John Bunworth
Torquay,VIC
Summary
Experienced in the Hospitality industry with strong organizational and leadership skills. Contribute to a productive and enjoyable team environment. Passionate about food and beverage, excelling in all aspects of a professionally run commercial kitchen. Thrive on teamwork and dedication required for perfection in this dynamic field. Prioritize maintaining a safe environment for staff and customers, fostering creativity and ensuring customer satisfaction.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Services Co-ordinator
Burnside Baptist Camping
01.2024
Chef
Lorne Central Café
01.2023 - 01.2024
Chef / Front Of House
Calibre Workforce
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Casual / Agency
- Various venues including
- GMHBA Stadium (Casual Chef)
- Novotel Geelong (Bar / functions)
- Geelong Racecourse (Bar / F&B Attendant )
- Border Inn (Moama-Head Chef )
- Aireys Inlet Hotel (Chef)
Owner/Chef
JB'S Cafe
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Purchased business July 2018.
- Revamped business creating a fresh, homely environment with predominantly up-market breakfast and lunch style menu
- Increased revenue by creating regular clientele with emphasis on quality food, coffee & customer service
- Built a team environment and trained apprentice chefs and cooks
- Achieved a good review in 'The Age Cheap Eats 2005'
- Applied successfully for Liquor license and introduced new beverage list
- Designed, implemented and maintained all aspects of the cafes OH&S and Food Safety Programs to comply with government and company policies.
Sessional Cookery Trainer
Melbourne Institute of Tourism & Hospitality ( MITH )
09.2007 - 07.2010
- Commenced training at MITH after successful completion of Certificate IV in training and Assessment completed 2006
- I am currently taking both theoretical and practical classes consisting of units of competence relating to the Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management.
- Responsible for all aspects of OH&S and Food Safety in a practical learning environment for Certificate III students and Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Students
- Creating and fostering a comfortable and engaging learning environment for International students
- Maintaining and recording accurate attendance and academic completion records regarding assessment criteria for units of competence
- Building relationships and recognition of students particularly those with special needs
Owner/Chef
Bunyip Cafe
01.2002 - 01.2005
- Purchased business opposite South Melbourne market.
- Revamped business creating a fresh, homely environment with predominantly up-market breakfast and lunch style menu
- Increased revenue by creating regular clientele with emphasis on quality food, coffee & customer service
- Built a team environment and trained apprentice chefs and cooks
- Achieved a good review in 'The Age Cheap Eats 2005'
- Applied successfully for Liquor license and introduced new beverage list
- Designed, implemented and maintained all aspects of the cafes OH&S and Food Safety Programs to comply with government and company policies.
Head Chef
The Standard Hotel
01.1998 - 01.2002
- Managed a team of eight kitchen staff, ensuring a quality product was produced consistently
- Responsibilities included creating menus for lunch, dinner and functions and ordering, stock taking and managing food cost percentages
- Recruitment and training of kitchen staff
- Achieved a glowing review in 'The Age Good Food Guide 2000'
- This saw a noticeable increase in both meals, turnover and clientele
- Implemented and supervised the addition to the hotels' kitchen of an outdoor BBQ area designed to cater for the extensive beer garden
- Increased average food covers
Head Chef
Savi Bar, Cafe
01.1997 - 01.1998
- Chef in charge of all aspects of kitchen operations for a modern, continental style, 90 seater café/restaurant, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, seven days a week.
- Responsibilities included managing ten kitchen staff, creating a la carte and function menus and ordering, stock taking and managing food cost percentages
- Created homemade breads
- Participated in promotional work such as Chefs on show (Southgate) and other special occasion lunches/dinners on Yarra Promenade.
