CHEF/ RESTAURATEUR

A self-taught chef and business manager with an exceptional record of service and experience in USA, India, Indonesia and UAE. More than 25 years of experience in all facets of cooking and management of restaurants, as a provider of food services and as a caterer for private parties and functions. Excels in creating and developing concepts, planning projects and overseeing large operations.

CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Consulting Projects (www.restaurantconsultant.in)
• Napoli by Shatranj - Mumbai
• Cray Craft - Mumbai
• HnH Salad Bar - Mumbai
• Spice Mantraa – Bali & Goa
• NOAA – Bali & Goa
• Kailash Parbhat – Dubai
• Kanteen – Dubai
• Meeso – Mumbai 

Mia Cucina, Italian Restaurant (Mumbai)
• Developed the concept, design & menu
• Operating the restaurants
• Expansion of the brand

Amigos, Mexican Bar & Restaurant (Mumbai)
• Developed the concept, design & menu
• Operating the restaurant

Seijo and the Soul Dish (Mumbai)
• Oversaw the entire project from concept to operation
• Designed and planned the kitchen and bar
• Created and developed a contemporary south east Asian menu
• Hiring & training of all staff
• Co-ordinated with the respective government departments for all licenses and permits
• Implemented information technology systems

Lemongrass Café (Mumbai)
• Conceptualised and launched – Dim-sum & Noodle festival and Seafood festival
• Developed a new ala-carte menu

Pot Pourri (Mumbai)
• Created a Christmas special menu and take away platters for Christmas
• Developed a new ala-carte menu

Accent Catering & Services (Houston, Texas)
• Increased revenues from $50 thousand to $200 thousand.
• Expanded the no. of accounts from one to ten.
• Implemented new operational procedures to reduce food cost and better tracking of food.
• Developed a concept for a Cajun restaurant and oversaw the roll out of the concept from design stage to operation 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Chef Sanjay Kotian - Restaurant Consultant
Proprietor                                                                                          2006 – Present
New Age Restaurants Pvt. Ltd.
Chef-Promoter                                                                                2007- 2019
Blue Water Hospitality Pvt. Ltd.
Chief Operating Officer                                                              2003-2005
Accent Catering & Services (Houston- TX)                                                                                          
Training - Managing Partner                                                    1996-2003

TRAINING

Management Development Program – Tier I
IIM Ahmedabad, 2005