Hamish Ingham
Sydney,NSW
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner Executive Chef
Redbird Chinese
Redfern, NSW
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
Barangaroo
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
Sydney, NSW
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
Barangaroo
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
Surry Hills, NSW
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
Sydney
12.2012 - 01.2014
Head Chef
Billy Kwong
Surry Hills, NSW
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, NSW12.1990
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