Ferdinand Bactol
Carlton,NSW
Summary
Accomplished Chef with a proven track record at Botany View Hotel, excelling in kitchen management and team leadership. Leveraged nutritional knowledge and food safety expertise to enhance menu planning and ingredient sourcing, achieving significant cost savings. Renowned for fostering strong vendor relationships and ensuring high-quality, seasonal produce.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Chef
Botany View Hotel
Newtown, NSW
01.2021 - 07.2024
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Managed food costs effectively with careful menu planning, accurate portion control, and utilization of seasonal ingredients.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Developed strong vendor relationships to secure fresh, quality ingredients at competitive prices while supporting local businesses whenever possible.
Chef
Greenwood Hotel
North Sydney
03.2014 - 07.2020
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Keeping kitchen clean and organize
- Managing people
Education
No Degree -
Kent Institute
Townhall CBD NSW02-2007
Skills
- Nutritional knowledge
- Food Safety
- Kitchen Management
- Team Management
Timeline
Head Chef
Botany View Hotel
01.2021 - 07.2024
Chef
Greenwood Hotel
03.2014 - 07.2020
No Degree -
Kent Institute