Remesh Bhaskaran
@remeshbhaskaran
Experienced executive sous chef driving quality, cost control and team development.
What I'm looking for
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
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.
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.
Senior Sous Chef
Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts
Jul 2023 - Oct 2023 (3 months)
Managed Just Grill specialty restaurant operations at a 5‑star island resort, developed menus, maintained hygiene and food cost targets, and led staff training during Jul–Oct 2023.
Senior Sous Chef
The K Club
Oct 2022 - Jun 2023 (8 months)
Oversaw Palmer Restaurant a la carte, lunch, dinner and buffet operations at a luxury resort, maintained HACCP records and assisted in purchasing and staff training from Oct 2022 to Jun 2023.
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.
Operated multiple hot-kitchen stations and specialty restaurants aboard cruise ships, supervising food production, hygiene and cost control from Sep 2006 to Aug 2011.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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
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.
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.
Mahatma Gandhi University
Pre-Degree, Liberal Arts
1990 - 1992
Completed Pre-Degree studies with optional subjects in Indian History, Economics, and Politics.
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Website
hawkstonehall.co.ukJob categories
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