Cedric Del Peral Mata
Airlie Beach,QLD
Summary
Accomplished Chef with experience in high-end resorts, event catering, and fast-paced restaurant kitchens across Australia and France. Expertise in high-volume food production, menu execution, and dietary requirements, along with coordinating kitchen teams and upholding rigorous standards under pressure. Committed to delivering exceptional culinary experiences in demanding environments.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Chef
Elysian Retreat
Whitsundays, Qld
05.2026 - Current
- Planned and executed daily-changing menus for a luxury island resort.
- Led kitchen staff and oversaw daily operations to ensure smooth service.
- Adapted menus to dietary requirements and guest preferences.
- Created and coordinated menu plans and orders to deliver exceptional dining experiences.
- Ensured kitchen cleanliness and organization in compliance with health and safety standards.
Chef de Partie
Anchor Bar
Airlie beach , Qld
05.2026 - 07.2026
- Oversaw section in fast-paced, high-volume kitchen, ensuring seamless service.
- Maintained high food quality, presentation, and service standards for guest satisfaction.
- Guided junior kitchen staff, fostering skill development and operational efficiency.
Sous Chef
Chihuaua
Byron Bay , Nsw
09.2025 - 05.2026
Chef de Partie
No Bones
Byron Bay, Nsw
09.2025 - 12.2025
Casual Chef
Desmarest Group
Avignon/ Roquemaure , Vaucluse/Gard
05.2025 - 09.2025
- • Worked across high-volume services and events in fast-paced kitchen environments.
• Adapted quickly to different kitchen teams, menus and service standards.
• Supported food preparation, service and smooth kitchen operations. - Prepared diverse menus featuring seasonal ingredients and innovative dishes.
- Supervised kitchen staff to maintain high-quality food production standards.
- Developed new recipes in collaboration with culinary team members.
Casual Chef
La Roue
L’isle sur la Sorgue , Gard
05.2025 - 09.2025
- Executed precise cooking techniques and detailed plate presentation.
- Maintained high standards of quality and attention to detail throughout service.
- Contributed to refined à la carte service in a fine-dining kitchen.
Private chef /Chef Manager
Self employed
France , PACA
01.2024 - 09.2025
Apprentice Chef
L’artisan Traiteur
Cavaillon , France
09.2024 - 08.2025
- • Developed strong culinary foundations in catering production and food preparation.
• Assisted with private events, large-scale functions and daily production. - Built strong skills in organisation, food safety and kitchen operations.
- Prepared high-quality dishes following L’artisan Traiteur’s recipes and standards.
- Assisted in menu planning and ingredient selection for seasonal offerings.
- Maintained a clean and organized kitchen environment to ensure safety and efficiency.
Commis Chef
L’Artisan Traiteur
Cavaillon , France
05.2022 - 09.2023
Commis Chef
La Vallergue
Avignon , France
05.2022 - 08.2023
- Prepared and executed bespoke catering events, ensuring high quality and client satisfaction.
- Assisted with mise en place, food production, and event service to deliver seamless dining experiences.
- Honed precision, speed, and attention to detail, enhancing overall kitchen operations.
Commis Chef
Meffre Traiteur
L’îsle sur Sorgue , France
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Prepared and assembled dishes while ensuring consistency across high-volume functions.
- Worked to tight schedules and maintained efficient production standards.
- Supported large-scale catering production for weddings, receptions and corporate events.
Education
CAP Cuisine – French Level 3 Vocational Qualification - Professional Cookery – Apprenticeship
École Hôtelière D’Avignon
09.2024 - 09.2025
Bachibac - French Baccalauréat & Spanish Bachillerato - French-Spanish Bilingual Secondary Education
Théodore Aubanel Highschool
09.2020 - 06.2023
Catering Service Certificate - Catering And Event Service Training
EventsOne
06.2022 - 06.2022
Skills
- Culinary excellence
- Menu development
- Event catering
- Allergen management
- Kitchen leadership
Languages
French
First Language
Spanish
Proficient (C2)
C2
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Timeline
Private Chef
Elysian Retreat
05.2026 - Current
Chef de Partie
Anchor Bar
05.2026 - 07.2026
Sous Chef
Chihuaua
09.2025 - 05.2026
Chef de Partie
No Bones
09.2025 - 12.2025
Casual Chef
Desmarest Group
05.2025 - 09.2025
Casual Chef
La Roue
05.2025 - 09.2025
Apprentice Chef
L’artisan Traiteur
09.2024 - 08.2025
CAP Cuisine – French Level 3 Vocational Qualification - Professional Cookery – Apprenticeship
École Hôtelière D’Avignon
09.2024 - 09.2025
Private chef /Chef Manager
Self employed
01.2024 - 09.2025
Catering Service Certificate - Catering And Event Service Training
EventsOne
06.2022 - 06.2022
Commis Chef
L’Artisan Traiteur
05.2022 - 09.2023
Commis Chef
La Vallergue
05.2022 - 08.2023
Commis Chef
Meffre Traiteur
05.2022 - 09.2022
Bachibac - French Baccalauréat & Spanish Bachillerato - French-Spanish Bilingual Secondary Education
Théodore Aubanel Highschool
09.2020 - 06.2023