Anuj Lonkar

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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.

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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.

  • 7 years' experience
  • Joined November 2025

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • HindiFluent
  • Marathi (Marāṭhī)Fluent

Industry experience

  • Travel & Hospitality

Work experience· 6 roles

Culinary Instructor · | IICCM | International Institute Of Culinary Arts & Career ManagementMay 2025 – Present · 1 yr 7 mos

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 · Hi-Five ChickenSep 2022 – Jan 2025 · 2 yrs 5 mos

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 · Soy Como SoyJan 2022 – Aug 2022 · 8 mos

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 · Public RestaurantNov 2019 – Nov 2021 · 2 yrs 1 mo
Commis- I · WagamamaSep 2017 – Sep 2018 · 1 yr 1 mo
Barista · StarbucksOct 2016 – Apr 2017 · 7 mos

Education

Bachelor in Hotel Management · Dr. D.Y. Patil Institute of Hotel Management, Tathawade, Pimpri-Chinchwad2012 – 2017
Higher Secondary Certificate · Sinhgad College of Commerce Arts and Science2011 – 2012
Bachelor in Hotel Management · Dr. D.Y. Patil Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology, Pune, India2012 – 2017
Higher Secondary Certificate · Singhad College of Commerce Arts and Science, Pune, India2011 – 2012

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