Brendon Wells
Beaudesert,QLD
Summary
I believe teamwork, innovation, perseverance and a willingness to learn and adapt to your work environment are essential ingredients to running a productive business. Every day I strive to be the best I can be. I do this by recognizing that everybody has a valued role in the workplace and I draw upon my own skills and techniques to help others and lead a successful team. Evidence of my integrity and leadership skill can be identified in many of the places I have worked in, where I hope to be promoted to a supervisor role.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursery Hand
Tree Select Australia
Boonah, QLD
08.2021 - 01.2026
- Cultivated and maintained diverse plant species, ensuring optimal growth conditions.
- Operated machinery for planting and potting, enhancing production efficiency.
- Monitored environmental conditions, adjusting irrigation systems to improve water usage.
- Assisted in training new staff on proper horticultural practices and safety protocols.
- Implemented best practices for pest management, reducing crop damage significantly.
- Coordinated daily workflow among team members to meet production targets consistently.
Leading Hand Land Management
Spotless
Canungra, QLD
06.2014 - 08.2021
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Led team in implementing efficient workflows, enhancing productivity and service delivery.
- Trained new staff on operational procedures and safety protocols to foster skill development.
- Coordinated maintenance schedules for equipment, minimizing downtime and maximizing efficiency.
- Maintained compliance with company safety policies and called violations to attention of management.
Sous Chef
Albert River Winery
Tambourine, Qld
05.2008 - 06.2014
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure adherence to health and safety standards.
- Developed seasonal menus leveraging local ingredients for unique dining experiences.
- Trained new chefs on kitchen operations and culinary techniques.
- Coordinated with front-of-house staff to optimize service efficiency during peak hours.
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Supervised kitchen operations, ensuring adherence to food safety standards and quality control.
- Developed and implemented seasonal menu items, enhancing customer satisfaction and culinary diversity.
Chef / Supervisor
Spotless Catering
Canungra, QLD
03.2008 - 04.2014
- Supervised kitchen operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
- Trained and mentored culinary staff on food preparation techniques and service excellence.
- Coordinated menu planning, incorporating seasonal ingredients to enhance offerings.
- Streamlined inventory management processes, reducing waste and optimizing supply usage.
- Led team meetings to discuss performance improvements and operational challenges.
- Troubleshot equipment issues in the kitchen quickly so as not to disrupt operations or compromise food safety.
- Oversaw catering events from planning to execution, ensuring client satisfaction and repeat business opportunities.
- Developed and implemented new menu items, enhancing customer satisfaction and engagement.
Education
Toowoomba Grammar School
Toowoomba, QLD11-1991
Skills
- Certificate II in public safety, firefighting and emergency operations Unrestricted commercial operator's license for ground distribution of herbicides Perform complex 4x4 operations (fwpfgm3215) Operating and maintain chainsaw and felling of trees Self-management training for fire ant eradication CPR, provide first aid, Basic emergency life support Wide area, front deck, zero turn mower, tractor slashing, skid steer Landscaping, ground maintenance Qualified Chef (2000)
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- Greenhouse maintenance
- Transplanting expertise
- Horticultural equipment
- Time management
Timeline
Nursery Hand
Tree Select Australia
08.2021 - 01.2026
Leading Hand Land Management
Spotless
06.2014 - 08.2021
Sous Chef
Albert River Winery
05.2008 - 06.2014
Chef / Supervisor
Spotless Catering
03.2008 - 04.2014
Toowoomba Grammar School