Tameem Abbass

Experienced Lead Chef with over 11 years of expertise in large-scale catering and traditional Asian cuisine.

Key Responsibilities and Skills:
• Expert in preparing Desi/Pakistani dishes, Mutton Steam Roast, Karahi, and Chinese Fried Rice.
• Efficiently managing high-volume professional kitchens and leading the kitchen crew.
• Ensuring strict food safety regulations and maintaining high hygiene standards (HACCP).
• Menu planning, portion control, and monitoring kitchen inventory.
• Maintaining food quality, consistency, and guest satisfaction at all times.

Planned, prepared, and supervised Pakistani, Indian, and Chinese menus for high-volume wedding and
event catering serving 1, 500+ guests.
Managed daily kitchen operations, including food preparation schedules, section coordination, and
service timing.
Supervised, guided, and trained kitchen staffto ensure consistency in taste, quality, and presentation.
Implemented and monitored food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards across all kitchen areas.
Controlled food costs, reduced wastage, and ensured efficient use of raw materials.
Coordinated live cooking stations such as BBQ, tandoor, and traditional food counters during events.
Ensured proper inventory management, stock rotation (FIFO), and timely sourcing offresh ingredients.
Maintained a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment in compliance with hygiene regulations.
Worked closelywith management to plan menus according to client requirements and event size.

Assisted in preparation of main course dishes for large-scale wedding and banquet events.
Managed live cooking stalls and barbecue sections, ensuring fast service and quality output.
Followed standard recipes and portion control to maintain consistency and reduce waste.
Supported senior chefs in kitchen setup, food preparation, and service execution.
Maintained cleanliness ofworkstations and complied with basic food hygiene standards.
Performed efficiently under high-pressure and time-sensitive environments.