Hello! I am Anuj Lonkar, a Culinary Instructor with 6+ years of international exposure, specializing in menu development, operational excellence, and staff training. I currently work as a Culinary Instructor, dedicated to driving quality, creativity, and high performance in dynamic hospitality environments. Previously, I led kitchens and trained teams across multiple outlets, from barista service to high-volume restaurants, focusing on authentic cuisine, consistency, and smooth workflow through strong hygiene practices and inventory management.

Anuj Lonkar

Hello! I am Anuj Lonkar, a Culinary Instructor with 6+ years of international exposure, specializing in menu development, operational excellence, and staff training. I currently work as a Culinary Instructor, dedicated to driving quality, creativity, and high performance in dynamic hospitality environments. Previously, I led kitchens and trained teams across multiple outlets, from barista service to high-volume restaurants, focusing on authentic cuisine, consistency, and smooth workflow through strong hygiene practices and inventory management.

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Hello! I am Anuj Lonkar, a Culinary Instructor with 6+ years of international exposure, specializing in menu development, operational excellence, and staff training. I currently work as a Culinary Instructor, dedicated to driving quality, creativity, and high performance in dynamic hospitality environments.

Previously, I led kitchens and trained teams across multiple outlets, from barista service to high-volume restaurants, focusing on authentic cuisine, consistency, and smooth workflow through strong hygiene practices and inventory management.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Marathi (Marāṭhī)
Fluent

Work Experience

Culinary Instructor at | IICCM | International Institute Of Culinary Arts & Career Management
May 5, 2025 - Present
Taught practical and theory classes in multi-cuisine cooking, prepared lessons and exams, trained students in kitchen work and hygiene, and guided them in projects and interviews.
Head Cook at Hi-Five Chicken
September 2, 2022 - January 2, 2025
Led a kitchen team to deliver quality food and great service, managed daily operations and hygiene standards, trained staff, and handled inventory for smooth workflow.
Chef De Partie at Soy Como Soy
January 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022
Cooked and plated dishes with focus on authenticity and creativity, maintained high standards in taste and presentation, managed my kitchen section, trained junior staff, and coordinated with senior chefs for smooth operations.
Commis- I at Public Restaurant
November 5, 2019 - November 4, 2021
Prepared and cooked a wide range of dishes with consistent quality, managed a kitchen station, and maintained efficiency during busy service hours.
Commis- I at Wagamama
September 5, 2017 - September 4, 2018
Set up and stocked kitchen stations, checked food temperatures and labels, prepared ingredients and stocks, cooked menu items with the team, and followed directions from sous and senior chefs.
Barista at Starbucks
October 10, 2016 - April 9, 2017
Crafted and served a diverse range of beverages with accuracy, maintaining exceptional quality. Provided outstanding customer service in a high-energy environment.

Education

Bachelor in Hotel Management at Dr. D.Y. Patil Institute of Hotel Management, Tathawade, Pimpri-Chinchwad
June 1, 2012 - April 1, 2017
Higher Secondary Certificate at Sinhgad College of Commerce Arts and Science
July 1, 2011 - April 1, 2012
Bachelor in Hotel Management at Dr. D.Y. Patil Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology, Pune, India
June 1, 2012 - April 1, 2017
Higher Secondary Certificate at Singhad College of Commerce Arts and Science, Pune, India
July 1, 2011 - April 1, 2012

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Travel & Hospitality