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Benedikt Wikkemeier

Darlinghurst,NSW

Summary

Highly skilled and passionate chef with five years of professional experience, including over two years as a Chef de Partie in a Michelin-starred fine dining environment. Expert in modern cooking techniques, precise plating and leading staff.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chef De Partie - Fine Dining

Restaurant Seesteg
06.2022 - 10.2024
  • Company Overview: 1 Michelin Star, Norderney, Germany
  • Maintained high standards of cleanliness and organization, ensuring a safe and efficient workspace.
  • Plated meals paying special attention to garnishes and overall presentation.
  • Supported head chef in menu creation, incorporating seasonal ingredients for innovative dishes.
  • Knowledge of Saucier, Gardemanger and Patisserie
  • Trained kitchen staff

Demi Chef - Four Star Superior Hotel

Hotel Post Ischgl
11.2019 - 04.2021
  • Company Overview: Upscale Casual Dining, Ischgl, Austria
  • Supported chef de partie in daily mise-en-place, assigned preparation projects and inventory activities.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen at all times
  • Assisted in the development of new dishes and recipes

Commis Chef

Restaurant Heimathof
08.2019 - 03.2021
  • Company Overview: Regional Cuisine, Melle, Germany
  • Performed mise en place duties, including preparation of vegetables, proteins, and stocks
  • Assisted with plating and presentation during busy service periods
  • Handled food deliveries, processing items and accurately placing into inventory.

Education

3-year Apprenticeship Program - European Culinary Techniques, Menu Design, Food Safety

Heimathof Melle
07-2019

Skills

  • Sous-vide
  • Sauce-making
  • Fine dining plating
  • Station management
  • HACCP standards
  • Allergen awareness
  • Hygiene management
  • Gardemanger

Certification

  • First Aid Certificate, 2022
  • RSA 2024

Languages

German
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional

Timeline

Chef De Partie - Fine Dining

Restaurant Seesteg
06.2022 - 10.2024

Demi Chef - Four Star Superior Hotel

Hotel Post Ischgl
11.2019 - 04.2021

Commis Chef

Restaurant Heimathof
08.2019 - 03.2021

3-year Apprenticeship Program - European Culinary Techniques, Menu Design, Food Safety

Heimathof Melle
Benedikt Wikkemeier