Edward Kratzmann
Townsville,Australia
Summary
Artistic head chef with strong experience in food service and hospitality. Knowledgeable in managing full-service kitchen and overseeing work of several personnel. Works well with teams and consistently exceeds expectations.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Chef
The Metropole Townsville
Townsville, QLD
11.2023 - Current
- Conducted daily line-checks of all products used in meal preparation for freshness and quality assurance.
- Coordinated with suppliers to negotiate favorable prices on bulk purchases of food items.
- Trained new kitchen staff in food safety regulations and proper cooking techniques.
- Established portion control guidelines to reduce waste and maximize profits.
- Organized special events such as banquets or catering services when required.
- Resolved conflicts between kitchen staff members in a professional manner.
- Inspected ingredients and equipment to ensure they meet quality standards.
- Created weekly work schedules for kitchen personnel based on anticipated business volume.
- Developed menus and recipes for a variety of dishes, including appetizers, entrees, desserts, and specialty items.
- Ensured compliance with health department regulations regarding hygiene and sanitation practices.
- Maintained accurate records of inventory, sales, labor costs, and other operational costs.
- Analyzed financial data related to labor costs, inventory expenses, and menu pricing changes, making recommendations as needed.
Sous Chef
The ville Resort Casino
Townsville, Australia
12.2022 - 06.2023
- Supervised a team of 10 chefs and provided guidance to ensure quality and consistency of dishes
- Developed and maintained comprehensive staff training plans to ensure staff were up to date on new recipes and techniques
- Designed and implemented a menu that was compliant with dietary restrictions and food allergies
- Managed the kitchen inventory, ensuring that all ingredients were fresh and in stock
- Monitored food preparation to ensure quality and consistency
- Implemented food safety and hygiene protocols that ensured compliance with health regulations
Chef De Partie
Brothers league's club
Townsville, Australia
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Utilized effective conflict resolution strategies to de-escalate situations and ensure a safe, respectful environment for all campers
- Managed kitchen operations in the absence of the head chef, resulting in minimal disruption to service
- Supervised and trained kitchen staff, resulting in a 3% improvement in customer service
- Implemented food safety and hygiene protocols that ensured compliance with health regulations
- Assisted in Menu creation using charcoal Oven / Parilla
Education
Cert III -
QLD Tafe
Townsville04.2021
Skills
- Self-motivation
- Interpersonal Skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Leadership Skills
- Time Management
- Teamwork
- Computer Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Communication
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Decision Making
- Communication Skills
- Customer Service
- Adaptability
- Fast Learner
- Ability to Multitask
- Leadership
- Effective Time Management
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Ability to Work in a Team
- Forecasting and planning
- Performance Assessments
- Banquets and catering
- Food Safety Regulations
- Kitchen Operations
- Budgeting and cost control
- Menu development
- Cost Management
- Purchasing
- Menu Planning
Details
Townsville, Australia, 0402065327, edward.k1994@hotmail.com
Personal Information
Title: Head Chef
References
- Natalie Cashin, Tafe QLD, 0498123483
- Rhyce Tuckey, The brewery, 0498123483
- David Galloway, Flowers by EM, 0405150740
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Head Chef
The Metropole Townsville
11.2023 - Current
Sous Chef
The ville Resort Casino
12.2022 - 06.2023
Chef De Partie
Brothers league's club
01.2022 - 12.2022
Cert III -
QLD Tafe
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