Lymuel Domingo Head Chef
Brisbane
Summary
Dedicated and hardworking chef with 7 years’ experience across commercial kitchens, including 1 year as Head Chef in a high-volume pub kitchen. Skilled in menu preparation, stock control, food safety, and leading teams during peak service. Known for reliability, strong work ethic, and maintaining excellent hygiene and kitchen standards.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Chef
Oxley Tavern
Oxley
02.2024 - 11.2025
- Oversaw kitchen operations and maintained high-quality food standards.
- Developed and executed seasonal menu items to enhance customer experience.
- Trained and supervised kitchen staff in food preparation and safety practices.
- Managed inventory and ordered supplies to ensure kitchen efficiency.
- Implemented cost control measures to optimize ingredient usage and reduce waste.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen areas in compliance with health regulations.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or service promptly.
- Monitored kitchen area and staff to maintain overall safety and establish proper food handling techniques.
- Developed menus and recipes for a variety of dishes, including appetizers, entrees, desserts, and specialty items.
- Ordered food supplies from vendors to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Performed regular maintenance tasks such as cleaning equipment, utensils, floors, walls, ensuring that all areas are kept clean and sanitary at all times.
- Maintained accurate records of inventory, sales, labor costs, and other operational costs.
Commis Chef
Yamanto Tavern
Ipswich City
11.2020 - 02.2024
- Preparing the kitchen for meal service by completing mise en place.
- Being proactive and acting responsibly in relation to health and safety matters.
- Work hygienically by ensuring hygiene standards are met in terms of back of house operations, using set cleaning schedules and procedures.
- Assisted senior chefs in food preparation and cooking tasks during busy service periods.
- Maintained a clean working area at all times in compliance with health codes.
Cook 3
Eden Brewhouse
Redbank Plains
01.2020 - 09.2020
- Cleans food preparation areas as determined by law and company policy.
- Prepares food before the arrival of guests.
- Prepares foods to the specifications of the client.
- Adjusts food items to accommodate guests with allergies or specific diet concerns.
Kitchen Hand
Feast Redbank Tavern
Redbank Plains
10.2018 - 09.2020
- Assisting the chef in preparing the food.
- Helping the chef in maintaining the cleanliness in the kitchen.
- Following the safety procedures of preparing food.
- Washing up and cleaning the kitchen after preparation.
- Doing a bulk prep meal.
- Operated dishwashing machinery to ensure proper sanitation of utensils and cookware.
Education
Diploma - Cookery, Hospitality
Certificate IV
Skills
- Menu development
- Inventory management
- Food safety compliance
- Cost control measures
- Kitchen operations management
- Recipe formulation
- Time management
- Menu design
- Cost reduction
- Menu pricing
- Plating and presentation
- Menu supervision
- Grilling
- Food safety regulations
- Menu planning
- Inventory rotation
- Purchasing
- Allergy awareness
Languages
- Tagalog (Native)
- English (Fluent)
Certification
Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery and Diploma in Hospitality (11/2018 - 09/2020)
TRA Skills Assessment (03/2022)
Food Supervisor Certificate (04/25)
References
Arthur Aquino (Head Chef)
0405166402
Dulshyan Malith (Sous Chef)
0472685491
Hudson Hewawalgamage (Head Chef) 0411845921
Availability
Mon, Tues , Friday and Weekends
Timeline
Head Chef
Oxley Tavern
02.2024 - 11.2025
Commis Chef
Yamanto Tavern
11.2020 - 02.2024
Cook 3
Eden Brewhouse
01.2020 - 09.2020
Kitchen Hand
Feast Redbank Tavern
10.2018 - 09.2020
Diploma - Cookery, Hospitality
Certificate IV