Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Work Preference
Timeline
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Fernando  Bautista
Open To Work

Fernando Bautista

Sunshine Coast,QLD

Summary

Dynamic kitchen leader with expertise in menu development, staff training, and food safety compliance. Proven ability to enhance operations and drive culinary creativity, ensuring high standards in food quality and safety.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Snr. Chef

Boka Bites
Sunshine Coast, QLD
11.2025 - Current

.Food preparation, Kitchen management, inventory and purchasing, Hygiene and Safety, Staff training.

Head Chef

Baringa Tavern
Baringa, Sunshine Coast, QLD
07.2023 - 08.2024
  • Menu and Recipe Development, Food Preparation, Kitchen Management, Inventory and Purchasing, Hygiene and Safety, Staff Training, Collaboration.

Head Chef

The Italian Job
Palm beach, Gold Coast, QLD
01.2023 - 07.2023
  • Menu and Food Development, Operation and Quality, Inventory and Cost Control, Staff Training, Collaboration.

Head Chef

Hudson Famous Catering
Melbourne, VIC
06.2022 - 01.2023
  • Leadership Management, Menu and Food Development, Operation and Quality, Inventory and Cost Control, Collaboration, Staff Training.

Head Chef/Business Owner

Manna Kitchen
Onehunga, Auckland, New Zealand
06.2016 - 06.2022
  • Leadership and Management, Menu and Food Development, Operation and Quality, Inventory and Cost Control, Staff Training, and Collaboration.

Sous Chef

Flame Tree Catering
University of Auckland, New Zealand
03.2014 - 06.2016
  • Supporting the Head Chef by supervising staff, overseeing food preparation, ensuring quality and standards are met, deputizing in the Head Chef's absence, handling inventory, menu design, and staff training.

Sous Chef

Langham Hotel
Auckland, New Zealand
02.2010 - 03.2014
  • Kitchen Leadership, Food Preparation, Menu Development, Operation Management, Hygiene and Safety, Deputizing.

Tournant Chef

Hilton Hotel
Auckland, New Zealand
12.2007 - 02.2010
  • Station Coverage, Preparation and Cooking, Quality Control, Hygiene and Safety, Inventory and Organisation, Training and Support.

Chef de Partie

Shangri-la Hotel and Resort
Mactan Island, Cebu, Philippines
03.2002 - 12.2007
  • Station Management, Food Preparation, Quality Control, Hygiene and Safety, Team Leadership, Collaboration, Operational support.

Chef de Partie

Kowloon Seafood Chinese Restaurant
Cebu, Philippines
04.1999 - 03.2002
  • Station Management, Seafood Preparation, Quality Control, Hygiene and Safety, Team Leadership, Collaboration, Operational Support.

Education

Food Safety Supervisor Certificate - Hospitality

Food Safety Australia
Australia
02-2024

Certificate IV Commercial Cookery - Hospitality

Sydney Academy
Sydney, NSW
03-2023

Hotel And Restaurant Management - Hospitality

Mater Die College
Bohol, Philippines
03-1999

Skills

  • Menu development
  • Kitchen management
  • Inventory control
  • Food safety compliance
  • Staff training
  • Culinary creativity
  • Time management
  • Cost control
  • Leading teams
  • Problem solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Forecasting and planning
  • New hire training
  • Operations management
  • Food storage
  • Recipe development
  • Made-to-order meals
  • Budgeting and cost control
  • Kitchen operations management
  • Food safety and sanitation
  • Knife use
  • Allergen awareness
  • Knife skills
  • Stock ordering
  • Multitasking and organization

Certification

Test and Tag AS/NZ 3760

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-Site

Salary Range

$90000/yr - $200000/yr

Timeline

Snr. Chef

Boka Bites
11.2025 - Current

Head Chef

Baringa Tavern
07.2023 - 08.2024

Head Chef

The Italian Job
01.2023 - 07.2023

Head Chef

Hudson Famous Catering
06.2022 - 01.2023

Head Chef/Business Owner

Manna Kitchen
06.2016 - 06.2022

Sous Chef

Flame Tree Catering
03.2014 - 06.2016

Sous Chef

Langham Hotel
02.2010 - 03.2014

Tournant Chef

Hilton Hotel
12.2007 - 02.2010

Chef de Partie

Shangri-la Hotel and Resort
03.2002 - 12.2007

Chef de Partie

Kowloon Seafood Chinese Restaurant
04.1999 - 03.2002

Food Safety Supervisor Certificate - Hospitality

Food Safety Australia

Certificate IV Commercial Cookery - Hospitality

Sydney Academy

Hotel And Restaurant Management - Hospitality

Mater Die College
Fernando Bautista