Edward John Moss
Seven Hills,New South Wales
Summary
Growing up on a season dependant Island and being the grandson of a farmer, son of a builder and a kitchen hand to a farmer's wife being able to diversify has been with me since I have been a child .
Having performed to award winning standards in the hospitality industry and exceeded client expectation in the Line marking sector. I am now seeking to work with a driven team in new ventures, hoping to expand on the skills i have obtained and further my career in all aspects of business.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Marker
Yabaa Line marking
02.2024 - Current
- Responsibility for completing major contracts
- Liaising with tier one clients
- Ensuring compliancy
- Dealing with transport for New South Wales
- Traffic management plans and road occupancy licences
- Leading teqms to deliver contracts, ensuring current standards are met
- Working with mentoring and training Indigenous workers
- Representing community programming to give young workers a better chance
Line Marker
Workforce road services
10.2018 - 02.2024
- Maintained knowledge of industry trends for informed planning.
- Established strong relationships with clients and colleagues, fostering collaboration.
- Negotiated contracts for specialized services.
- Integrated operational planning across staff to develop transition plans.
- Managed budgets effectively, ensuring cost-efficiency.
- Provided guidance to support organizational planning efforts.
- Conducted safety audits and managed reactive operations.
- Mixed paints according to product specifications and ensured that the right products were used for each project.
- Responsible for using a line marking machine to apply paint lines on roads, car parks, and other surfaces.
- Used various types of pavement markers such as reflective buttons, raised pavement markers, and glass beads to improve road visibility at night or during bad weather conditions.
Traffic Controller
Workforce road services
01.2015 - 10.2017
- Traffic Controller, Workforce Road Services (PWZTMP Card),
- Team lead of Ausgrid's emergency call out services
- Developed and implemented on-site traffic management plans.
- Led teams in dynamic environments, ensuring safety and compliance.
- Coordinated with emergency services during critical situations.
- Conducted safety audits and managed reactive operations.
- Implemented strategies designed to reduce congestion during peak hours such as staggered shift schedules or alternative routing options.
- Drafted technical documents laying out specifications for installation of traffic lights and other control devices.
- Directed traffic flow and monitored intersections to ensure the safe passage of vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists.
Forklift driver and head gang leader
Arnold's brickwork
04.2008 - 01.2012
- Organisation of 8 to 10 men building houses on a time frame and budget according to the client or contractors specification
Interior Finisher
West Island Developments
03.2004 - 03.2007
- High quality household finishing's including stonemasonry, Paining and Decorating and completing household finishing's according to client specification
Despatch and Stock Management
Bradleys
12.2005 - 06.2006
- Co-ordinated and implemented despatch of goods solutions according to client requirements
- Hands on approach in ensuring efficient receipt of goods inwards
Bridge Operator
Yarmouth Harbour
04.2004 - 12.2005
- Held overall responsibility for both safe and efficient bridge operations and berthing logistics
- This was a client facing role with also included reception and Harbour Taxi operator responsibilities
- This was a summer job part-time in the evenings
- Controlled machinery to open and close canal locks, dams, railroad or highway drawbridges and directed movement of vessels through open pathways.
Fisherman / produce Sales
JB Fisheries
01.2001 - 04.2004
- Responsible for the piloting navigation and maintenance of a 40ft fishing boat including engine servicing, rope work, and all aspects of on board health and safety
- Took an active role in fishing operation as well as client relationship management and sales
Head Chef
Saltys Seafood Restaurant
01.1998 - 12.2001
- Achieved highly during this term including receiving a Chef of the Year.
- Duties include supervision of staff, welcoming and hosting customers (Maitre D'), as well as overall responsibility for maintaining the exceptionally high standards of food.
- Voted Britain's second best seafood restaurant only to Rick Stiens in Cornwall.
- Created weekly work schedules for kitchen personnel based on anticipated business volume.
- Delegated tasks for kitchen employees and developed staff teams to streamline food preparation procedures.
