Jeremy Fenech
Hamilton Island,QLD
Summary
Experienced professional chef with a 20-year track record in the culinary industry, specializing in luxury lodges, hotels, fine dining, and Michelin-starred restaurants. Demonstrating expertise in menu planning, kitchen management, team building, training, and financial acumen to ensure seamless operations and consistently deliver exceptional dining experiences.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Chef
Qualia
07.2023 - Current
- Responsible for all food operations over breakfast, lunch and dinner in 2 restaurants including the 2 hatted pebble beach restaurant, room service, poolside dining, private dinners, and catering for tours and activities.
- Managed the hiring, training, and supervision of a 34-member back-of-house workforce.
- Executed a number of large-scale, high profile events such as Hamilton Island Race Week Pas de Deux in Paradise gala dinner for The Australian Ballet and Charles Heidsieck Degustation events.
- Developed marketing and social media strategies to drive revenue
- Met guests on arrival to tailor individual menus and requests
- Implemented and monitored all menus based on current trends, guest feedback and sales
- Managed and maintained labour and food costs within allocated budget constraints while ensuring a consistent percentage of revenue
- Achieved annual food revenue of over $6 million
- Successfully adhered to HACCP standards in order to maintain a clean and safe workplace
- Responsible for all ordering
- Developed and nurtured strategic partnerships with recruitment, procurement, learning and development, and marketing departments.
Chef Consultant
Hastings People and Self Employed
03.2022 - 06.2023
- Collaborated with businesses to identify and resolve staffing, finance, and operational challenges while maximizing revenue
- Worked across restaurants, hotels and large scale venues to develop menus based on market trends
- Developed effective recruitment strategies and established valuable networks
- Conducted employee evaluations regularly, identifying areas for improvement while recognizing outstanding performance amongst team members.
Executive Chef
Mt Mulligan Lodge
05.2021 - 02.2022
- Luxury Lodge listed in the Luxury Lodges of Australia
- Managed a team of 5 chefs
- Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for restaurant.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers negotiating competitive prices on ingredients and supplies.
- Developed custom menus for guests with specific dietary restrictions or preferences, ensuring their utmost satisfaction during their stay
Executive Chef
Schloss Lowenstein Chateauform
09.2018 - 02.2021
- Responsible for all food and beverage operations for a luxury castle
- Developed menus and successfully managed operations for numerous simultaneous groups, catering up to 100 guests
- Implemented staff training programs to improve culinary skills, teamwork, and overall productivity.
- Collaborated with other Executive Chefs within the company network to share best practices and develop new menu items that showcased each property''s unique offerings.
Head Chef
Leche de Tigre
03.2017 - 05.2018
- Best Restaurant Hamburg 2017, (Szene Magazine)
- Part of opening team, helping to set up all suppliers, help design kitchen, stock kitchen with equipment, hire and train staff
Sous Chef
Prato Borni, Grand Hotel Zermatterhof
10.2015 - 02.2017
- 1 Michelin Star Restaurant
Private Chef
Private Affluent Client
03.2014 - 08.2015
- Prepared high-quality meals for clients with diverse palates, emphasizing the use of fresh, local ingredients.
- Adapted quickly to last-minute changes in menu requests or guest counts without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Responsible for the operation of a private kitchen, including budgeting, ordering, menu development and execution of larger special events
Sous Chef
Capella Lodge
02.2013 - 03.2014
- Conde Nast Gold list, 2012, best resorts in the world
Demi Chef de Partie
The Wolseley
03.2008 - 05.2019
- No
- 41 of The S.Pellegrino World's 50 Best Restaurants 2005
Stage
Quay
01.2013 - 03.2013
- 3 Chef Hats, Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide
Senior Chef de Partie
Matakauri Lodge
08.2011 - 11.2012
- 5-star Relais and Chateuax
Senior Chef de Partie
Riverstone Kitchen
05.2010 - 07.2011
- Cuisine Magazine, Supreme Winner, Best Restaurant in New Zealand, 2010
Demi Chef de Partie
Restaurant Dieter Müller, Schlosshotel Lerbach
05.2009 - 04.2010
Education
St Brendans College
Yeppoon, QLD12.2003
Skills
- Strong Work Ethic
- Kitchen Management
- Cost Control
- Menu development
- Hospitality service expertise
- Team Leadership
- Hiring, Training, and Development
- Special Events
- Fine Dining
Contact
+61 474 140 116, jeremyfenech@live.com.au, www.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-fenech22
Qualificationseducation
- First Year Tafe Block Professional Cookery- Southbank Institute of Tafe
- Second Year Tafe Block Professional Cookery- Southbank Institute of Tafe
- Third Year Tafe Block Professional Cookery- Southbank Institute of Tafe
- Certificate 1, CNIT3, Information Technology
- Certificate 2, ICA20199, Information Technology
- Year 12 Certificate- St Brendan's College Yeppoon, Qld Australia
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
German
Full Professional
Timeline
Executive Chef
Qualia
07.2023 - Current
Chef Consultant
Hastings People and Self Employed
03.2022 - 06.2023
Executive Chef
Mt Mulligan Lodge
05.2021 - 02.2022
Executive Chef
Schloss Lowenstein Chateauform
09.2018 - 02.2021
Head Chef
Leche de Tigre
03.2017 - 05.2018
Sous Chef
Prato Borni, Grand Hotel Zermatterhof
10.2015 - 02.2017
Private Chef
Private Affluent Client
03.2014 - 08.2015
Sous Chef
Capella Lodge
02.2013 - 03.2014
Stage
Quay
01.2013 - 03.2013
Senior Chef de Partie
Matakauri Lodge
08.2011 - 11.2012
Senior Chef de Partie
Riverstone Kitchen
05.2010 - 07.2011
Demi Chef de Partie
Restaurant Dieter Müller, Schlosshotel Lerbach
05.2009 - 04.2010
Demi Chef de Partie
The Wolseley
03.2008 - 05.2019
St Brendans College
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