Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Profile - Location
Timeline
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Craig Benton

Brisbane,QLD

Summary

Dynamic and versatile Chef with extensive experience in diverse culinary environments, recognized for a strong commitment to excellence and innovation. Passionate about crafting unique menus tailored to specific establishments and occasions, focusing on delivering exceptional dining experiences that inspire team pride. Dedicated to fostering a collaborative atmosphere and emphasizing the importance of training and mentorship, complemented by a recently earned Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. Enthusiastic about sourcing fresh ideas and ingredients through engagement with customers, colleagues, suppliers, and emerging social trends.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

SOUS CHEF

Isles Lane Holdings
01.2023 - Current

SOUS CHEF (BANQUETS)

Customs House
01.2021 - 01.2023

SOUS CHEF

Indooroopilly Golf Club
01.2018 - 01.2021

CHEF

Spotless Resources
01.2014 - 01.2018

CHEF/MANAGER

Allianz Catering
01.2013 - 01.2014

JUNIOR SOUS CHEF

Customs House
01.2009 - 01.2013

CHEF

Caxton Street Catering Co
01.2007 - 01.2009

HEAD CHEF

Gallery of Modern Art, River Café
01.2006 - 01.2007
  • Company Overview: (Caxton Street Catering)
  • (Caxton Street Catering)

HEAD CHEF

Queensland Art Gallery, Watermall Cafe
01.2005 - 01.2006
  • Company Overview: (Caxton Street Catering)
  • (Caxton Street Catering)

HEAD CHEF

Drunken Duck Bar
01.2003 - 01.2005

SOUS CHEF

QLD Performing Arts Complex, Lyrebird Restaurant
01.2001 - 01.2003
  • Company Overview: (Caxton St Catering)
  • (Caxton St Catering)

CHEF

Eve's on the River
01.1998 - 01.1991

APPRENTICE CHEF 1st-4th Year

The Soup Kitchen Cafe
01.1994 - 01.1998
  • Where it all started…

Education

Certificate IV - TAE40122

HBA Learning Centres
09.2024

Certificate I -

Food Processing

Certificate I -

Kitchen Operations

Commercial Cookery

South Bank Tafe
03.2000

Food Safety Supervisor -

Certificate

Skills

  • Calm and Measured
  • Natural Problem Solver
  • Great Communicator
  • Punctuality & Time Management
  • Adaptable/Flexible/Resilient
  • Consistency & Attention to Detail
  • Sense of Humour & Integrity
  • Kitchen organisation
  • Mentoring and coaching
  • Kitchen management
  • Workflow optimization

Profile - Location

Moggill, QLD

Timeline

SOUS CHEF

Isles Lane Holdings
01.2023 - Current

SOUS CHEF (BANQUETS)

Customs House
01.2021 - 01.2023

SOUS CHEF

Indooroopilly Golf Club
01.2018 - 01.2021

CHEF

Spotless Resources
01.2014 - 01.2018

CHEF/MANAGER

Allianz Catering
01.2013 - 01.2014

JUNIOR SOUS CHEF

Customs House
01.2009 - 01.2013

CHEF

Caxton Street Catering Co
01.2007 - 01.2009

HEAD CHEF

Gallery of Modern Art, River Café
01.2006 - 01.2007

HEAD CHEF

Queensland Art Gallery, Watermall Cafe
01.2005 - 01.2006

HEAD CHEF

Drunken Duck Bar
01.2003 - 01.2005

SOUS CHEF

QLD Performing Arts Complex, Lyrebird Restaurant
01.2001 - 01.2003

CHEF

Eve's on the River
01.1998 - 01.1991

APPRENTICE CHEF 1st-4th Year

The Soup Kitchen Cafe
01.1994 - 01.1998

Certificate I -

Food Processing

Certificate I -

Kitchen Operations

Food Safety Supervisor -

Certificate

Certificate IV - TAE40122

HBA Learning Centres

Commercial Cookery

South Bank Tafe
Craig Benton