Ethan McVicar
Coburg,VIC
Summary
A versatile chef with 15 years experience in diverse culinary environments including casual fine dining, gastro pubs, cafes and catering. Trained in cuisines such as classic French, Italian and Aussie pub fare. Proven ability to maintain high standards of quality, consistency and presentation while managing costs and ensuring food safety.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Junior Sous Chef
MoonDog Wild West
04.2025 - Current
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure efficient meal preparation and service.
- Assisted in menu development, incorporating seasonal ingredients and customer feedback.
- Maintained inventory levels, minimizing waste through effective stock management practices.
- Trained new kitchen staff on food safety protocols and cooking techniques.
Senior Chef De Partie
MoonDog Doglands
11.2024 - 04.2025
- Supervised kitchen operations, ensuring consistent food quality and adherence to safety standards.
- Trained junior chefs in advanced culinary techniques and kitchen workflows.
- Developed innovative menu items.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to optimize service delivery and streamline order processes.
Chef de Partie
Amazon state
07.2023 - 08.2024
- General preparation, stock rotation, Service
- Functions Coordinator
- Fresh Extruded pasta
Chef de Partie
Cafe Zen Den
06.2022 - 07.2023
- Baked goods for Wholesale and Retail
- Stock Ordering and rotation
- Seasonal rotating specials
Chef de Partie
Fitzroy Town Hall
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Pans and Grill
- Responsible for 3 apprentices
- Table de hotê Functions
Sous Chef
Mary Miller Cafe
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Menu Development and costing
- Hiring and Rostering
- Uber eats implementation during COVID
Chef de Partie
MoonDog World
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Head of Cold Larder
- General preparation and service at 700 Pax venue
- Working collaboratively with a large team
Education
Certificate III -
Commercial cookery
Skills
- Diligent
- Attentive
- Working both autonomously and collaboratively
- Problem solving under pressure
- Willingness to learn and adapt
- Quality control
- Food allergy understanding
- Kitchen Organization
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Junior Sous Chef
MoonDog Wild West
04.2025 - Current
Senior Chef De Partie
MoonDog Doglands
11.2024 - 04.2025
Chef de Partie
Amazon state
07.2023 - 08.2024
Chef de Partie
Cafe Zen Den
06.2022 - 07.2023
Chef de Partie
Fitzroy Town Hall
09.2021 - 03.2022
Sous Chef
Mary Miller Cafe
01.2021 - 08.2021
Chef de Partie
MoonDog World
10.2019 - 03.2020
Certificate III -
Commercial cookery