Experience

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  Khana Khazana India Pvt Ltd

  • Mumbai, Maharashtra

  • Head Of Content

    • Jan 2004 - Present
    • Mumbai, Maharashtra

    RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT• Leading the team of 10 chefs for recipe and concept development along with back end support for Television, Digital, OTT and brand collaborations.• Research and development for over 300 recipe book titles. Role entails brainstorming on themes, developing recipes, conducting recipe trials, finalizing the content, food styling and photography, finalizing the book and marketing plan with publisher.• Conceptualization of recipes for cookery shows on Zee TV and Food Food and ensuring smooth operations by providing back end support with my team of Chefs.• Heading the team of Chefs and exploring current recipe trends and creating new recipes for the Website, Youtube Channel and Social Media.• Product optimization and recipe development for Wonderchef range of cookware and appliances to suit the domestic market.BRAND COLLABORATIONS• Concept creation and recipe execution for content on television and digital platforms for popular food and lifestyle brands like :Nestle, Cargill, Zomato, Tata Sampann, Daawat, Sugarfree, Nutralite, Milky Mist, Reliance Fresh, Mother Diary, Roohafza, California Walnuts, Washington Apples, Sweekar Oil, Godrej Natures Basket, Al Baker etc.• Understanding brand needs and brainstorming with the team to meet client’s expectations.• Sharing creative and relevant ideas and inputs through pre-production meetings.• Suggesting and creating exciting recipes as per client brief and providing back end support during the shoot through a team of Chefs.• Supporting the creative team in shortlisting anchors as per their culinary capabilities.• Providing support to Creative Director during shoots, finalizing edits and smooth delivery to the client.

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  Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces

  • Mumbai, Maharashtra

  • senior CDP

    • Aug 1998 - Dec 2003
    • Mumbai, Maharashtra

    • Worked at The Taj Mahal Palace and Towers, Mumbai from August 1998 to December 2004.• First six months trained at all the kitchens with a final posting at The Chambers, the premiere club which is exclusively for members.• Being second in command, looked after the entire functioning of the kitchen, including maintaining food costs, ordering, menu planning and guest handling along with maintaining guest profile.• Worked with renowned Chef Anton Mossimaan during the gala Upper Crust Dinner at The Chambers.• Worked with Michelin Star Chef Frank Fol during the Belgium Food Festival.• Participated in the Taj Culinary Olympics held at The Taj Palace, New Delhi.