Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
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Hamish Ingham

Sydney,NSW

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner Executive Chef

Redbird Chinese
12.2022 - 05.2024
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
  • Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.
  • Established a positive workplace culture that fostered employee engagement, collaboration, and loyalty.

Owner Executive Chef

Tequila Daisy
10.2021 - 05.2024
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
  • Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.
  • Established a positive workplace culture that fostered employee engagement, collaboration, and loyalty.

Group General Manager

Lotus Restaurant Group
09.2020 - 03.2022
  • Developed strong relationships with key stakeholders to facilitate successful partnerships and collaborations.
  • Successfully navigated challenging economic conditions leveraging prudent financial planning maintaining profitability.
  • Established standardized policies and procedures for increased consistency across departments.
  • Championed employee professional development, providing opportunities for skill-building workshops and training sessions.
  • Enhanced team collaboration by fostering a positive work environment and promoting open communication.
  • Reduced operational costs, identifying areas for improvement and implementing cost-saving measures.
  • Increased overall efficiency by streamlining group management processes and implementing new systems.

Owner Executive Chef

Banksii Vermouth Bar & Bistro
09.2016 - 10.2021
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
  • Established a positive workplace culture that fostered employee engagement, collaboration, and loyalty.

Owner Executive Chef

Bar H
01.2010 - 01.2017
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
  • Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.
  • Established a positive workplace culture that fostered employee engagement, collaboration, and loyalty.

Consultant Executive Chef, The Woods Restaurant

Four Seasons Hotels And Resorts
12.2012 - 01.2014

Head Chef

Billy Kwong
01.2000 - 07.2009
  • 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.
  • Hired, managed, and trained kitchen staff.
  • Created recipes and prepared advanced dishes.

Education

High School Diploma -

SCECGS Redlands
Darlinghurst, NSW
12.1990

Skills

  • Customer Relations
  • Small business operations
  • Relationship Building
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Project Management
  • Operations Management
  • Business Management
  • Business Planning
  • Project estimating
  • Staff Management
  • Marketing
  • Team Oversight
  • Financial Management
  • Staff hiring
  • Business Development
  • Business launch
  • Business marketing
  • Consulting
  • Employee Development
  • Product branding
  • Cost Reduction
  • Budget Development
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Talent Development
  • Human Resource Management
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Team Leadership

Timeline

Owner Executive Chef

Redbird Chinese
12.2022 - 05.2024

Owner Executive Chef

Tequila Daisy
10.2021 - 05.2024

Group General Manager

Lotus Restaurant Group
09.2020 - 03.2022

Owner Executive Chef

Banksii Vermouth Bar & Bistro
09.2016 - 10.2021

Consultant Executive Chef, The Woods Restaurant

Four Seasons Hotels And Resorts
12.2012 - 01.2014

Owner Executive Chef

Bar H
01.2010 - 01.2017

Head Chef

Billy Kwong
01.2000 - 07.2009

High School Diploma -

SCECGS Redlands
Hamish Ingham