Carol Wakelam
NAGAMBIE,Vic
Summary
I am a highly motivated professional with several years experience in the hospitality industry. I am an organised leader in a high pressure environment who uses my experience to manage kitchen operations. I create and maintain loyal working relationships with co-workers and clients. I am experienced working independently as a leader and exceed expectations.
I have recently completed my Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner / Chef
Zephyrz Restaurant
Nagambie, VIC
06.2018 - 06.2023
- I owned a successful restaurant with my partner in the heart of Nagambie.
- I worked as the head chef, running all aspects of the kitchen, including developing seasonal menus.
- I managed staff, providing training, leadership and mentoring.
- I ensured government food compliance and attained a food safety for supervisors certificate.
- I oversaw budgeting and financial management.
- My role extended to customer relations, creating lasting relationships with clients.
- I created social media content to promote menus and special events.
Head Chef
Sevens Creek Hotel
Euroa, VIC
06.2016 - 06.2018
- As head chef, my duties included menu development, quality control, food safety, staff management and morale.
- This was a fast paced kitchen with an average of 200 patrons per night, requiring organisation and efficiency.
Head Chef
Il Duca Restaurant
East Melbourne, VIC
06.2009 - 05.2016
- This is an iconic family owned restaurant in the East Melbourne.
- Creating menus to suit such an iconic restaurant was key. Staff management, ordering and quality, food safety, customer relations.
Head Chef
Geppetto’s Restaurant
East Melbourne, VIC
09.2004 - 06.2009
- This family owned business was started by two Italian families, specialising in traditional Italian cuisine.
- The creation of menus from the best traditional Italian recipes, meant quality and freshness was essential.
Chef / Head Chef
Il Duca Restaurant
East Melbourne, VIC
01.2000 - 09.2004
- At this iconic Italian restaurant I completed my apprenticeship. I was able to gain experience and develop my skills in several roles in the kitchen. I became head chef after a short period.
Apprentice Chef
Places Restaurant
Melbourne, VIC
06.1999 - 01.2000
- This restaurant was centered in a hotel in the heart of the CBD and gave me the opportunity to gain experience in several areas, including breakfast, lunch, dinner service as well as room service and functions.
- Duties included food preparation, larder, pans, grill, breakfast, desserts, catering platters.
Apprentice Chef
Taurus Restaurant
Vermont, VIC
08.1997 - 06.1999
- My second job as an apprentice chef was in a quality steak restaurant in the outer suburbs of Melbourne.
- I gained experience in larder, pans and dessert whilst gaining knowledge in preparation and organisation of the kitchen.
Apprentice Chef
The Cellar Restaurant
Melbourne, VIC
01.1996 - 12.1996
- This restaurant was based in the CBD and was my first job as an apprentice chef. It was an international menu with an Italian influence.
- I gained experience in larder, pans and grill.
Education
Certificate IV of Accounting And Bookkeeping -
Global Business College of Australia
Melbourne, VIC03-2024
Certificate III in Cookery -
Box Hill Institute Of Tafe
Box Hill, VIC06-2000
Victorian Certificate of Education -
Ferntree Gully Technical College
Ferntree Gully, VIC12-1993
Skills
- Head Chef
- Creative menu development
- Customer Relations
- Management, hiring, staff coordination and training
- Bookkeeping, maintaining records
- Competency in managing stressful situations
- Quality Control and vendor relations
Personality Traits
- Motivated and driven
- Organised and reliable
- Ability to work through stressful situations
- Friendly
- Team Player
References
- Dominic Bonadio - Owner IL Duca Restaurant 0412 170 962
- Kevin Phelan - Business Associate - 0417 055 846
- Carol Hiscock - Personal Reference - 0421 199 166
Timeline
Owner / Chef
Zephyrz Restaurant
06.2018 - 06.2023
Head Chef
Sevens Creek Hotel
06.2016 - 06.2018
Head Chef
Il Duca Restaurant
06.2009 - 05.2016
Head Chef
Geppetto’s Restaurant
09.2004 - 06.2009
Chef / Head Chef
Il Duca Restaurant
01.2000 - 09.2004
Apprentice Chef
Places Restaurant
06.1999 - 01.2000
Apprentice Chef
Taurus Restaurant
08.1997 - 06.1999
Apprentice Chef
The Cellar Restaurant
01.1996 - 12.1996
Certificate IV of Accounting And Bookkeeping -
Global Business College of Australia
Certificate III in Cookery -
Box Hill Institute Of Tafe
Victorian Certificate of Education -
Ferntree Gully Technical College
Similar Profiles
Joselin QuinterosJoselin Quinteros
Bartender at The Restaurant People / S3 RestaurantBartender at The Restaurant People / S3 Restaurant
TEZDZHAN TURGAY SYULEYMANTEZDZHAN TURGAY SYULEYMAN
Depot Supervisor at TURHAN RESTAURANT-SILVATOWN STEAKHOUSE RESTAURANTDepot Supervisor at TURHAN RESTAURANT-SILVATOWN STEAKHOUSE RESTAURANT
Christopher Lill-WashingtonChristopher Lill-Washington
Social Media Coordinator at Wild Olive Restaurant & Lupara RestaurantSocial Media Coordinator at Wild Olive Restaurant & Lupara Restaurant
Robert SmithRobert Smith
Corporal Electronics Technician at Australian Defence Force (Army)Corporal Electronics Technician at Australian Defence Force (Army)
Xavier BlacharczykXavier Blacharczyk
Gasfitter Apprentice at Medicine hatGasfitter Apprentice at Medicine hat