Darryl Wallis
Southern River
Summary
Natural leader and team motivator competent in keeping kitchen staff on task and efficient to handle high-volume work. Knowledgeable about sourcing seasonal ingredients, maintaining budgets and maximizing customer satisfaction.Im a hands on chef who loves to create and have fun.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Chef
Royal Fremantle Golf Club
04.2022 - Current
- Developed strong vendor relationships to secure fresh, quality ingredients at competitive prices while supporting local businesses whenever possible.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
- Hired, managed, and trained kitchen staff.
- Created recipes and prepared advanced dishes.
- Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Maintained strict adherence to health department regulations by enforcing proper food handling practices throughout the kitchen area.
- Arranged for kitchen equipment maintenance and repair when needed.
- Elevated restaurant''s reputation by consistently creating high-quality, innovative dishes and maintaining top-notch presentation standards.
- Modernized work processes to reduce guest wait times and boost daily output.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
- Developed close relationships with suppliers to source best ingredients.
Sous Chef
Collier Park Golf Club
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
- Coordinated with vendors to order supplies and maintain high quality standards.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
Sous Chef
Gosnells Golf Club
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
Chef De Partie
Avocados Perth
07.2018 - 03.2020
- Provided support in all areas of the kitchen as needed, demonstrating versatility and adaptability under pressure.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple stations during busy service periods.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Plated meals paying special attention to garnishes and overall presentation.
- Collaborated with fellow chefs de partie to create daily specials, showcasing culinary creativity and diversity.
Head Chef
Kailis Bros
06.2016 - 06.2018
- Created exciting menus using high quality seafood
- Controlled and directed the food preparation process
- Planned and prepared food products orders to maintain appropriate stock levels
- Ensured Kailis Brothers met all regulations, including safety and sanitary guidelines
- Trained numerous kitchen personnel from ground up to take on challenging stations such as pans and grill
- Maintained labor at under 20% to promote long-term business profitability
- Worked all sections alongside chefs
- Assessed inventory levels every day and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted
- Monitored and improved work of 15 team members
- Rostering of chefs and kitchen hands
- Function cooking for up to 130 guests
Chef
Gosnells Golf Course
11.2015 - 05.2016
- Prepared mise en place every day
- Prepped foods for dishes, including roasted, sautéed, fried and baked items
- Collaborated with head chef to create banquet menu for [150] wedding guests
- Sliced fruit and vegetables for various menu items and stored for later use in crisper
- Managed food usage with proper stock rotation to prevent spoilage
- Avoided cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when preparing meals for individuals with food allergies and gluten intolerance
- Plated completed foods paying special attention to overall presentation and necessary garnishes
Breakfast Chef
Pier 21 Apartment Hotel
08.2014 - 11.2015
- Utilized effective cleaning and sanitation procedures and observed proper food handling to prevent illness and disease
- Prepared various food items served at restaurants breakfast lounge
- Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day
- Created nutritious, safe, visually appealing, innovative and properly prepared and flavored food
Sous Chef
Southern End Restaurant Function Brewery
07.2012 - 07.2014
- Created diverse cuisines, including full restaurant, special event, catering and tasting menus
- Adjusted seasonal plans to source local ingredients and aligned special dishes to complement area events
- Built strong vendor relationships to bring in top ingredients for optimal prices
- Plated food according to restaurant artistic guidelines for attractive presentation
- Helped staff adhere to tough restaurant requirements through effective discipline and motivation
- Developed innovative alacarte menu with over 20 offerings
Chef
Denmark Hotel and River Rooms Motel
10.2011 - 07.2012
- Running busy hotel dining room & kitchen
- Stock ordering, rotation & control
- Set up and performed initial prep work for food items such as soups, sauces and salads
- Sourced vendors and negotiated agreements to cut supply costs without affecting quality
- Worked grill, pans and larder section
Sous Chef
Kailis Bros
08.2002 - 08.2011
- Monitored quality, presentation and proper quantities of plated food across line
- Working with amazing seafood and putting ocean to plate dishes on special menus
- Cost control
- Function co-ordination
- Staff rostering
- Working pans, grill, larder and pass in a busy environment
Chef
Empire Bar
07.2001 - 07.2002
Apprentice Chef
Portofinos
11.1998 - 07.2001
Education
Train The Trainer (HGT)
Woodvale Senior High School
Woodvale, WAClubs WA
Perth, WAChef Training
Managing People (HGT)
Perth, WA2000
Skills
- Works well under pressure
- Food and beverage pairing
- Motivational team management
- Cleaning and sanitizing methods
- Purchasing
- Grilling and deep frying skills
- Time management
- Food preparation techniques
- Banquets and catering
- Positive and professional
- Portion and cost control
- Documentation
- Verbal and written communication
Menu development
Certification
- Occupational Safety and Health, Food Safety: Certified
- OSHA certification: HACCP Certification
- Certificate 3 commercial cookery
- First aid certificate
- Food safety supervisor certificate
Timeline
Head Chef
Royal Fremantle Golf Club
04.2022 - Current
Sous Chef
Collier Park Golf Club
09.2021 - 04.2022
Sous Chef
Gosnells Golf Club
08.2020 - 08.2021
Chef De Partie
Avocados Perth
07.2018 - 03.2020
Head Chef
Kailis Bros
06.2016 - 06.2018
Chef
Gosnells Golf Course
11.2015 - 05.2016
Breakfast Chef
Pier 21 Apartment Hotel
08.2014 - 11.2015
Sous Chef
Southern End Restaurant Function Brewery
07.2012 - 07.2014
Chef
Denmark Hotel and River Rooms Motel
10.2011 - 07.2012
Sous Chef
Kailis Bros
08.2002 - 08.2011
Chef
Empire Bar
07.2001 - 07.2002
Apprentice Chef
Portofinos
11.1998 - 07.2001
Train The Trainer (HGT)
Woodvale Senior High School
Clubs WA
Chef Training
Managing People (HGT)
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