I'm a hospitality professional with hands-on kitchen operations experience and a passion for culinary excellence. I thrive in fast-paced hotel kitchens, delivering high-quality results through precise mise-en-place, inventory management, and a commitment to guest satisfaction. I enjoy collaborating with teams and consistently elevating service standards.…

Jugal Thacker

I'm a hospitality professional with hands-on kitchen operations experience and a passion for culinary excellence. I thrive in fast-paced hotel kitchens, delivering high-quality results through precise mise-en-place, inventory management, and a commitment to guest satisfaction. I enjoy collaborating with teams and consistently elevating service standards.…

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I’m a hospitality professional with hands-on kitchen operations experience and a passion for culinary excellence. I thrive in fast-paced hotel kitchens, delivering high-quality results through precise mise-en-place, inventory management, and a commitment to guest satisfaction. I enjoy collaborating with teams and consistently elevating service standards.

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Language

English
Fluent
Gujarati
Advanced
Hindi
Advanced

Work Experience

Commis (Garde Manager & Veg Prep) at Trident Hotel Bandra Kurla, Mumbai
October 1, 2023 - Present
Performs garde-manger and vegetarian prep in a high-volume hotel kitchen. Assists chefs with menu planning, mise-en-place, food preparation, and quality control. Supports all standard kitchen operations while maintaining food safety standards and ensuring consistent presentation under tight deadlines.
Kitchen Intern at The Oberoi Beach Resort, Mauritius
November 1, 2022 - April 30, 2023
Learned responsibilities of breakfast cold kitchen and the Indian section. Supported cooking workshops for guests, focusing on Creole and Indian cuisines. Managed inventory for the Indian section’s mise-en-place and dry store; took on solo operation of breakfast cold kitchen and Indian section on multiple days.
Vocational Trainee (Garde Manager) at Six Senses Fort Barwara, Sawai Madhopur
December 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Mise-en-place and garde-manger tasks; assisted in cold kitchen operations and breakfast service; supported guest queries and assisted in VIP/buffet events.
Industrial Trainee at Taj MG Road, Bengaluru
March 1, 2021 - April 30, 2021
Rotated through hotel operations as part of management trainee program; supported pizza kitchen and restaurant service at The Trinity Square; assisted in daily food preparation and guest service.

Education

Bachelor's in Hotel & Tourism Management at Vivekanand Institute of Hotel and Tourism Management, Rajkot
July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2023
Higher Secondary Certificate at Shree Swami Vivekanand High School, Anjar
January 1, 2015 - April 1, 2017
Secondary School Certificate at Shree Saraswati Madhyamik Vidya Mandir, Anjar
January 1, 2013 - April 1, 2015

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Industry Experience

Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services

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