiring and training staff to prepare and cook all the menu items. br• Stocktaking ingredients and equipment, and placing orders as needed. br• Enforcing best practices for safety and sanitation in the kitchen. br• Creating new recipes to regularly update the menu. br• Keeping track of new trends in the industry. br• Incorporating feedback from restaurant staff and patrons to make improvements or resolve issues.
Sous Chef
2016 - 2020 (4 Years)

Clinton st baking company and restaurant, United Arab Emirates UAE
Prepares and cross check the daily mis-en-place and food production in different sections of the main
kitchen.
• Follows the instructions and recommendations from the immediate superiors
to complete the daily tasks.
• Instructs and lead subordinates through their daily requirements in food
preparation and actively take part in set up and supervising special functional
events
• Completed daily checks of all mis en place to ensure freshness & quality
standards
• Coordinates and participates with other sections of requirements, cleanliness,
wastage and cost control
• Ensures the consistency in the preparation of all food items by following the standard recipes
• Consults and checks on daily requirements, functions and last-minute events
• Guide and train the subordinates on a daily basis to ensure high motivation and economical working
environment
• Assists Sous Chef and Head Chef on daily wastage record and file them
accordingly.
• Update daily inventory for dry goods, meat, vegetables & fruits, poultry and seafood items for purpose
of forecasting daily/weekly purchase ordering.
• Consistent in offering professional, friendly and proactive guest service while supporting fellow
colleagues.
Chef de Partie
2014 - 2016 (2 Years)

The lime tree cafe and kitchen, United Arab Emirates UAE
Ensures kitchen, workrooms and equipment for cleanliness and order.
• Ensures that food is prepared to perfection.
• Assist in keeping the kitchen clean.
• Take orders from the head chef.
• Responsible for all sanitation of the foods service establishment.
• Duties such as preparation, cooking, tenderizing, mixing, baking and arranging food.
• Prepared food or oversees the preparation of food.
• Assist in keeping the kitchen clean; pot wash, basic vegetable and salad preparation.
• Coordination food service activities to have meals prepared at schedule time.
• Supervise storage and use of leftover and food stuff and uncooked product.
• Operates all food service equipment and machinery
• Supervise and participates in the preparation of a wide variety of foodstuff.
• Estimate food needs, reviews inventory to assure that adequate supplies are available
requisition food and other supplies from stock room or commissary.
Demi Chef De Partie
2009 - 2014 (5 Years)

Dream world resort and golf course, Pakistan
• Collaborate with personnel and plan and develop recipes and menus.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation.
• Portion, arrange, and garnish food, and serve food to waiter or patron.
• Inspect supplies, equipment, and work areas to ensure conformance to health
standards.
• Determine production schedules and worker-time requirements.
• Estimate amounts and costs and requisition supplies and equipment.

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Senior sous chef - Kitopi Riyadh, Saudi Arabia