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Bobby Ghalan

Darwin City,NT

Summary

Passionate Chef with a proven track record at The Precinct, excelling in kitchen operations management and fostering team collaboration. Mastered grilling, deep frying, and signature dish creation, while ensuring 100% compliance with health standards. Skilled in ingredient selection and building vendor relationships, consistently delivering high-quality, innovative dishes.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Chef De Partie

The Tap on Mitchell
Darwin City, NT
03.2021 - Current
  • Assisted with the training of new employees in proper techniques for food preparation, presentation, sanitation, safety procedures.
  • Managed inventory levels by tracking sales, rotating stock and replenishing supplies as needed.
  • Prepped foods for dishes, including roasted, sautéed, fried and baked items.
  • Oversaw kitchen employee scheduling to meet coverage needs and avoid wasted labor.
  • Trained and supervised line cooks to develop new skills and improve team performance.

Chef

Opah Restaurant
Cronulla, NSW
12.2018 - 09.2021
  • Supervised kitchen staff to maintain high standards of food preparation.
  • Managed the entire process of food preparation to meet recipe and presentation requirements.
  • Maintained full compliance with health, safety, and hygiene regulations in the kitchen.
  • Trained new chefs on proper cooking techniques and menu items.
  • Kept up to date with current culinary trends, as well as health and safety regulations.
  • Maintained a clean work environment by adhering to sanitation policies and procedures.
  • Employed correct disinfecting techniques for food preparation surfaces.

Education

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery

BIC
Darwin, NT
11-2022

Advance Diploma of Hospitality

BIC
Darwin
11-2022

Skills

  • Culinary Cooking Techniques
  • Menu development
  • Food spoilage prevention
  • Plating and presentation
  • Budgeting and cost control
  • Kitchen equipment safety
  • Staff training
  • Inventory rotation
  • Leadership qualities
  • Seasonal menu planning
  • Purchasing
  • Cost management
  • A La Cart and Bulk cooking

Timeline

Chef De Partie

The Tap on Mitchell
03.2021 - Current

Chef

Opah Restaurant
12.2018 - 09.2021

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery

BIC

Advance Diploma of Hospitality

BIC
Bobby Ghalan