Umer Ilyas
Demi Chef De Partie
Professional Summary
Umer Ilyas is a passionate culinary professional specializing in Sushi and Teppanyaki, with hands-on experience across leading hotels and restaurants in Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and the Maldives. He has developed expertise in Japanese cuisine, sushi preparation, food preparation, and kitchen operations through progressive culinary roles. His experience includes working as a Demi Chef De Partie and Commis across diverse hospitality environments, supporting high-quality food production, maintaining kitchen standards, and contributing to smooth culinary operations. He brings adaptability, attention to detail, and a strong passion for Japanese cuisine while continuing to grow professionally in international hospitality settings.
Professional Experience
Demi Chef De Partie
JA Resorts & Hotels
- Supporting daily kitchen operations and maintaining smooth food preparation workflows.
- Preparing sushi and Japanese cuisine | maintaining quality and presentation standards.
- Assisting with food preparation | kitchen organization and efficient service operations.
CDP
DoubleTree By Hilton Nathiagali
- Supporting kitchen operations and preparing food according to established quality standards.
- Assisting with sushi preparation | food presentation and efficient kitchen workflows.
- Maintaining hygiene | cleanliness and organization across assigned kitchen areas.
Commis 1
Movenpick Hotel Centaurus Islamabad
- Supporting pre-opening kitchen operations and maintaining efficient food preparation processes.
- Preparing Japanese cuisine | sushi and other assigned food items according to standards.
- Maintaining food quality | hygiene and organized kitchen operations.
Commis 3
Avari Towers Karachi
- Supporting daily kitchen operations and assisting with food preparation activities.
- Preparing Asian cuisine | maintaining consistency and presentation standards.
- Following food safety | hygiene and kitchen cleanliness procedures.
Demi Chef De Partie
Saudi Arabia Hayalal SEA Restaurant
- Preparing Japanese cuisine and sushi according to restaurant quality standards.
- Supporting kitchen operations | food preparation and smooth service execution.
- Maintaining food presentation | hygiene and efficient kitchen organization.