Mark Neilson
Kallangur
Summary
I was born and raised in Sydney and spent 29 years in the Hospitality and Aviation industry. Both in Australia and overseas. Before becoming a bus driver.
I enjoy giving my best everyday to achieve goals and objectives in collaboration with a team.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
6010
6010
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Bus operator
Brisbane City Council
Virginia
08.2022 - Current
- Bus operator with Brisbane City Council at Virginia depot.
- Operated buses safely across designated routes.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety.
Agency chef
Chef Express
05.2021 - 08.2022
- Agency chef for Chef Express in Brisbane. I was sent to various jobs including Clubs, Hotels, Aged care and restaurants.
Head Chef
Ocean bar and restaurant
05.2020 - 04.2021
- Responsible for the day to day running of the restaurant. Which served a tapas as well as ala carte menu. Seasonal ingredients and daily specials with a focus on fresh seafood.
Inflight Chef
Etihad Abu Dhabi
11.2015 - 05.2020
- In charge of the service and the cooking of all meals in the first class cabin, at Etihad Airways an award winning five star airline. Guests can include celebrities, leading Emirati families and government officials.
Head Chef
The Toxteth Hotel. Glebe (Riversdale Group)
02.2014 - 11.2015
- In charge of running a very busy and popular Gastro Pub/ Steak house, with a team of 12 staff in the kitchen. I put together a weekly special’s menu according to what’s in season and currently on trend, with a focus on fresh produce and contemporary menu ideas. Serving great food I was able to increase the turnover of the restaurant by 20 percent. And lower the food costs and wages. Also in charge of hiring new staff, training all kitchen staff, new menu creation and rostering. Averaging 1700 covers a week plus functions.
Business Owner
Passeggio Cafe, North Sydney
03.2012 - 02.2014
- Ran my own successful business. I created a breakfast and lunch menu for a 70-seat café catering to the CBD clientele. We made everything from scratch including cakes and bread. Gained extensive experience in all aspects of running a business: from logistical planning, employment of staff, liaising with different individuals for company functions and accounting daily expenses and revenue.
Sous Chef
The London Hotel Paddington
02.2011 - 02.2012
- Working as a sous chef at this busy gastro pub I Helped the head chef with new menu ideas and specials. Able to work in all sections of the kitchen, whilst working well within the team and able to liaise with owners and managers in order to make sure the business ran smoothly.
Sky Chef
Gulf Air Airlines
02.2005 - 01.2011
- Responsible for looking after the Food and Beverage on- board. With my main duties being the preparation of food in the first class cabin as well as looking after the service. While also assuming the duties of Cabin Crew.
Sous Chef
The Wharf Restaurant
08.2002 - 01.2005
- Assumed the position of Head Chef in the absence of the owner, which included looking after the Main Course section and doing the ordering for this award winning one hat restaurant.
Chef de Partie
Sailors Thai Restaurant
07.2000 - 05.2002
- Continuing to work in the Company of Mr David Thompson I was employed as, a Chef de Partie in his second award-winning two hat restaurant. Further enhancing my knowledge in Thai Cuisine.
Chef
06.1998 - 06.2000
- I Worked in London for a period of two years at a number of well known restaurants namely Sugar Club, The Square, Marco Pier Whites Escargot restaurant.
Chef de Partie
Darley Street Thai
02.1996 - 05.1998
- Under the Tutelage of Mr David Thompson I worked at his award-winning restaurant first as an apprentice then later as Chef de Partie.
Education
Food Safety Supervisor Certificate -
Apprenticeship and TAFE Course - Commercial Cookery
East Sydney Tafe.
SydneyHigh School Certificate -
Marist College North Shore
Skills
- Windows 11, keyboard and PC skills, Spread sheets and Excel
- Team management
- Kitchen management
- Menu development
- Vehicle operation
- Valid [state] license HR
References
Steve Tkautz; Head Chef, The London Hotel. 0420569589
Jerome Dekker; Owner of Ocean bar and Restaurant. 0411205953
Mr Dean Kelly; Route Trainer Brisbane Council. 0452546180
Mick Eyles; Team Leader Brisbane Council. Mick.Eyles@brisbane.qld.gov.au
Timeline
Bus operator
Brisbane City Council
08.2022 - Current
Agency chef
Chef Express
05.2021 - 08.2022
Head Chef
Ocean bar and restaurant
05.2020 - 04.2021
Inflight Chef
Etihad Abu Dhabi
11.2015 - 05.2020
Head Chef
The Toxteth Hotel. Glebe (Riversdale Group)
02.2014 - 11.2015
Business Owner
Passeggio Cafe, North Sydney
03.2012 - 02.2014
Sous Chef
The London Hotel Paddington
02.2011 - 02.2012
Sky Chef
Gulf Air Airlines
02.2005 - 01.2011
Sous Chef
The Wharf Restaurant
08.2002 - 01.2005
Chef de Partie
Sailors Thai Restaurant
07.2000 - 05.2002
Chef
06.1998 - 06.2000
Chef de Partie
Darley Street Thai
02.1996 - 05.1998
Food Safety Supervisor Certificate -
Apprenticeship and TAFE Course - Commercial Cookery
East Sydney Tafe.
High School Certificate -
Marist College North Shore