Chris Griffiths
Montmorency,VIC
Summary
Dynamic chef and restaurant owner with extensive experience in launching and operating successful cafes, including Bicycle Thieves Cafe. Proven expertise in menu development and food safety, coupled with exceptional customer service skills. Committed to delivering high-quality dining experiences while maintaining a strong vision for business growth and kitchen efficiency.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
CHEF/Restaurant Owner/Operator
Miners Gold Cafe
01.2020 - Current
I stared, own and operate Miners Gold Cafe.
CHEF /CHEF/Restaurant Owner/Operator
Bicyele Thieves Cafe
01.2018 - Current
I started, owned and operated Bicycle Thieves Cafe for 6 years. We sold it 12 months ago. Im still working to help the new owners.
CHEF/Restaurant Owner/Operator
BAWA Cafe
01.2014 - 01.2020
I started, owned and operated BAWA Cafe.
Head Chef
Three Bags Full Cafe
01.2011 - 01.2014
I started Three Bags Full with Nathan Toleman as Head Chef and ran the kitchen for 4 years.
Chef De Partie
APTE Cafe
01.2009 - 01.2011
I started working at APTE with Nathan Toleman and wife Sarah Foletta and helped run their first cafe for 2 years.
Skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Customer service
- Knife skills
- Cooking techniques
- Menu development
- Kitchen design
- Setting up a new venue
- Attention to detail FOH and BOH
- Vision of the entire business
Timeline
CHEF/Restaurant Owner/Operator
Miners Gold Cafe
01.2020 - Current
CHEF /CHEF/Restaurant Owner/Operator
Bicyele Thieves Cafe
01.2018 - Current
CHEF/Restaurant Owner/Operator
BAWA Cafe
01.2014 - 01.2020
Head Chef
Three Bags Full Cafe
01.2011 - 01.2014
Chef De Partie
APTE Cafe
01.2009 - 01.2011
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