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
2024.01 - 2025.01
Head chef
unreel adventures fish charter vessel
2022.01 - 2023.01
Head chef
spirit of freedom cairns
2021.01 - 2022.01
Head chef
Wilson island luxury resort
2021.01 - 2021.01
sous chef
Astra ski lodge falls creek
2019.01 - 2019.01
sous chef
Chilterns catering
2017.01 - 2018.01
- Working as sous chef
head chef
kittyhawk restaurant and bar
2016.01 - 2017.01
sous chef
The Shangrila cairns
2015.01 - 2015.01
- Running the ala carte restaurant
sous chef
green island resort
2014.01 - 2014.06
chef de partie
lizard island resort
2013.01 - 2014.01
- With the menu changing daily
chef de partie
Hamilton island resort at Romanos Italian restaurant
2012.01 - 2013.01
chef de Saucier
Hayman island resort and spa in Fontaine restaurant
2011.01 - 2012.01
LEADING HAND CHEF
The Royal Australian Navy
2007.01 - 2011.01
Sous chef
Gusto bistro
2006.01 - 2007.01
chef de saucier
The Royal Oak Restaurant
2004.01 - 2006.01
cdp
la Grillard
2003.01 - 2004.01
- Working on mains
Apprentice chef
The boat house on Black Wattle Bay
2002.01 - 2003.01
- Working on oyster, larder and fish 2 sections
Apprentice chef
ARIA
2001.01 - 2002.01
- Working on larder, hot entrees, veg sections
Apprentice chef
Loxley on Bellbird Hill
2000.01 - 2001.01
- Doing functions and weddings
Apprentice chef
Cornucopia cafe
1998.01 - 2000.01
Education
Survival At Sea Certificate.STCW95 - ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY
HMAS CERBERUS
Crib Point, VIC01.2009
Emergency Senior First Aid And Cpr -
FIRST AID TRAINING AND CPR
Cairns, QLD2025-01
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
2024.01 - 2025.01
Head chef
unreel adventures fish charter vessel
2022.01 - 2023.01
Head chef
spirit of freedom cairns
2021.01 - 2022.01
Head chef
Wilson island luxury resort
2021.01 - 2021.01
sous chef
Astra ski lodge falls creek
2019.01 - 2019.01
sous chef
Chilterns catering
2017.01 - 2018.01
head chef
kittyhawk restaurant and bar
2016.01 - 2017.01
sous chef
The Shangrila cairns
2015.01 - 2015.01
sous chef
green island resort
2014.01 - 2014.06
chef de partie
lizard island resort
2013.01 - 2014.01
chef de partie
Hamilton island resort at Romanos Italian restaurant
2012.01 - 2013.01
chef de Saucier
Hayman island resort and spa in Fontaine restaurant
2011.01 - 2012.01
LEADING HAND CHEF
The Royal Australian Navy
2007.01 - 2011.01
Sous chef
Gusto bistro
2006.01 - 2007.01
chef de saucier
The Royal Oak Restaurant
2004.01 - 2006.01
cdp
la Grillard
2003.01 - 2004.01
Apprentice chef
The boat house on Black Wattle Bay
2002.01 - 2003.01
Apprentice chef
ARIA
2001.01 - 2002.01
Apprentice chef
Loxley on Bellbird Hill
2000.01 - 2001.01
Apprentice chef
Cornucopia cafe
1998.01 - 2000.01
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