Katrina Ryan
Brisbane,QLD
Summary
Dynamic culinary entrepreneur with several years of experience in menu creation, operations management, business strategy and financial management. Successfully launched and sold Golden Pig Restaurant and Cooking School, enhancing profitability through innovative events, marketing and business growth.
Renowned for effective communication and relationship building with both employees and customers, fostering a vibrant community around food and culture.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Owner and Executive Chef
Golden Pig Restaurant and Cooking School
Newstead, QLD
10.2012 - 06.2024
- Started Golden Pig in 2012, a cooking school and Asian fusion restaurant. The restaurant was awarded a Chefs Hat in the 2020 Fairfax media Good Food Awards.
- Developed strategic plans to increase profitability and efficiency, such as corporate team-building cooking classes and events, wine dinners, and the use of the venue as a function space for weddings, private parties, and product promotions.
- Managed daily operations of the business, including hiring and training staff, liaising with suppliers, and customers.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to business operations.
- Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
- Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
- The business was sold as a going concern in June 2024.
Cooking School Teacher
Spirit House Restaurant and Cooking School
Yandina, Queensland
12.2000 - 06.2012
- Conducted Asian cooking classes at renowned Sunshine Coast location.
Cooking School Teacher
Sticky Rice Cooking School
Sterling, South Australia
10.2009 - 03.2011
- Conducted Asian cooking classes at popular Adelaide Hills location.
TV Presenter
Escape with ET
Yandina, QLD
01.2005 - 12.2006
- Filmed a series of cooking segments for the poplular Fishing show " Escape with ET".
Chef
Neil Perry
Sydney, NSW
12.1986 - 05.1994
- Commenced culinary career with Neil Perry at Bluewater Grill, and later at Rockpool Restaurant.
- Head chef of Rockpool, 1991-1994.
Education
Full Real Estate Licence - Real Estate, Business Broking
Complete Property Training
Brisbane 03-2025
Bachelor of Science - Physiotherapy
Cumberland College of Health Sciences
Lidcombe06-1984
Skills
- Team leader
- Attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Financial administration
- Business marketing
- Professional networking
- Strategic decision-making
- Organised workflow management
- Negotiation and persuasion
- Expertise in culinary operations and food knowledge
Accomplishments
- Worked as personal chef to Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman in Australia 1995-1997
- Wrote a weekly food column to the Nossa Journal 2004-2008
- Co authored and contributed recipes to several books; Hot Plate - BBQ Recipes from Spirit House Chefs 2010, The Great Australian Cookbook 2015, The Great Australian Baking Book 2017
Timeline
Business Owner and Executive Chef
Golden Pig Restaurant and Cooking School
10.2012 - 06.2024
Cooking School Teacher
Sticky Rice Cooking School
10.2009 - 03.2011
TV Presenter
Escape with ET
01.2005 - 12.2006
Cooking School Teacher
Spirit House Restaurant and Cooking School
12.2000 - 06.2012
Chef
Neil Perry
12.1986 - 05.1994
Full Real Estate Licence - Real Estate, Business Broking
Complete Property Training
Bachelor of Science - Physiotherapy
Cumberland College of Health Sciences
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