Brayden Spry-Taylor
Tura Beach,NSW
Summary
Experienced Chef with 8+ years of culinary experience in busy & high end cafes. Adept at menu planning and preparation of food presentation, quality assurance, Cost control & Food Safety.
I have recently moved back after working in Melbourne for the past 7 years. While I was there, I worked in some high end Café’s with a variety different styles & cooking methods.
During the time as Sous Chef at Higher Ground, we achieved the Peoples Choice award for best Café in Melbourne as well as Top 20 cafes whilst i was Head Chef at The Kettle Black.
I am currently looking for a Full-Time or Part-Time position. I am available to work any day and hours needed.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Chef
The Kettle Black – The Darling Group
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Creating New seasonal menus & Weekly Specials, Delegating jobs to other members of staff, Maintaining a clean environment, Publishing Rosters, Ordering of Produce & working with suppliers of new produce, Running functions & events with FOH team leader, Working & leading a team of 8
JNR Sous Chef/Sous Chef
Higher Ground Melbourne – The Darling Group
11.2020 - 09.2023
- Worked collaboratively with Head Chef to ensure efficient & timely production of meals, Worked with Head Chef to create new menus & weekly specials, Ordering Produce & Working with Suppliers on new produce & goods, Leading service with the Head Chef in a team of 14, Completing Rosters, Training new staff & hiring new staff, Running Events/Functions
Senior Ched de Parti
Top Paddock Melbourne – The Darling Group
07.2018 - 11.2020
- Working hot & cold sections, Ordering Produce for sections, Running Service with Senior Chefs & Calling Tickets, Completing weekly stock-take
Apprentice/Commis
Merimbula Wharf & Aquarium
05.2014 - 06.2018
Education
Cert III - Commercial Cookery
Tafe Illawarra
Bega, NSW2016
Completed Year 9 2012 -
Eden Marine High School
Eden, NSW2014
Skills
- Excellent knifes skills
- Capable of running sections & maintaining cleanliness of sections
- Capable in calling tickets
- Able to delegate jobs to other team members
- Leadership skills
- Works well alone/team
- Capable in Ordering stock and rotation of stock
- Eagerness to learn
- Publishing Rosters
- Food Safety
- Sanitation Standards
- Culinary expertise
- Menu Supervision
- Leadership Qualities
- Kitchen Operations
References
- Ash Hicks (Group Executive Chef), 0451870718
- Chris Mitchel (Group Executive Chef), 0421523381
- Brent Radcliff (HigherGround Head Chef), 0431167234
- Reece Harley (Head Chef), 0488096462
- Callum Lane (The Terrace Sous Chef), 0405066714
- Rhea Schreuder (The Kettle Black Venue Manager), 0407374309
- Adam Paice (Top Paddock Sous Chef), 0405455061
- Alex Lee (HigherGround Sous Chef), 0421188824
Timeline
Head Chef
The Kettle Black – The Darling Group
09.2023 - 06.2024
JNR Sous Chef/Sous Chef
Higher Ground Melbourne – The Darling Group
11.2020 - 09.2023
Senior Ched de Parti
Top Paddock Melbourne – The Darling Group
07.2018 - 11.2020
Apprentice/Commis
Merimbula Wharf & Aquarium
05.2014 - 06.2018
Cert III - Commercial Cookery
Tafe Illawarra
Completed Year 9 2012 -
Eden Marine High School
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