Mabyle Peixoto Gasques
Fulham Gardens,Australia
Summary
A seasoned Head Chef at Pallet Cafe Nairne, I leveraged culinary expertise and kitchen management to elevate dining experiences through innovative menu development and meticulous cost control. Skilled in mentoring teams and enhancing food presentation, I significantly improved menu offerings and staff proficiency, ensuring high standards of food safety and guest satisfaction.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Chef
Pallet Cafe Nairne
01.2018 - Current
- Managed food costs effectively with careful menu planning, accurate portion control, and utilization of seasonal ingredients.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
- Hired, managed, and trained kitchen staff.
- Created recipes and prepared advanced dishes.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Implemented new recipes and modern cooking techniques to continuously improve the menu offerings and overall dining experience for guests.
- Trained junior chefs in advanced culinary techniques and food safety procedures, helping them grow professionally within the industry.
- Elevated restaurant''s reputation by consistently creating high-quality, innovative dishes and maintaining top-notch presentation standards.
- Coordinated employee schedules and developed staff teams to boost productivity.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for kitchen staff members to provide constructive feedback and set goals for continuous improvement.
- Designed visually appealing plated presentations that enhanced both taste appeal and overall dining experience for patrons.
- Assisted in successful menu launches by conducting thorough tastings with key stakeholders to gather feedback for final adjustments before rollout.
Education
Certificate IV - Cert III And IV Cookery ADV Hospitality
TAFE SA
SA01-2015
Skills
- Food safety
- Kitchen management
- Team management
- Menu development
- Menu planning
- Waste reduction
- Culinary expertise
- Food safety regulations
- Kitchen operations
- Menu supervision
- Food presentation
- Cost management
- Recipe creation
- Leadership qualities
- Inventory rotation
- Plating and presentation
- Staff training
- Forecasting and planning
- Signature dish creation
- Menu pricing
- Dish preparation
- Recipes and menu planning
- Food stock and supply management
- Staff recruiting and hiring
- Coaching and mentoring
- Menu item pricing
- Staff scheduling
- Team leadership
- Problem and complaint resolution
- Productivity optimization
- Food inventories
- Sanitation standards
- Allergy awareness
- Cost control and budgeting
Timeline
Head Chef
Pallet Cafe Nairne
01.2018 - Current
Certificate IV - Cert III And IV Cookery ADV Hospitality
TAFE SA
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