- Initially employed as Sous Chef (6 months) where I worked in a supportive role to the Head Chef during the opening of the restaurant
- Maintained high quality main courses and smooth running of the saucier section
- Key responsibility whilst at Savi was training of Apprentices
Sub-Contracting as acting Head Chef or as Relief Chef
Chefs on the Run
01.1996 - 01.1997
- Major contracts at:
- Ozone Hotel, Queenscliff (acting Head Chef)
- Melbourne Clinic Hospital (acting Head Chef)
- Athenaeum Club Melbourne (acting Sous Chef)
- Kilmore International School (Head Chef)
- Avalon Airshow (Chef)
- Hotel Sofitel (Banquet Chef)
Chef de Partie
Whittingtons Wine Bar
01.1996 - 01.1996
- Responsible for menu planning in the Hot and Cold section of a small wine bar in London's Bank district
- All preparation and cooking of entrees and presentation during service.
Chef de Partie
Kensington Place
01.1996 - 01.1996
- Responsible for preparation, service and presentation of the Hot starter / Larder sections in a very busy 160 seater brasserie style restaurant.
Chef de Partie
Daydream Island Travelodge Resort
01.1994 - 01.1995
- Chef in charge of Paddy's Tavern, one of three dining outlets on the island
- This was a bistro style restaurant, with an average of 250 cover per night.
- Initially worked in the Waterfall café and was responsible for the preparation and presentation of Buffet platters and salads.
Demi Chef de Partie
Novotel Twin Waters Resort
01.1993 - 01.1994
- Supporting role in the saucier section of the main kitchen at the 374 room resort.
- Also worked in the Buffet restaurant, Room Service and Plus Fours Restaurant.
3rd & 4th Year Apprentice
Ballarat Village Conference Centre (Division of Spotless Catering)
01.1991 - 01.1993
1st & 2nd Year Apprentice
Grapes Hotel
01.1989 - 01.1991
Education
Apprenticeship in Cookery -
NMIT ( Northern Melbourne Institute of Tafe )
PrestonAdvanced Diploma Of Hospitality Management -
Responsible service of Alcohol (Current 2024) -
Food Safety Supervisor (Current 2023) -
Working with Children Check (Current 2024) -
Construction Industry White Card (Current 2024) -
First Aid / CPR (Current 2024) -
St Patrick’s College
BallaratYear 11 -
Skills
- Food Preparation
- Scheduling Staff
- Sanitation Standards
- Food presentation
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Food Services Co-ordinator
Burnside Baptist Camping
01.2024
Chef
Lorne Central Café
01.2023 - 01.2024
Chef / Front Of House
Calibre Workforce
01.2022 - 01.2023
Owner/Chef
JB'S Cafe
01.2018 - 01.2022
Sessional Cookery Trainer
Melbourne Institute of Tourism & Hospitality ( MITH )
09.2007 - 07.2010
Owner/Chef
Bunyip Cafe
01.2002 - 01.2005
Head Chef
The Standard Hotel
01.1998 - 01.2002
Head Chef
Savi Bar, Cafe
01.1997 - 01.1998
Sub-Contracting as acting Head Chef or as Relief Chef
Chefs on the Run
01.1996 - 01.1997
Chef de Partie
Whittingtons Wine Bar
01.1996 - 01.1996
Chef de Partie
Kensington Place
01.1996 - 01.1996
Chef de Partie
Daydream Island Travelodge Resort
01.1994 - 01.1995
Demi Chef de Partie
Novotel Twin Waters Resort
01.1993 - 01.1994
3rd & 4th Year Apprentice
Ballarat Village Conference Centre (Division of Spotless Catering)
01.1991 - 01.1993
1st & 2nd Year Apprentice
Grapes Hotel
01.1989 - 01.1991
Apprenticeship in Cookery -
NMIT ( Northern Melbourne Institute of Tafe )
Advanced Diploma Of Hospitality Management -
Responsible service of Alcohol (Current 2024) -
Food Safety Supervisor (Current 2023) -
Working with Children Check (Current 2024) -
Construction Industry White Card (Current 2024) -
First Aid / CPR (Current 2024) -
St Patrick’s College
Year 11 -
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