Alexander Obel
Brisbane,QLD
Summary
Executive Chef with broad hospitality experience across Europe, New Zealand, and Australia, leading high-volume kitchens and event catering operations. Brings seasonal menu planning, menu costing, staff training, and food safety oversight to support consistent service quality, customer satisfaction, and efficient kitchen performance.
Overview
3
3
Languages
1
1
Certification
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Chef
Clear Vision Hospitality
Brisbane, QLD
01.2012 - 04.2026
- Developed seasonal menus to meet hospitality guest standards and elevate dining experiences.
- Supervised food preparation, plating, and presentation throughout service periods.
- Conducted training for kitchen staff on sanitation, safety, and recipe procedures to ensure compliance and consistency.
- Coordinated food service operations, system development, staff training, menu costing, and business forecasting across multiple facilities to enhance service quality.
Head Chef
Hotel Chino & Hotel Wellington
Brisbane, QLD
01.2012 - 01.2020
- Transitioned and managed operations under new management, enhancing kitchen and hospitality services.
Head Chef
Brookwater Golf & Country Club
Brisbane, QLD
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Led kitchen operations for Clear Vision Hospitality dining service standards.
- Led team of 12 in large dining and function facility, coordinating rosters, managing costs, planning menus, and executing event catering.
- Planned seasonal menus aligned with guest preferences and hospitality brand.
- Supervised food preparation, plating, and presentation across service periods.
Education
High School Diploma -
High School
Munich / Germany 09-1982
Skills
- Culinary management
- Menu design
- Menu pricing
- Effective communication
- Banquets and catering
- Food hygiene standards
- Food hygiene
- Staff training
- Operational coordination
- Culinary skills
- Detail orientation
- Time management
- Leadership traits
- Effective communication
- Time management
Skills
Bilingual: German (C2), English (C2), Italian (B1)
Languages
German / Native
Professional
English
Professional
Italian
Professional
Certification
- FSS Certification
- Haccp
- Food Audit
- First Aid
- Fire Safety
Timeline
Head Chef
Clear Vision Hospitality
01.2012 - 04.2026
Head Chef
Hotel Chino & Hotel Wellington
01.2012 - 01.2020
Head Chef
Brookwater Golf & Country Club
01.2008 - 01.2012
High School Diploma -
High School