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Aoife Kent

Bondi Beach,Australia

Summary

Dynamic and innovative food industry professional recognised for exceptional organisational, leadership, problem-solving, and management capabilities. Driven by a passion for food and human behaviour.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Gelato Shop Manager

Luca & Luca
Sydney, Australia
02.2025 - Current
  • Overseeing daily operations
  • Managing a small team
  • Delivering excellent customer service
  • Developing new products and flavours
  • Collaborating with brands

Chef

Harry's Bondi
Sydney, Australia
02.2024 - 01.2025
  • Worked as part of both the Harry's Cafe & RND Kitchen teams.
  • Ran my own section
  • Delivered high quality food at a fast pace
  • Ensured food standards and safety
  • Worked and communicated well within a diverse team
  • Developed specialist kitchen skills including Sushi and Hibachi (RND)

Chef Tutor

ProCook
London, United Kingdom
04.2023 - 12.2023
  • Taught classes of up to 30 people in various cuisines, both online and in-person
  • Developed and wrote recipes for classes, ensuring high-quality culinary education
  • Provided exceptional customer service
  • Managed administrative tasks such as billing, booking, stock control, and ordering
  • Appeared in promotional social media content

Sous Chef

The Bayview Hotel
Ballycotton, Co Cork
06.2018 - 06.2023
  • Collaborated with team members to consistently produce food to the highest standard
  • Ensured adherence to health and safety protocols in the kitchen
  • Assisted with kitchen operations including training, ordering and rostering

Sous Chef

Momonoki
Shrewsbury, Shropshire
05.2017 - 06.2018
  • Developed and maintained high standards of food quality and presentation.

Education

Master of Science - Psychology Conversion

Ulster University
Belfast
09.2026

Bachelor of Business - Culinary Entrepreneurship

Munster Technological University
Cork
05.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Culinary Arts

Munster Technological University
Cork
01.2021

Professional Diploma levels 1-3 - Professional Cookery

Shrewsbury Colleges Group
Shrewsbury
01.2017

Skills

  • Culinary innovation
  • Recipe development
  • Operations management
  • Marketing strategies
  • Recruitment and training
  • Employee scheduling
  • Problem-solving

Timeline

Gelato Shop Manager

Luca & Luca
02.2025 - Current

Chef

Harry's Bondi
02.2024 - 01.2025

Chef Tutor

ProCook
04.2023 - 12.2023

Sous Chef

The Bayview Hotel
06.2018 - 06.2023

Sous Chef

Momonoki
05.2017 - 06.2018

Master of Science - Psychology Conversion

Ulster University

Bachelor of Business - Culinary Entrepreneurship

Munster Technological University

Bachelor of Arts - Culinary Arts

Munster Technological University

Professional Diploma levels 1-3 - Professional Cookery

Shrewsbury Colleges Group
Aoife Kent