LYON FINNIGAN-CURTIS
Sydney,Australia
Summary
A dedicated professional who thrives in a fast paced restaurant environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef De Partie
Sydney Common
Sydney, NSW
11.2023 - 04.2024
- Provided support in all areas of the kitchen as needed, demonstrating versatility and adaptability under pressure.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple stations during busy service periods.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent
- Assisted with menu development and the opening of this new restaurant
- Assisted in achieving the restaurants first Good Food Guide chefs hat
- Highly skilled on wood fire and charcoal Josper grill/oven
Chef De Partie
District Brasserie
09.2022 - 11.2023
- Experience in fast passed kitchen producing over 100 covers per day
- Ensured clean kitchen environment
- Monitored inventory levels
- Plated every dish with consistency and creative flair to meet restaurant standards.
Chef De Partie
Grand Pacific Group - Sergeants Mess
01.2020 - 09.2022
- Oversaw food production and preparation during COVID-19 ensuring food procedures were followed
- Mentored and trained junior staff improving performances
- Prepared meals for functions with an average of 150 guests per day
- Collaborated with head chef on menu design and innovative recipes
- Ensure staff take all necessary breaks and minimise overtime
- Responsible for all product and food ordering when head chef is absent
- Thrive working both in team environment and autonomously
- Took Responsibility in absence of head chef.
Apprentice chef
Long Reef Golf Club
11.2018 - 01.2020
- Experience in function style food
- Designed and prepared meals for events and weddings
- Performed with ease and efficiency under significant pressure in fast-paced environment
- Performed daily kitchen operations.
Apprentice chef
Ormeggio at the Spit
08.2018 - 11.2018
- Experience in Fine Dining cuisine
- Prepared daily kitchen operations.
Education
Certificate 3 commercial cookery -
TAFE NSW
High School Certificate -
The Forest High School
01.2016
Skills
- Solid understanding of adapting foods to tastes, diets, cultures, etc
- Excellent approach to customer service, creating meals and menu that match special events and occasions
- Constantly seeking fresh and innovative ways to enhance meals with new recipes, variety in foods and distinctive plating arrangements
References
Referrals on request
Timeline
Chef De Partie
Sydney Common
11.2023 - 04.2024
Chef De Partie
District Brasserie
09.2022 - 11.2023
Chef De Partie
Grand Pacific Group - Sergeants Mess
01.2020 - 09.2022
Apprentice chef
Long Reef Golf Club
11.2018 - 01.2020
Apprentice chef
Ormeggio at the Spit
08.2018 - 11.2018
Certificate 3 commercial cookery -
TAFE NSW
High School Certificate -
The Forest High School