Experienced Sous Chef | Cruise Line Culinary Specialist

Priya Menon

Professional Summary

Passionate sous chef with 8+ years leading high-volume cruise ship kitchens and luxury hospitality. Expert in menu execution, multicultural team leadership, and food safety. Adept at blending fine dining techniques with international cuisines to deliver exceptional culinary experiences to over 2,000 daily guests.

Career Objective

To leverage my culinary expertise and leadership skills in a dynamic cruise line environment, contributing to exceptional guest experiences and operational excellence.

Work Experience

Sous Chef at BlueWave Cruise Lines – Mediterranean Fleet

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Assist Executive Chef in managing a 45-person galley team serving 2,500 passengers and crew daily. Coordinate preparation of fine dining and buffet menus, ensuring consistency and timely service. Monitor food storage and safety compliance, consistently passing maritime health inspections. Train junior chefs in plating standards, knife skills, and allergen awareness, improving team efficiency.

Junior Sous Chef at Royal Palm Resorts – Goa, India

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Prepared high-end banquet menus for weddings and corporate events hosting 500 guests. Specialized in fusion Mediterranean-Indian cuisine, increasing guest satisfaction scores by 15%.

Education

Diploma in Culinary Arts in Culinary Arts

Institute of Hotel Management, Mumbai

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Skills

Technical Skills

  • Menu Planning
  • Food Safety (HACCP)
  • High-Volume Meal Preparation
  • Inventory Management
  • Cost Control
  • International Cuisines

Soft Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Training & Development
  • Multicultural Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Attention to Detail

Certifications

ServSafe Food Protection Manager

STCW Basic Safety Training

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78/100
Work Experience
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Education
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Certifications
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Skills
70/100
Projects
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Extensive leadership experience managing large, multicultural culinary teams on cruise ships.
Strong focus on food safety and compliance with maritime health standards.
Demonstrated ability to blend international cuisines and improve guest satisfaction.
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Work Experience

75%
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Profile

80%
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Education

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Certifications

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Skills

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