Luke Gifford
North Narrabeen,NSW
Summary
Passionate Sous Chef with 9+ years hospitality experience. I am a hard working goal and driven individual, having worked in a high pressure environment I understand the importance of time management and customer service. I have a strong background in organizational skills and implementing new strategies for proficiency and delivering the best outcomes for the business and cliental and will be successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude and openly take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Stay Grounded Collaroy (business Was Sold)
07.2018 - 04.2023
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
- Modernized processes for kitchen staff to reduce guest wait times and boost daily output.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Collaborated with vendors to source desired recipe ingredients while maintaining tight cost controls.
- Implemented food cost and waste reduction initiatives to save money
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen
Apprentice Chef
Stay Grounded Cafe & Bar
03.2015 - 06.2018
- Set up food stations by following chef's orders.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Prepared cooking ingredients for chef.
- Performed other tasks as assigned by sous chef or chef
- Used food inventory and supplies resourcefully to prevent waste and avoid unnecessary ordering from vendors
- Operated commercial cooking and baking equipment in support of head chef
Education
Certificate III - Commercial Cookery
Tafe
Brookvale, NSW06.2018
Some College (No Degree) -
Narrabeen Sports High School
North Narrabeen, NSWSkills
- Time Management
- Working under pressure
- High Level of Customer Service
- Actively Meeting Deadlines
- Working Collaboratively with a team
- Staff Supervision and Coordination
- Inventory and Supply Management
- Strategic Sales
- Knowledge of computing and software
Timeline
Sous Chef
Stay Grounded Collaroy (business Was Sold)
07.2018 - 04.2023
Apprentice Chef
Stay Grounded Cafe & Bar
03.2015 - 06.2018
Certificate III - Commercial Cookery
Tafe
Some College (No Degree) -
Narrabeen Sports High School
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