Anuj Arora

• Private Service : Orchestrate bespoke dining experiences and custom menus for private clients. Traveled internationally to cook as well , adapting to diverse kitchen environments and local sourcing.
• Multi-Brand Leadership: Direct Research & Development (R&D) and recipe standardization for a restaurant portfolio including Lucky Rabbit, Yallah, Sansiwu, and Carnivore Smash.
• Staff Training & Development: Design and implement training programs for back-of-house teams to ensure consistent technique and brand standards across all locations.
• Operational Management: Oversee food costing, inventory control, and kitchen logistics to optimize margins and supply chain efficiency.
• Culinary Instruction: Facilitate specialized masterclasses for clients and staff, focusing on technical skills in Italian (pasta), Japanese (sushi), and Indian cuisines.

• Kitchen Leadership: Promoted to manage the kitchen pass, ensuring seamless communication between the kitchen and service staff during high-volume shifts.
• Station Mastery: Rotated through Pizza, Grill, and Breakfast sections, maintaining high quality and presentation standards across all departments.
• Quality Assurance: Supervised team members to ensure strict adherence to recipes, food safety protocols, and hygiene standards.
• Inventory Control: Oversaw daily inventory management to minimize waste and ensure consistent stock levels.

• Supported Head Chef in researching and developing new recipes and daily mise en place.
• Organised tools, ingredients, and preparation to ensure seamless service execution.
• Practised advanced modern gastronomy techniques, including spherification, sous vide, and emulsification.

Completed six-month training in core hotel departments to enhance operational understanding.

Acquired skills in bakery, continental cuisine, and garde manger within kitchen operations.

• Gained practical experience in F&B service at Restaurants Oasis and Paranda.
• Developed knowledge in reservations and concierge functions for front office operations.