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Remesh Bhaskaran

@remeshbhaskaran

Experienced executive sous chef driving quality, cost control and team development.

United Kingdom
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What I'm looking for

I seek a senior culinary leadership role where I can drive quality, mentor teams, control costs, and develop menus in a high-standard hospitality environment.

I am an experienced culinary leader with a proven track record across luxury hotels, resorts and specialty restaurants, delivering high standards in fine dining, a la carte and large-volume operations. I have worked in five-star properties and busy outlets across the UK, UAE, Ireland, Maldives and aboard cruise ships.

Throughout my career I have led teams as Sous Chef, Senior Sous Chef and Head Chef, introduced processes that reduced waste by 40% and improved supply turnover by 70%, and consistently met food-cost targets while maintaining HACCP and hygiene standards. I develop menus, train staff, manage budgets and handle guest relations to create memorable dining experiences.

I am known for motivating and coaching culinary teams, improving performance through training and mentoring, and ensuring operational excellence in fast-paced environments; I seek to bring these strengths to an Executive Sous Chef role in a reputable organization.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Hawkstone Hall & Gardens logoHG
Current

Sous Chef

Hawkstone Hall & Gardens

May 2024 - Present (1 year 7 months)

Oversee a la carte, lunch, dinner and buffet operations at a 5‑star historic hotel; improved associate dining standards and assisted in menu, budget and HACCP management since May 2024.

Yumn Brasserie logoYB

Head Chef

Yumn Brasserie

Nov 2023 - May 2024 (6 months)

Led kitchen operations for a Mediterranean fine-dining 100-seat restaurant, ensuring consistent menu quality, cost control and team development from Nov 2023 to May 2024.

Meydan Hotels & Hospitality logoMH

Sous Chef

Meydan Hotels & Hospitality

Dec 2011 - Sep 2022 (10 years 9 months)

Managed multiple outlets including all-day dining and specialty venues at a 5‑star destination hotel; implemented processes that reduced waste by 40% and improved supply turnover by 70% between Dec 2011 and Sep 2022.

Trident Hilton logoTH

Demi Chef de Partie

Trident Hilton

Feb 2006 - Jul 2006 (5 months)

Managed section stock, mise en place and minimized kitchen wastage while learning and recording recipes at a leading hotel in Kochi from Feb 2006 to Jul 2006.

Kumarakom Lake Resort logoKR

Demi Chef de Partie

Kumarakom Lake Resort

May 2005 - Jan 2006 (8 months)

Handled hot kitchen duties, provisional and perishable requirements, and section mise en place at a luxury Kerala resort from May 2005 to Jan 2006.

Lake Palace Resort logoLR

Commi I

Lake Palace Resort

Oct 2003 - Mar 2004 (5 months)

Prepared daily mise en place and supported section chefs to ensure consistent quality and hygiene at a backwater luxury resort from Oct 2003 to Mar 2004.

SAJ Flight Catering logoSC

Commi II

SAJ Flight Catering

Aug 2000 - Sep 2003 (3 years 1 month)

Supported daily catering operations, maintained hygiene and controlled food stock for flight catering services from Aug 2000 to Sep 2003.

Taj Garden Retreat logoTR

Commi III Trainee

Taj Garden Retreat

Jul 1999 - Dec 1999 (5 months)

Trained in multi-cuisine preparation, hygiene and kitchen standards at a resort adjacent to Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary from Jul 1999 to Dec 1999.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

TS

TSI Quality Services

Food Hygiene Course - Person in Charge (Advanced), Food Hygiene

2021 - 2026

Completed an advanced Person in Charge food hygiene course through TSI Quality Services in Dubai.

NL

NSURE Private Limited

ServSafe Food Handler Level 2, Food Safety

2023 - 2025

Awarded ServSafe Food Handler Level 2 certification (food handler level 2) by NSURE Private Limited in the Maldives.

Dubai Municipality logoDM

Dubai Municipality

Food Safety - Person in Charge Level 2, Food Safety

2012 - 2017

Completed the Food Safety Person in Charge Level 2 training under the Dubai Municipality Food Control Department.

American Culinary Federation logoAF

American Culinary Federation

Culinary Training Program (ACF), Culinary Arts

2009 - 2010

Completed a graduation-level Culinary Training Program meeting ACF national certification and skills standards for Certified Culinarian.

GK

Government Food Craft Institute, Kochi

Diploma in Hotel Management - Culinary Arts, Culinary Arts

1998 - 1999

Completed a Diploma in Hotel Management - Culinary Arts and awarded the Craft Certificate in Food Production.

MU

Mahatma Gandhi University

Pre-Degree, Liberal Arts

1990 - 1992

Completed Pre-Degree studies with optional subjects in Indian History, Economics, and Politics.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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