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Alan Cartledge

Uniting Care
Canberra,Act
2
Languages
43
years of professional experience

Accomplished Head Chef with a rich background in culinary arts, notably at Darwin Catering Company, where I enhanced dining experiences through curated wine and food pairings. Renowned for a creative flair and exceptional ability to manage high volumes, I excel in team building and customer satisfaction, significantly improving loyalty metrics. My culinary expertise and customer-focused approach drive continuous success in fast-paced environments.

A culinary professional with deep commitment to high standards and delivering quality results. Leveraging years of experience in kitchen management to foster collaborative and efficient team environment. Known for adaptability and reliability, with strong emphasis on culinary creativity and leadership.

Work History

Head Chef Catering Manager

1 Year 2 Months
Uniting Care | 05.2025 - 07.2026
  • Developed and executed seasonal menus focusing on fresh, local ingredients.
  • Implemented cost-control measures, optimizing ingredient usage while maintaining quality.
  • Supervised kitchen staff to ensure adherence to food safety standards.
  • Trained and mentored junior chefs, fostering a collaborative kitchen environment.

Executive head chef

2 Years 5 Months
Darwin Catering Company | 01.2021 - 06.2023
  • Curated wine and food pairings, enhancing overall dining experience.

Contract chef

3 Years
Outback Spirit | 01.2021 - 01.2024

Head Chef

Tim's Surf and Turf | undefinedundefined

Owner/ Head Chef

KCs@Jerra - Jerrabomberra Hotel | undefinedundefined

Head Chef

Dakota Café and Bar | undefinedundefined

Owner/ Head Chef

Stone's Throw @ Eagle hawk | undefinedundefined

Contract caterer

Moruya golf club | undefinedundefined

Head chef

Olive Mawson | undefinedundefined

Head Chef

Hellenic Trattoria | undefinedundefined

Head chef

2 Years
Lola's Pergolas | 01.2019 - 01.2021

Head chef

5 Months
Trappers Seafood | 03.2018 - 08.2018

Head Chef

1 Year 1 Month
Hotel Heritage Canberra / Act | 01.1997 - 02.1998

Head Chef

1 Year 1 Month
Rydges Capital Hill | 03.1996 - 04.1997

Partner/ Head Chef

2 Years
Homestead Bistro - Vikings Erindalle | 02.1994 - 02.1996
  • Advocated for customer-centric approaches, significantly improving satisfaction and loyalty metrics.
  • Designed and executed comprehensive training programs, upskilling staff and promoting career development.

Head Chef

4 Years
Mindil beach casino | 01.1984 - 01.1988
  • Analyzed complex data sets to inform strategic decision-making and forecast trends.
  • Spearheaded multiple high-value project negotiations, significantly enhancing partner relationships.

Education

Certification - Culinary

Reid Tafe | canberra | 10-1989

Skills

Self-starter with positive attitude
Flexible schedule
Strong attention to hazard control points
Exceptional ability to work with high volumes in a fast paced environment
Creative flair
Team building
Customer focused
Culinary expertise

Language

english
Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Head Chef Catering Manager

Uniting Care
05.2025 - 07.2026Read More

Executive head chef

Darwin Catering Company
01.2021 - 06.2023Read More

Contract chef

Outback Spirit
01.2021 - 01.2024Read More

Head chef

Lola's Pergolas
01.2019 - 01.2021Read More

Head chef

Trappers Seafood
03.2018 - 08.2018Read More

Head Chef

Hotel Heritage Canberra / Act
01.1997 - 02.1998Read More

Head Chef

Rydges Capital Hill
03.1996 - 04.1997Read More

Partner/ Head Chef

Homestead Bistro - Vikings Erindalle
02.1994 - 02.1996Read More

Head Chef

Mindil beach casino
01.1984 - 01.1988Read More

Head Chef

Hellenic Trattoria
Read More

Head chef

Olive Mawson
Read More

Contract caterer

Moruya golf club
Read More

Owner/ Head Chef

Stone's Throw @ Eagle hawk
Read More

Head Chef

Dakota Café and Bar
Read More

Owner/ Head Chef

KCs@Jerra - Jerrabomberra Hotel
Read More

Head Chef

Tim's Surf and Turf
Read More

Reid Tafe

Certification from Culinary
Read More

Professionaltitle

CHEF

Additionalcapabilities

  • Self-starter with positive attitude
  • Flexible schedule
  • Strong attention to hazard control points
  • Exceptional ability to work with high volumes in a fast paced environment
  • Creative flair
  • Team building
  • Customer focused
Alan Cartledge