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Brendon Hitchins

Parafield Gardens,SA

Summary

Dedicated, proactive and hardworking individual focused on continuous operational improvement to meet set goals.

Forward-thinking team leader skilled at operating departments efficiently to meet goals.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Operations Coordinator

Ventia
11.2022 - Current
  • Provided direction and guidance to the teams in order to achieve targets.
  • Streamlined operations by implementing efficient processes and procedures.
  • Implemented troubleshooting, root cause analysis and issue resolution.
  • Worked with vendors to make purchases and reconcile invoices.
  • Encouraged and promoted ideas aligned to business needs and benefits.
  • organised Staff Onboarding and training
  • helping with the launch of the New Jamix ordering system - finding bugs & helping to resolve them with the project team

Sous Chef

Ventia
11.2019 - 11.2022
  • Increased kitchen productivity by optimizing workflow processes and delegating tasks appropriately within the team.
  • Assisted in budget planning and cost management efforts, helping the establishment maintain profitability without sacrificing quality or service standards.
  • Assisting with Menu Designing and Recipe Creation for several projects
  • Assisting with the the set up of the new Ventia mining contract in QLD - sourcing equipment, leasing with Suppliers, & implementing policies
  • Coordinated with vendors to order supplies and maintain high quality standards.

Head Chef

Ventia
05.2016 - 11.2019
  • Elevated restaurant''s reputation by consistently creating high-quality, innovative dishes and maintaining top-notch presentation standards.
  • Streamlined kitchen operations for increased efficiency through effective staff scheduling and proper inventory management.
  • Fostered a positive working environment by promoting teamwork and open communication among all kitchen staff members.
  • Managed food costs effectively with careful menu planning, accurate portion control, and utilization of seasonal ingredients.
  • Redesigning the Menu in collaboration with the Sous Chef
  • Maintaining and updating the IMPOS system, and training staff on proper use
  • Developed strong vendor relationships to secure fresh, quality ingredients at competitive prices in a rural environment

3rd & 4th Year Apprentice Chef / Commis Chef

Jamie's Italian Australia
10.2016 - 04.2018
  • Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new tools and techniques to complete tasks efficiently.
  • working under high pressure producing high volume of high quality meals
  • cooking for 400 - 600 covers per day
  • running & organising sections - preparation of meals
  • Learned wide range of simple and complex techniques from on-the-job training.
  • Prepared worksite by setting up required tools and supplies.
  • Completed comprehensive Chef's apprenticeship program, successfully learning essential trade skills.

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery - Hospitality

TAFE SA - International Centre For Hospitality, Tourism, And Food Studies
Adelaide, SA
2016

Certificate II in Cooking - Hospitality

St Patrick's Technical Collage
Elizabeth, SA
2012

Skills

  • Conflict Mediation
  • Inventory Oversight &Stock Management
  • Forecasting
  • Team Leadership
  • Technical Support
  • Adaptability
  • Customer Service
  • Vendor Relations
  • Time Management
  • Safety Oversight
  • Proficient in Excel, IMPOS

Accomplishments

  • Catering for over 600 people at Jamie's Italian Adelaide for the Adel Concert
  • participate in the set up and of the new mining contract in QLD - organising equipment & all HACCP documentation, setting up suppliers
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets, automated ordering sheets & Pick-slips
  • Collaborated with team of 10 in the development of Jamix project.
  • Designed several Menus & hundreds of Recipes for Cyclic Menus & Al a carte Menus

Certification

  • Certificate 3 in commercial cookery
  • Front Line Leadership course
  • First Aid - June 2023
  • Food Supervisor Training Certificate - 2023

Timeline

Operations Coordinator

Ventia
11.2022 - Current

Sous Chef

Ventia
11.2019 - 11.2022

3rd & 4th Year Apprentice Chef / Commis Chef

Jamie's Italian Australia
10.2016 - 04.2018

Head Chef

Ventia
05.2016 - 11.2019

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery - Hospitality

TAFE SA - International Centre For Hospitality, Tourism, And Food Studies

Certificate II in Cooking - Hospitality

St Patrick's Technical Collage

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