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Marlowe Harcan

South Yarra

Summary

Experienced chef with a strong background in the hospitality industry, specializing in the art of aromatic flavors and spices. Adept at providing solid support in fast-paced kitchen environments. Possesses the skills and confidence to excel in any culinary setting. Thrives on challenges and is prepared to contribute as a valuable team member, offering support and dedication.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Sous Chef

Mr.L's Bar and Restaurant
09.2024 - Current

- A small restaurant with 50 seatings, ran by a very small team. Had to be in charge of the restaurant for a month due to the sudden resignation of our Head Chef. Managed day-to-day preparation, ordering, and logistics.


Sous Chef

The Courthouse
05.2024 - 09.2024
  • Working alongside Head Chef and Senior Sous chef, in charge 2 days a week in a team of 10 Chefs
  • Exciting venue with new specials every week, learned a lot of good management system and picked a lot of good habit

Junior Sous Chef

Rosetta
02.2022 - 05.2024
  • Felt my experience wasn't enough to be a head chef, I Joined an Italian restaurant and loving the experience
  • My task will be mostly be the support of my head chef and Senior Sous chef Kitchen related, All rounder in all sections, ordering, and Pass
  • Sadly the venue has to close down

Head Chef

MS.SUE
08.2021 - 01.2022
  • Had an offer to be in charge of the kitchen after lockdown by previous employer, managed a team of 6 Chefs

Chef De Partie

Miss Mi
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • In charge of grill and wok section, decided to leave after another lockdown

Chef (Casual)

Cooking Corner
03.2021 - 05.2021
  • Did a part time job during lockdown period

Demi Chef

Jamu
06.2020 - 03.2021
  • First full time job after lockdown being eased, assisted head chef with preparation, service in larder and fryer
  • The Head chef later resigned and I gained more responsibility to support the head chef in the small team as all rounder

Chef (casual)

QT Hotel
09.2019 - 01.2020
  • Did service mostly at larder and fish section, being let go from the job due to covid

Chef (Part time)

MS.Sue
04.2019 - 09.2019
  • Assisting head chef with openings, preparation, day to day closing

Commis Chef (Part time)

Gami Chicken and Beer
09.2018 - 04.2019
  • Learned service operation for all sections, preparation and storing.work alongside the head chef

Cook (Apprentice)

Hellenic republic
04.2018 - 09.2018
  • Did my school internship there
  • Did a part time job as a cook in larder section

Cook (Part time)

An Uong
09.2017 - 04.2018
  • First Kitchen Job in modern vietnamese restaurant, Learned service and preparation

Hand

Laksa Bar
09.2017 - 11.2017
  • First job I had and first experience stepping into the kitchen did a 3 months job there
  • Most of the job will be washing dishes, preparing bain marie, and preparing simple mise en place

Education

Commercial Cookery

Le Cordon Bleu
Moorabin, Victoria
09.2022

Diploma in Hospitality Management

Acknowledge Education
Melbourne, Victoria
05.2020

Advanced Diploma in Hospitality Management

AA Polytechnic
Melbourne, Victoria
09-2022

Skills

  • Communication
  • Preparation
  • Management
  • Kitchen leadership
  • Inventory management
  • Menu planning
  • Knife skills
  • Ingredient knowledge
  • Detail-oriented

Languages

English
Indonesian
Mandarin

Interests

  • Food Tourism
  • Adventure Travel
  • Team Sports
  • Strategy Games

Timeline

Sous Chef

Mr.L's Bar and Restaurant
09.2024 - Current

Sous Chef

The Courthouse
05.2024 - 09.2024

Junior Sous Chef

Rosetta
02.2022 - 05.2024

Head Chef

MS.SUE
08.2021 - 01.2022

Chef De Partie

Miss Mi
06.2021 - 08.2021

Chef (Casual)

Cooking Corner
03.2021 - 05.2021

Demi Chef

Jamu
06.2020 - 03.2021

Chef (casual)

QT Hotel
09.2019 - 01.2020

Chef (Part time)

MS.Sue
04.2019 - 09.2019

Commis Chef (Part time)

Gami Chicken and Beer
09.2018 - 04.2019

Cook (Apprentice)

Hellenic republic
04.2018 - 09.2018

Cook (Part time)

An Uong
09.2017 - 04.2018

Hand

Laksa Bar
09.2017 - 11.2017

Commercial Cookery

Le Cordon Bleu

Diploma in Hospitality Management

Acknowledge Education

Advanced Diploma in Hospitality Management

AA Polytechnic
Marlowe Harcan