Ambar Riedemann Mermoud
Maylands,WA
Summary
Meticulous and passionate chef eager to create unique and delicious dishes. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with good understanding of seamless dining experience for customers. Creative and dedicated to staying up-to-date with food trends.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
FIFO Chef
Compass Group
Regional WA
03.2024 - Current
- Maintain a clean and organized kitchen workspace, following food safety and hygiene protocols
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
- Collaborate with culinary staff to ensure smooth operations and timely service during peak hours
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.
- Successfully met dietary requirements for diverse clientele by providing customized meal options upon request.
- Implemented food cost and waste reduction initiatives to save money.
- Modified recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.
Chef
FIXON 66
Burleigh Heads
12.2023 - 03.2024
- Work closely with the head chef in planning supplies needed for regular service and catering events
- Ensure quality and presentation before a dish is delivered to the customer.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Monitor and manage inventory levels for kitchen supplies and ingredients, placing orders as needed.
- Follow directions and collaborate with management.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality.
Chef
Cafe Cupola
Sydney
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Prepare high quality food in a timely manner.
- Ensure that all food products are of high quality, fresh and properly handled throughout the cooking process
- Collaborate with the kitchen team to plan and organise daily food preparation tasks
- Monitor and manage inventory levels for kitchen supplies and ingredients, placing orders as needed.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality culinary creations.
Recruitment Consultant
Travel Trade Recruitment
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Expertly found the right candidates for my clients, including chefs, cafe managers, travel agents and other roles within the travel and hospitality industry.
- Ensure all relevant contracts, offers and important documentation is accurately entered into the CRM and shared with clients and candidates
- Negotiate recruitment rates with clients, ensuring the best revenue for the company.
- Built strong relationships with clients through regular communication and understanding their unique needs.
- Negotiated competitive compensation packages on behalf of clients and candidates to ensure successful placements.
- Improved client satisfaction by consistently providing high-quality candidates for various positions.
- Coordinated interviews between clients and candidates to ensure seamless scheduling and communication throughout the process.
Cook
Ingleside Café
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
10.2021 - 08.2022
- Prepare and cook a variety of menu items in accordance with the café's recipes and standards
- Ensure that all food products are of high quality, fresh and properly handled throughout the cooking process
- Collaborate with the kitchen team to plan and organise daily food preparation tasks
- Monitor and manage inventory levels for kitchen supplies and ingredients, placing orders as needed
- Communicate effectively with other team members and supervisors to ensure smooth kitchen operation
- Collaborate with the front-of-house staff to address customer inquiries, special requests, and dietary restrictions.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
Covid 19 Quarantine Officer
NSW Health
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
09.2020 - 10.2021
- Followed enforced all COVID-19 safety protocols within the quarantine hotel or assigned hospital
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to address complex issues, leading to more efficient problem-solving processes.
- Conduct regular inspections to identify and address any potential COVID-19 risks or breaches to site managers
- Collaborate with the catering company staff to plan a diverse nutritionally balanced menu for quarantine guests
- Coordinate with guests to gather information about specific dietary needs or preferences.
- Maintained strict adherence to industry regulations, minimizing risk exposure for the organization.
Cruise and Travel Consultant
Cruise1st
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
03.2017 - 05.2020
- Built strong relationships with clients through exceptional communication and personalized service.
- Organized trips for individual, family and business travelers.
- Worked closely with clients to understand unique needs and meet specific travel desires.
- Maintained accurate records of bookings, payments, and client information for smooth operations and future reference.
Cruise Sales and Loyalty Programs Associate
Royal Caribbean Cruises
11.2012 - 04.2015
- Cultivated partnerships within the travel industry network resulting in increased referral business.
- Organized group bookings, managing logistics and coordinating with multiple parties for seamless travel arrangements.
- Managed complex itinerary changes efficiently while minimizing disruption to client''s plans or budget constraints.
- Implemented new tools and software programs for enhanced client communication and organization of client data.
Education
Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery
Gamma Education
Sydney NSWDiploma - Hospitality Managemnt
Gamma Education
Sydney NSW01.2023
Skills
Food safety and sanitation
Knife Skills
Cooking techniques
Food quality
Food presentation
Effective Communications
Grilling Techniques
Allergen awareness
Customer Service
Team Leadership
Studies
- Diploma, Hospitality Management, Gamma Education, Sydney, 2023
- Cert IV, Commercial Cookery, Gamma Education, Sydney, 2022
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
FIFO Chef
Compass Group
03.2024 - Current
Chef
FIXON 66
12.2023 - 03.2024
Chef
Cafe Cupola
08.2023 - 12.2023
Recruitment Consultant
Travel Trade Recruitment
08.2022 - 08.2023
Cook
Ingleside Café
10.2021 - 08.2022
Covid 19 Quarantine Officer
NSW Health
09.2020 - 10.2021
Cruise and Travel Consultant
Cruise1st
03.2017 - 05.2020
Cruise Sales and Loyalty Programs Associate
Royal Caribbean Cruises
11.2012 - 04.2015
Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery
Gamma Education
Diploma - Hospitality Managemnt
Gamma Education