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Sankar D. — Senior Chef de Partie – Continental & Arabic Cuisine from Kuwait

Sankar D.

Senior Chef de Partie – Continental & Arabic Cuisine

Kuwait 6+ years
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About

Sankar D. is a seasoned Chef de Partie with over ten years of international culinary experience, specializing in Continental and Arabic cuisine. Currently based in Kuwait, he plays a pivotal role at Voyager Kitchen, a leading dining concept under Noor Holdings, where he spearheads high-volume kitchen operations, ensuring seamless service flow and exceptional culinary execution. Known for his expertise in Hot & Cold Station Management, he also demonstrates excellence in HACCP Compliance, maintaining stringent food safety and sanitation standards. Sankar is also involved with The Food Inc Catering, directing premium catering event productions, underlining his proficiency in managing complex production schedules and Menu Development. With a Diploma in Hotel Management from the International Hotel School in Sri Lanka, his career has been marked by strategic roles at top-tier establishments in Kuwait, Qatar, and Sri Lanka, including Press Coffee Central Kitchen and Pizzetta Italian Restaurant. Through his work, Sankar D. leverages his multilingual abilities to foster effective communication and collaboration within teams of diverse culinary backgrounds.

Experience

  • Chef de Partie

    Voyager Kitchen (Under Noor Holdings) · 2024 — Present
    Managed daily operations of kitchen stations, ensuring culinary execution and service flow during peak hours. Mentored junior team members, promoting teamwork and skill growth. Collaborated with the Sous Chef to optimize inventory and reduce food waste. Enforced HACCP guidelines to maintain sanitation standards and participated in menu innovation.
  • Chef de Partie — Premium Catering Events

    The Food Inc Catering (Under Noor Holdings) · 2024 — Present
    Oversaw food production for premium catering events, ensuring high culinary standards from preparation to service. Managed production schedules to align with event timelines, ensuring timely and professional execution. Coordinated off-site catering logistics, adapting to various venue challenges.
  • Demi Chef de Partie

    Press Coffee Central Kitchen · 2019 — 2023
    Supported senior culinary leaders by executing complex menu items and overseeing station workflows. Trained junior staff to enhance their culinary skills and adherence to standards. Maintained daily inventory logs and championed kitchen hygiene protocols while assisting in seasonal menu updates.
  • Commis I

    Pickles Restaurant (Under The Sultan Center) · 2017 — 2019
    Performed mise en place including knife work and foundational cooking tasks for efficient service. Ensured kitchen equipment was operational and supported high-pressure order fulfillment. Maintained cleanliness conforming to hygiene protocols.
  • Cook — Italian Cuisine

    Pizzetta Italian Restaurant (Under The Sultan Center) · 2016 — 2017
    Prepared authentic Italian pizza dough, sauces, and toppings while adhering to quality standards. Controlled oven temperature and baking techniques to ensure high-quality pizzas. Monitored ingredient stock and reported shortages to management.
  • Assistant Cook

    Savy Hospitality & Lifestyle Restaurant · 2014 — 2016
    Assisted the Head Chef with dish assembly and worked across multiple kitchen sections. Ensured compliance with food safety standards during preparation and cold storage. Followed opening and closing procedures for kitchen stations.
  • Kitchen Helper

    Jungle Beach Resort · 2012 — 2014
    Executed ingredient preparation and foundational cooking tasks to support culinary operations. Managed receiving processes for deliveries while maintaining kitchen cleanliness to hotel standards.

Skills & Expertise

Education

  • Diploma in Hotel Management
    International Hotel School · 2011 — 2012
  • GCE Advanced Level
    Department of Examinations · — — 2010
  • GCE Ordinary Level
    Department of Examinations · — — 2007