Akshay Gurav

Experience

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  Taj Hotels

  Sept 2015 - Jan 2017

  Commis Chef

  1. Set Up The Kitchen From Scratch.2. Worked For Three Departments Butchery, Continental and PastryDepartment.3. Responsible For Making Desserts For Banquet Function.4. Handling The Breakfast Set Up Tor Coffee Shop Tiqri.

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  Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts

  Mar 2017 - Mar 2018

  Commis Chef

  1. Part Of The Pre Opening Team.2. Set Up The Whole Kitchen From Scratch.3. Part Of The Whole Pastry Trial Menu.4. Handling the All Desserts For Al Soor Oulet.5. Handled The A La Carte Pastry Menu For Continental Restaurant Dai Forni.

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  Carnival Cruise Line

  Jun 2018 - Feb 2020

  Waiter

  1. Maintaining complete knowledge of all menu items, menu explanation, service, procedure and standard, cooking methods and beverage selections available in the assigned outlet.2. Ensuring beverage stations are full at all times and cleaned daily.3. Deliver food from the galley to restaurant stations. Replenishing water, bread, butter and other items as anticipated or required by guests.4. Offering condiments and seasoning as per service standard and requested by guests.5. Maintaining clean and orderly tables, setup and organize and clean the station. Offering condiments and fresh pepper as per service standard.6. Delivering the food from the galley to the assigned section and carry back the dirty trays as per United States Public Health and breakage prevention standards. Show less

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  Rixos Hotels

  Sept 2022 - Mar 2023

  Head Waiter

  1. Worked As A Volunteer For FIFA World Cup 2022, For Qetaifan Island North 2. Attending Trainings And Meetings For Pre Opening Operations.3. Giving Training And Presentation About Food Service And Menu Knowledge. 4. Doing Menu Tasting From Different Cuisine.

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  Kempinski Seychelles Resort Baie Lazare

  Jul 2023 - now

  Head Waiter

  1.Greet and escort customers to their tables2.Present menu and provide detailed information when asked (e.g. about portions, ingredients or potential food allergies)3.Prepare tables by setting up linens, silverware and glasses4.Inform guest about the day’s specialsOffer menu recommendations upon requestUp-sell additional products when appropriate5.Take accurate food and drinks orders, using a POS ordering software,order slips or by memorization6.Check customers’ IDs to ensure they meet minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages7.Communicate order details to the Kitchen StaffServe food and drink orders8.Check dishes and kitchenware for cleanliness and presentation and report any problems9.Arrange table settings and maintain a tidy dining areaDeliver checks and collect bill payments10.Carry dirty plates, glasses and silverware to kitchen for cleaning11.Meet with restaurant staff to review daily specials, changes on the menu and service specifications for reservations (e.g. parties)12.Follow all relevant health department regulationsProvide excellent customer service to guests Show less