Head chef and share holder
Pig and pastry
- Running a busy kitchen and enabling the brand to grow and move forward
- Setting up a second Restaurant in Wagga Wagga
- Hiring and vetting candidates for positions and training
- Recipe development and launch of the wholesale business
- Analyzed financial data related to labor costs, inventory expenses, and menu pricing changes, making recommendations as needed.
- Monitored kitchen area and staff to maintain overall safety and establish proper food handling techniques.
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
Head Chef
The E@te Dulwich Hill
- The launch and Daily operations of running a busy charcoal Greek/middle eastern restaurant as well as catering and supplying a demand for the newly launched food applications market
- Experimented with various ingredients and cooking techniques to develop new and flavorful dishes for customers.
- Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
- Established portion control guidelines to reduce waste and maximize profits.
- Developed recipes and menus to meet consumer demand and align with culinary trends.
- Trained and supervised line cooks to develop new skills and improve team performance.
Head Chef
Pazar food collective
- Took over the head chef role whilst Atilla was ill and hospitalised in doing so ran the brigade of chefs training them and making new and exciting food which was noticed by the daily Telegraph Sydney, the reviews can still be found online
- Experimented with various ingredients and cooking techniques to develop new and flavorful dishes for customers.
- Built and managed relationships with local vendors to obtain fresh, quality ingredients at cost-effective prices.
- Developed menus and recipes for a variety of dishes, including appetizers, entrees, desserts, and specialty items.
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
Patissier
Strawberry fields patisserie
- Production of cakes and patisseries to an award winning standard
- Sydney royal Easter show gold, silver and bronze awards for pies quiches and patisseries.
- Setting trends within the Patisserie scene
- Capturing the attention of food blogger Not Quite Nigella where the review can still be found
- Delivering high standard of patisseries for wholesale and retail
- Developed unique recipes for pastries and desserts, using seasonal ingredients.
Education
NVQ Level 1in Catering and Hospitality - Catering and Hospitality
Isle of Wight College
01.1998
12 GCSE's - Maths, English, English Lit, English Language, Art, Religious Education, Physical Education, French, Design Technology, Biology, Science and Chemistry
Carisbrooke High School
01.1995
Skills
- Exceptional Customer service standards
- Ability to work to tight deadlines
- Strong focused work ethic
- Exceptional Attention to detail
- Highly personable
- Strong communicator
- Articulate
- 'Can do' Approach to Problem Solving
- Pro-active approach
- Strong team Working Skills
- Quick Learner
- Google suite
- Apple and Android user
Known As
John
References
Upon Request
Community Service
- Working with indigenous communities and elders
- Continued support for indigenous workers
- Working with under privileged children whilst I was in high school.
- List of activities includes Days out, Arts and Crafts, Interactive with handicapped and ill children.
Interests And Skills
- Golf
- Socialising and Entertaining
- Keeping Fit
- Surfing
- Films
- Scuba Diving and Swimming
Computer Training And Skills
- Computer skills include typing, undertaking internet researching, and use of Microsoft office products.
- Google suites
Timeline
Line Marker
Yabaa Line marking
02.2024 - Current
Line Marker
Workforce road services
10.2018 - 02.2024
Traffic Controller
Workforce road services
01.2015 - 10.2017
Forklift driver and head gang leader
Arnold's brickwork
04.2008 - 01.2012
Despatch and Stock Management
Bradleys
12.2005 - 06.2006
Bridge Operator
Yarmouth Harbour
04.2004 - 12.2005
Interior Finisher
West Island Developments
03.2004 - 03.2007
Fisherman / produce Sales
JB Fisheries
01.2001 - 04.2004
Head Chef
Saltys Seafood Restaurant
01.1998 - 12.2001
Head chef and share holder
Pig and pastry
Head Chef
The E@te Dulwich Hill
Head Chef
Pazar food collective
Patissier
Strawberry fields patisserie
NVQ Level 1in Catering and Hospitality - Catering and Hospitality
Isle of Wight College
12 GCSE's - Maths, English, English Lit, English Language, Art, Religious Education, Physical Education, French, Design Technology, Biology, Science and Chemistry
Carisbrooke High School