Ignacio Hernandez Cruanes
Perth,WA
Summary
Passionate Head Chef with background in various culinary styles, including Spanish, Italian, Greek, Middle Eastern and Vietnamese. Strengths include menu development, staff training and management, and kitchen operations. Dedicated to food safety, customer service best practices and quality food service.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Chef
Nazzar
Mount Lawley, WA
11.2023 - Current
- Developed menus and recipes for a variety of dishes, including appetizers, entrees, desserts, and specialty items.
- Organized kitchen staff to ensure efficient operations during peak service hours.
- Trained new kitchen staff in food safety regulations and proper cooking techniques.
- Ordered food supplies from vendors to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Monitored food production to guarantee quality standards were met.
- Inspected ingredients and equipment to ensure they meet quality standards.
- Established portion control guidelines to reduce waste and maximize profits.
- Created weekly work schedules for kitchen personnel based on anticipated business volume.
- Developed recipes and menus to meet consumer demand and align with culinary trends.
Head Chef
Rottnest Hotel
Perth, WA
02.2020 - 10.2023
- Supervised food preparation staff to deliver high-quality results.
- Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.
- Helped management stay on top of supply needs by sharing information about low or spoiled inventory.
- Communicated effectively with wait staff regarding patron food allergies and dietary restrictions.
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
- Placed frequently used ingredients in proper storage containers and placed perishable items in refrigerator.
- Distributed food to service staff for prompt delivery to customers.
Head Chef
The George on Collins
Melbourne, VIC
07.2017 - 03.2019
- Developed menus and recipes for a variety of dishes, including appetizers, entrees, desserts, and specialty items.
- Organized kitchen staff to ensure efficient operations during peak service hours.
- Coordinated with suppliers to negotiate favorable prices on bulk purchases of food items.
- Analyzed financial data related to labor costs, inventory expenses, menu pricing changes., making recommendations as needed.
- Performed regular maintenance tasks such as cleaning equipment, utensils, floors, walls, ensuring that all areas are kept clean and sanitary at all times.
- Organized special events such as banquets or catering services when required.
- Monitored quality, presentation and quantities of plated food across line.
- Monitored kitchen area and staff to maintain overall safety and establish proper food handling techniques.
- Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
- Suggested and prepared promotional dishes according to ingredient availability and customer preferences.
Head Chef
El Chato
Melbourne, VIC
06.2014 - 05.2017
- Developed menus and recipes for a variety of dishes, including appetizers, entrees, desserts, and specialty items.
- Reviewed purchase orders for accuracy prior to submitting them for approval.
- Created weekly work schedules for kitchen personnel based on anticipated business volume.
- Analyzed financial data related to labor costs, inventory expenses, menu pricing changes., making recommendations as needed.
- Performed regular maintenance tasks such as cleaning equipment, utensils, floors, walls, ensuring that all areas are kept clean and sanitary at all times.
- Assisted in developing marketing strategies aimed at increasing restaurant revenue.
- Monitored kitchen area and staff to maintain overall safety and establish proper food handling techniques.
- Developed recipes and menus to meet consumer demand and align with culinary trends.
- Delegated tasks for kitchen employees and developed staff teams to streamline food preparation procedures.
Education
Diploma - Hospitality
Royal Gurkhas Institute of Technology
Melbourne, VIC09-2015
Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery
Royal Gurkhas Institute of Technology
Melbourne, VIC04-2015
Certificate III - Commercial Cookery
Royal Gurkhas Institute of Technology
Melbourne, VIC12-2014
Certificate - Training And Assessment
Skills Strategies
PerthSkills
- Signature dish creation
- Food spoilage prevention
- Heat control
- Dish preparation
- Food science
- Forecasting and planning
- Budgeting and cost control
- Banquets and catering
- Plating and presentation
- Menu design
- Staff training
- Kitchen management
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Catalan
Native/ Bilingual
More experience
- I had a background teaching sports in Spain and here in Australia from 5 to 60 years old
Certification
- Work with Children card
Timeline
Head Chef
Nazzar
11.2023 - Current
Head Chef
Rottnest Hotel
02.2020 - 10.2023
Head Chef
The George on Collins
07.2017 - 03.2019
Head Chef
El Chato
06.2014 - 05.2017
Diploma - Hospitality
Royal Gurkhas Institute of Technology
Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery
Royal Gurkhas Institute of Technology
Certificate III - Commercial Cookery
Royal Gurkhas Institute of Technology
Certificate - Training And Assessment
Skills Strategies
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