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Daniel Kitchener

Daniel Kitchener

Westcourt

Summary

I`m 43 years old and have 26 years of experience chefing. Cooking for me has always been a passion both in and out of work ,I believe that in our industry having a passion for good food ,a level headed approach toward co-workers and a can do attitude is paramount in the hospitality industry, especially when the pressure of service hits.

A culinary professional with deep commitment to high standards and delivering quality results. Leveraging years of experience in kitchen management to foster collaborative and efficient team environment. Known for adaptability and reliability, with strong emphasis on culinary creativity and leadership.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Head chef

Atlantic princess luxury super yacht
01.2024 - 01.2025

Head chef

unreel adventures fish charter vessel
01.2022 - 01.2023

Head chef

spirit of freedom cairns
01.2021 - 01.2022

Head chef

Wilson island luxury resort
01.2021 - 01.2021

sous chef

Astra ski lodge falls creek
01.2019 - 01.2019

sous chef

Chilterns catering
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Working as sous chef

head chef

kittyhawk restaurant and bar
01.2016 - 01.2017

sous chef

The Shangrila cairns
01.2015 - 01.2015
  • Running the ala carte restaurant

sous chef

green island resort
01.2014 - 06.2014

chef de partie

lizard island resort
01.2013 - 01.2014
  • With the menu changing daily

chef de partie

Hamilton island resort at Romanos Italian restaurant
01.2012 - 01.2013

chef de Saucier

Hayman island resort and spa in Fontaine restaurant
01.2011 - 01.2012

LEADING HAND CHEF

The Royal Australian Navy
01.2007 - 01.2011

Sous chef

Gusto bistro
01.2006 - 01.2007

chef de saucier

The Royal Oak Restaurant
01.2004 - 01.2006

cdp

la Grillard
01.2003 - 01.2004
  • Working on mains

Apprentice chef

The boat house on Black Wattle Bay
01.2002 - 01.2003
  • Working on oyster, larder and fish 2 sections

Apprentice chef

ARIA
01.2001 - 01.2002
  • Working on larder, hot entrees, veg sections

Apprentice chef

Loxley on Bellbird Hill
01.2000 - 01.2001
  • Doing functions and weddings

Apprentice chef

Cornucopia cafe
01.1998 - 01.2000

Education

Survival At Sea Certificate.STCW95 - ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY

HMAS CERBERUS
Crib Point, VIC
01.2009

Emergency Senior First Aid And Cpr -

FIRST AID TRAINING AND CPR
Cairns, QLD
01-2025

Fire fighting and prevention -

01.2009

Certificate 3 - commercial cookery

01.2001

Certificate 2 - hospitality operations

01.1998

School certificate - undefined

01.1997

Certificate 2 - diesel maintenance

01.1997

Skills

  • Food safety
  • Kitchen management
  • Team management
  • Menu development
  • Menu planning
  • Waste reduction
  • Culinary expertise
  • Food safety regulations
  • Kitchen operations
  • Menu supervision
  • Banquets and catering
  • Food presentation
  • Cost reduction
  • Purchasing

Certification

CERTIFICATE 3 IN COMMERCIAL COOKERY

CERTIFICATE 2 IN HOSTPITALITY OPERATIONS

STCW95 SURVIVAL AT SEA

SENIOUR FIRST AIS AND CPR CERTIFICATE

FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE

Timeline

Head chef

Atlantic princess luxury super yacht
01.2024 - 01.2025

Head chef

unreel adventures fish charter vessel
01.2022 - 01.2023

Head chef

spirit of freedom cairns
01.2021 - 01.2022

Head chef

Wilson island luxury resort
01.2021 - 01.2021

sous chef

Astra ski lodge falls creek
01.2019 - 01.2019

sous chef

Chilterns catering
01.2017 - 01.2018

head chef

kittyhawk restaurant and bar
01.2016 - 01.2017

sous chef

The Shangrila cairns
01.2015 - 01.2015

sous chef

green island resort
01.2014 - 06.2014

chef de partie

lizard island resort
01.2013 - 01.2014

chef de partie

Hamilton island resort at Romanos Italian restaurant
01.2012 - 01.2013

chef de Saucier

Hayman island resort and spa in Fontaine restaurant
01.2011 - 01.2012

LEADING HAND CHEF

The Royal Australian Navy
01.2007 - 01.2011

Sous chef

Gusto bistro
01.2006 - 01.2007

chef de saucier

The Royal Oak Restaurant
01.2004 - 01.2006

cdp

la Grillard
01.2003 - 01.2004

Apprentice chef

The boat house on Black Wattle Bay
01.2002 - 01.2003

Apprentice chef

ARIA
01.2001 - 01.2002

Apprentice chef

Loxley on Bellbird Hill
01.2000 - 01.2001

Apprentice chef

Cornucopia cafe
01.1998 - 01.2000

Certificate 3 - commercial cookery

Certificate 2 - hospitality operations

School certificate - undefined

Certificate 2 - diesel maintenance

Survival At Sea Certificate.STCW95 - ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY

HMAS CERBERUS

Emergency Senior First Aid And Cpr -

FIRST AID TRAINING AND CPR

Fire fighting and prevention -

Daniel Kitchener