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Gurpreet Bal

Truganina,VIC

Summary

To utilize my abilities and experience of managing a team making a special variety dishes of different countries in a professional rewarding environment.

Extensive knowledge in all the area of restaurant and bar .Experience In planning lunch, dinner and other events including cocktail and sit down functions. Outstanding skills in cooking and preparing a variety of food, strong knowledge of food and presentation methods, techniques and quality standard along with inventory ordering method.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Chef

The Famished Wolf
10.2021 - Current


Train and mentor junior chefs and kitchen staff in food preparation and safety standards.

Coordinated special events and catering, resulting in positive feedback from clients.

Head Chef / Manager

BURGLED BURGERS
12.2015 - 03.2021

Designed and implemented s menus, increasing customer satisfaction and repeat business by 100%

Led a team of 8 kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment.

Managed inventory and vendor relationships, optimizing cost efficiency and minimizing waste.

Sous Chef

Concourse Restaurant and Bar
10.2013 - 12.2015
  • Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
  • Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.

Chef de Partie

Café Greco
10.2012 - 10.2013

Provided support in all areas of the kitchen as needed, demonstrating versatility and adaptability under pressure

Casual Chef

ALH GROUP
03.2012 - 10.2012
  • 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

Full Time Chef

CELLAROOM FINE FOOD, RESTAURANT AND BAR
01.2011 - 03.2012

Chef

THE LONDON CAFÉ BAR AND RESTAURANT
01.2009 - 01.2011
  • 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 consisten

Education

Cert 3 - commercial cookery

Cert 4 - hospitality

Responsible serving alcohol -

Diploma - computer applications

Skills

  • Ordering stock for kitchen meals
  • Organizing food functions
  • Cooking
  • Grilling
  • Baking
  • Pan cooking
  • Cleaning
  • Checking temperature
  • Cost controlling
  • Teamwork
  • Individual work
  • Preparing food with consistency
  • HACCP procedures

References

Can be provided on request.

Timeline

Head Chef

The Famished Wolf
10.2021 - Current

Head Chef / Manager

BURGLED BURGERS
12.2015 - 03.2021

Sous Chef

Concourse Restaurant and Bar
10.2013 - 12.2015

Chef de Partie

Café Greco
10.2012 - 10.2013

Casual Chef

ALH GROUP
03.2012 - 10.2012

Full Time Chef

CELLAROOM FINE FOOD, RESTAURANT AND BAR
01.2011 - 03.2012

Chef

THE LONDON CAFÉ BAR AND RESTAURANT
01.2009 - 01.2011

Cert 3 - commercial cookery

Cert 4 - hospitality

Responsible serving alcohol -

Diploma - computer applications

Gurpreet Bal