Akbar Dhanani
@akbardhanani
Assistant Kitchen Manager at Impact Kitchen overseeing daily kitchen operations, food safety, staff training, and inventory control.
CanadaWhat I'm looking for
At Impact Kitchen, I manage day-to-day kitchen operations, from staff scheduling and workflow planning to food quality and product holding standards.
I enforce SOPs and food safety standards, and lead recruitment, onboarding, and training of culinary staff. I also support HR processes and prepare cost and inventory reports to inform budgeting and reduce waste.
I collaborate with senior management on menu development and pricing decisions, coordinate with suppliers, and manage receiving to maintain accurate stock levels. During service, I help resolve customer complaints and coordinate between front-of-house and back-of-house teams.
Previously, I worked as a Supervisor (QSR) at Five Guys and as a Shift Manager / Shift Leader at McDonald’s. I hold a Diploma in Hospitality: Hotel & Restaurant Service Management from Seneca College and certifications in Smart Serve, food handling, AODA, WHMIS, and First Aid & CPR.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Assistant Kitchen Manager
Impact Kitchen
Mar 2025 - Present (1 year 7 months)
Manage day-to-day kitchen operations, including staff scheduling, workflow planning, and shift coverage. Enforce SOPs and food safety standards, lead recruitment and training, and support HR processes.
Prepared and cooked food products following strict quality and safety standards. Completed daily food safety checklists using digital compliance tools and delivered exceptional customer service.
Tracked sales variance, managed cash handling and daily reconciliation processes. Monitored restaurant flow, optimized staffing during peak hours, and resolved guest complaints.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Maharashtra Board
Higher Secondary Certificate, General Studies
Higher Secondary Certificate from Maharashtra Board in India.
Aga Khan Economic Affairs Team
Certificate, Digital Marketing
Digital Marketing Certificate from Aga Khan Economic Affairs Team in Mumbai, India.
Seneca College
Diploma, Hospitality: Hotel & Restaurant Service Management
Diploma in Hospitality: Hotel & Restaurant Service Management from Seneca College in Toronto, ON.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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