raashika kulshreshtha
@raashikakulshreshtha
Experienced chef and culinary entrepreneur specializing in modern Indian cuisine and kitchen operations.
What I'm looking for
I am a results-driven chef and culinary entrepreneur with expertise in modern Indian cuisine, large-scale meal production, and kitchen operations. I have led restaurant projects, managed teams of up to 60 staff, delivered 10+ lakh meals during COVID relief, and run a cloud-kitchen and catering venture serving Gurugram.
I hold a B.A. (Hons.) in Culinary Arts and am pursuing an MBA, and I have earned industry recognition including national chef competition wins and Top 100 Influential People awards. I train and mentor chefs, optimize workflows and costs, and am deeply committed to food safety, community feeding initiatives, and culinary education.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Owner & Chef
Raashika Ki Rasoi
Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 8 months)
Founded and operate a cloud kitchen and catering service in Gurugram, delivering meals across the area and conducting culinary workshops to expand brand reach and revenue.
Project Head
Chef Anahita Dhondy
Dec 2023 - Present (1 year 9 months)
Led restaurant projects including Bombay Club, Gardin, and Crudo and coordinated culinary workshops across Bombay, Jalandhar and Delhi NCR to support openings and brand programs.
Chef de Partie
Moonshine Food Ventures
Apr 2022 - Dec 2024 (2 years 8 months)
Managed kitchen teams and daily operations at Saga & Glasshouse under Michelin-star chefs, specializing in modern Indian cuisine, mithai, curries and tandoor while training staff and ensuring quality.
Senior Chef de Partie
Belcibo Hospitality
Mar 2019 - Apr 2022 (3 years 1 month)
Promoted twice to Sr. Chef de Partie/Outlet Head; managed kitchen operations, costs, sales, recipe costing and special events while improving sanitation and food production efficiency.
Managed daily food preparation, maintained quality and guest satisfaction, and adhered to operating and food cost targets during rotational training across kitchen sections.
Trainee
Lemon Tree Hotels
May 2016 - Aug 2016 (3 months)
Managed the cold continental section and gained hands-on experience in commercial kitchen operations and hospitality processes under senior staff guidance.
Industrial Trainee
Vivanta by Taj
May 2015 - Jan 2016 (8 months)
Reviewed and updated SOPs for food production, improved safety protocols and identified cost-reduction and waste-elimination opportunities in hotel kitchen operations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies
Master of Business Administration, Business Administration
Pursuing a Master of Business Administration, focusing on business and management subjects to complement culinary and hospitality experience.
Institute of Hotel Management, Aurangabad
Bachelor of Arts (Hons.), Culinary Arts
2015 - 2018
Completed a Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) in Culinary Arts with practical training in kitchen operations, food production, and culinary techniques.
Bhawans’ Bhagwandas Purohit Mandir
Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC/10+2), Secondary Education
Completed higher secondary education (HSC/10+2).
Christ Church Senior Secondary School
Secondary School Certificate (SSC/10th), Secondary Education
Completed secondary school education (SSC/10th grade).
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