Darren Hong
6 Permain Street, Middle Park QLD,Australia
Summary
Experienced and forward-thinking professional with a proven track record of success in fast-paced kitchens, restaurants, and the hospitality industry. With over 5 years of industry experience, I have developed a deep understanding of the dynamic nature of this field. Known for thriving in high-pressure environments, consistently delivering exceptional service and exceeding customer expectations. Strong focus on efficiency and attention to detail, dedicated to ensuring seamless operations and creating memorable experiences for guests.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Full Time Chef, Barista, Waiter
The Gunshop Café
09.2019 - Current
- Kitchen section; menu creating & design, train new staff, well-organised kitchen workplace & cool room, food ordering, control food budget & wastage, quality control check
- Barista coffee section, assist in the busy service with head barista during weekend, cover individual weekday shift
- Sometime help cover floor waiter position when needed, serve & greet customers, taking order, up sale special food & drink, taking care customers.
Full Time Commis Chef
Hillstone St Lucia Golf Link Brisbane
09.2018 - 09.2019
- Function kitchen ; bulk food preparation for canapes, dégustation, christmas buffet, wedding event, high school ball event, special dish creating, help organise the quantity and manage quality of the food for function event.
- Restaurant kitchen ; food preparation for lunch and dinner service, kitchen service set up, food ordering, work with team to provide entree, main, dessert full service.
- Training new kitchen staff for function and restaurant kitchen
- Mastered a variety of cooking equipment, including ovens, grills, and fryers, to produce diverse menu items with consistent quality.
Casual Commis Chef
Caxton Street Catering
03.2018 - 09.2018
- Worked as casual commis chef position for function, event, outside catering jobs
- Contributed to a well-organized and efficient kitchen by maintaining clean workstations and following sanitation guidelines.
- Enhanced culinary skills by assisting in the preparation of various dishes under the guidance of experienced chefs.
Commis Chef
Lucky Buddha Eatery
06.2017 - 11.2017
- Washing dishes, doing the mise en place before the service, making poke bowl for the express lunch service, in charge of entrée section, assisting head chef, checking and maintaining quality of production
Kitchen Hand
Scarecrow Café
01.2016 - 07.2016
- Washing dishes, doing all the mise en place in the kitchen, making some salad for the cool salad section, assisting head chef, maintaining the hygiene of the fridge and cool-room
Cooking Staff
Chinese Cuisine Hawker Station
06.2014 - 08.2014
- Cooking food such as dim sum, sausage, fishcake, and fried chicken, serving to the customers, cashier at the cashier desk
Waiter/Food Presenter
Hotel Restaurant
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Serving food as a food runner, presenting food to customer, set up table for event
Education
Diploma in Culinary Arts -
Auckland University of Technology
New Zealand11.2017
Foundation Year Certificate, Applied Sciences major -
University of Otago Foundation Year and Language Centre
Malaysian Certificate of Education (SPM) qualification -
SMK Bintulu, Malaysia
01.2014
Skills
- Communication and Social skills (English, Mandarin, Malay)
- Quick and efficient, multi-tasking
- Problem Solver
- Well Organized
- Team Player
- Food safety and sanitation
Positions Of Responsibility
- 2011-2013, Leader of cell group in Junior Youth Methodist Chinese Association in Malaysia
- 2012-2014, Assistant coach of Under 15s badminton After School Activities
- 2017, Youth group committee member of Methodist Chinese Association in Auckland
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 02/08/1997
- Nationality: Malaysian
- Religion: Christian
References
- Michael C W Choi, AUT University Senior Chef and Lecturer, +64 21 770 508, michael.choi@aut.ac.nz
- Calvin Rice, Executive chef in Hillstone St Lucia Golf Link, 0401027213
- Daniel Wei Li, Director & Owner of The gunshop café +61 404 514 787
- Steven Chung, Director & Owner of The gunshop café +61 413 663 964
Timeline
Full Time Chef, Barista, Waiter
The Gunshop Café
09.2019 - Current
Full Time Commis Chef
Hillstone St Lucia Golf Link Brisbane
09.2018 - 09.2019
Casual Commis Chef
Caxton Street Catering
03.2018 - 09.2018
Commis Chef
Lucky Buddha Eatery
06.2017 - 11.2017
Kitchen Hand
Scarecrow Café
01.2016 - 07.2016
Cooking Staff
Chinese Cuisine Hawker Station
06.2014 - 08.2014
Waiter/Food Presenter
Hotel Restaurant
01.2012 - 01.2013
Diploma in Culinary Arts -
Auckland University of Technology
Foundation Year Certificate, Applied Sciences major -
University of Otago Foundation Year and Language Centre
Malaysian Certificate of Education (SPM) qualification -
SMK Bintulu, Malaysia
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