Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
LANGUAGES
Certification
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Joanne Son

Joanne Son

Sydney,NSW

Summary

Ambitious and adaptable Pastry Chef with seven years of experience in five-star hotels and fine dining restaurants in Auckland. Key contributor to the pre-opening team for Lune Croissanterie in Sydney, bringing extensive knowledge gained from collaboration with renowned chefs at Lune's Melbourne locations. Eager to embrace new challenges and opportunities to further refine pastry skills while learning from experienced chefs in Sydney's vibrant culinary scene. Passionate about creating exquisite desserts that delight guests and elevate dining experiences.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pastry Chef

Lune Croissanterie
11.2023 - Current

• Collaborated with teams across three Melbourne stores and two Sydney stores.

Specialized in baking, garnishing, and preparing pastry products for multiple locations. Trained extensively in dough mixing, lamination, and shaping techniques according to Lune's standards.

Supported training efforts for junior chefs and staff during pre-opening phase.

Pastry Chef

The Hotel Britomart
07.2022 - 10.2023
  • Led pastry section for restaurant and hotel. Designed menus and developed recipes. Prepared all desserts for hotel and restaurant.

Pastry Chef de Partie

Hilton Auckland Hotel
05.2021 - 06.2022
  • Produced a variety of desserts for hotel events and services.

Pastry Demi Chef

Cibo Parnell
08.2020 - 05.2021
  • Led pastry section, crafting desserts for high-demand restaurant.

Pastry Commis Chef

Heritage Auckland Hotel
06.2018 - 07.2020
  • Responsible for the pastry section, across banquets and restaurant in the hotel.

Baker

Urban Soul Cafe Manukau
01.2018 - 06.2018
  • Prepared sweet and savory items for the cafe's cabinet.

Education

Graduate Diploma Level 5 - Practical Patisserie

Auckland University of Technology
01.2017

Skills

  • Pastry techniques
  • Menu planning
  • Restaurant experience
  • Dessert preparation
  • Training staff
  • Food plating
  • Team cooperation
  • Dough preparation and baking
  • Food safety

LANGUAGES

English Full Professional Proficiency
Khmer Professional Working Proficiency

Certification

NSW Food Authority's Food Handler Basics Certificate


New Zealand Citizen, Full Australian Working Rights.

Timeline

Pastry Chef

Lune Croissanterie
11.2023 - Current

Pastry Chef

The Hotel Britomart
07.2022 - 10.2023

Pastry Chef de Partie

Hilton Auckland Hotel
05.2021 - 06.2022

Pastry Demi Chef

Cibo Parnell
08.2020 - 05.2021

Pastry Commis Chef

Heritage Auckland Hotel
06.2018 - 07.2020

Baker

Urban Soul Cafe Manukau
01.2018 - 06.2018

Graduate Diploma Level 5 - Practical Patisserie

Auckland University of Technology
Joanne Son