Kian Wei Lee
Old Bar,NSW
Summary
Exceptional Head Chef with superb understanding of recipes and food cooking methods. Specialties include determining proper portions, menu planning and managing food inventory. Passionate about food and hospitality. Skillfully manage kitchen and food preparation areas.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Director
Club Old Bar (Blue Ocean Bistro)
03.2023 - Current
- Created recipes and prepared advanced dishes.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Hired, managed, and trained kitchen staff.
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance, and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
Head Chef
Hat Head Bowling Club (Blue Ocean Bistro)
09.2020 - 02.2023
- Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
Chef
Uralla Bowling Club (West Ranges Bistro)
05.2018 - 08.2020
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
Chef
Nambuccca Heads Leagues Club (Sam's Place)
07.2017 - 04.2018
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
Production Engineer
Samsung Electronics Display Malaysia (SDMA)
06.2012 - 03.2016
- Supervised entire production process and prepared proper documentation for dispatch.
- Performed root cause analysis and implemented corrective actions.
- Investigated and proposed corrective actions for quality issues.
- Performed regular production studies and machine analysis to identify any quality and process problems.
- Decreased defect rate by applying process capability analysis and creating weekly defect reports.
- Completed and submitted monthly and yearly reports to support executive decision making.
- Created engineering documentation for manufacturing processes, equipment specifications and change notices.
Education
Bachelor Degree - Industrial Electronics
Technical University of Malaysia Malacca (UTeM)
Malaysia08.2012
Skills
- Process Improvement
- Workflow Optimization
- Banquets and Catering
- Forecasting and Planning
- Purchasing
- Hiring, Training and Development
- Kitchen Management
Timeline
Director
Club Old Bar (Blue Ocean Bistro)
03.2023 - Current
Head Chef
Hat Head Bowling Club (Blue Ocean Bistro)
09.2020 - 02.2023
Chef
Uralla Bowling Club (West Ranges Bistro)
05.2018 - 08.2020
Chef
Nambuccca Heads Leagues Club (Sam's Place)
07.2017 - 04.2018
Production Engineer
Samsung Electronics Display Malaysia (SDMA)
06.2012 - 03.2016
Bachelor Degree - Industrial Electronics
Technical University of Malaysia Malacca (UTeM)
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