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

Head Cook at Hi-Five Chicken
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Led daily operations and hygiene standards, trained staff, and managed inventory for smooth workflow.
Chef De Partie at Soy Como Soy
August 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022
Cooked and plated dishes with focus on authenticity and creativity, maintained high standards in taste and presentation, managed kitchen section, trained junior staff, and coordinated with senior chefs for smooth operations.
Commis at Wagamama
September 1, 2018 - September 1, 2018
Set up 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.
Commis at Public Restaurant
November 1, 2021 - November 1, 2021
Prepared and cooked a wide range of dishes with consistent quality, managed a kitchen station, and maintained efficiency during busy service hours.
Barista at Starbucks
April 1, 2018 - April 1, 2019
Crafted and served a diverse range of beverages with accuracy, maintaining exceptional quality.
Barista at Starbucks
October 11, 2016 - April 10, 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