Marlowe Harcan
South Yarra,Australia
Summary
Adaptable professional with 8 years of experience in the hospitality industry, possessing a strong ability to learn quickly and adjust to new environments. Proven track record in efficiently completing tasks across diverse settings, complemented by skills in manual labor and equipment operation. Known for maintaining a clean, organized workspace while driving continuous improvement and effectively managing change.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Spice Temple
Southbank, VIC
09.2024 - Current
- Modern Chinese restaurant in Crown Complex, owned by the same group as my past employer; hence, the recruitment process is pretty straightforward.
- Working as a casual chef, doing the wok section most of the time. Day-to-day tasks would be preparation and service.
Sous Chef
The Courthouse
North Melbourne, VIC
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Working alongside the Head Chef and Senior Sous Chef, in charge two days a week in a team of ten chefs.
- Exciting venue with new specials every week; I learned a lot about a good management system and picked up a lot of good habits.
Junior Sous Chef
Rosetta
Southbank, VIC
02.2022 - 05.2024
- I felt my experience wasn't enough to be a head chef, so I joined an Italian restaurant and am loving the experience.
- My task will mostly be to support my head chef and senior sous chef in kitchen-related duties, being an all-rounder in all sections, ordering, and pass.
- I enjoyed working here the most, but sadly, the venue had to close down.
Head Chef
MS.SUE
Footscray, VIC
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Modern Asian Fusion restaurant, 50 seating, trusted by my previous employer to run the kitchen as a head chef.
- Managed a team of four chefs, including myself and two kitchen hands. The task would be: Rostering, Ordering, Documenting invoice, Stock take, Preparation, service, opening and cloing
- I took charge for six months and had to leave beacuse I felt there is still so much to learn out there and wanted to learn other cuisine.
Chef De Partie
Miss Mi
Melbourne CBD, VIC
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Newly opened hotel with the idea of modern Southeast Asian cuisine. In charge of the grill and wok section, sadly I had to leave after another lockdown.
Chef
Cooking Corner
Melbourne CBD, VIC
03.2021 - 05.2021
- I did a part-time job during the lockdown period, working alongside the head chef/owner.
Demi Chef
Jamu
Richmond, VIC
06.2020 - 03.2021
- First full-time job after lockdown was eased; assisted the head chef with preparation and service in the larder and fryer.
- The head chef later resigned, and I gained more responsibility to support the head chef in the small team as an all-rounder.
Commis Chef
QT Hotel
Melbourne CBD, VIC
09.2019 - 01.2020
- I mostly worked in the larder and fish section, but I was let go from the job due to COVID.
Chef
MS.Sue
Footscray, VIC
04.2019 - 09.2019
- Assisting the head chef with openings, preparation, and day-to-day closing as a part time chef.
Commis Chef
Gami Chicken and Beer
Glenferrie, VIC
09.2018 - 04.2019
- Learned service operation for all sections, preparation, and storing. Worked alongside the head chef.
Cook (Apprentice)
Hellenic republic
Carlton, VIC
04.2018 - 09.2018
- Work here as a part of my school internship. Worked in larder section doing preparation and service.
Cook
An Uong
Richmond, VIC
09.2017 - 04.2018
- First kitchen job in a modern Vietnamese restaurant; learned service and preparation.
Kitchen Hand
Laksa Bar
Melbourne CBD, VIC
09.2017 - 11.2017
- The first job I had and my first experience stepping into the kitchen was a three-month job there.
- Most of the job will be washing dishes, preparing a bain-marie, and preparing simple mise en place.
Education
Advanced Diploma in Hospitality Management
AA Polytechnic
Melbourne, Victoria09-2022
Diploma in Hospitality Management
Acknowledge Education
Melbourne, Victoria05.2020
Commercial Cookery
Le Cordon Bleu
Moorabin, Victoria09-2018
Skills
- Adaptability
- Culinary techniques
- Knife use
- Knife skills
- Problem-solving
- Creative menu planning
- Quality control
Hobbies and Interests
- Food Tourism
- Adventure Travel
- Team Sports
- Strategy Games
Skills
- Communication
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Indonesian
Native/ Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Chef
Spice Temple
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
Cooking Corner
03.2021 - 05.2021
Demi Chef
Jamu
06.2020 - 03.2021
Commis Chef
QT Hotel
09.2019 - 01.2020
Chef
MS.Sue
04.2019 - 09.2019
Commis Chef
Gami Chicken and Beer
09.2018 - 04.2019
Cook (Apprentice)
Hellenic republic
04.2018 - 09.2018
Cook
An Uong
09.2017 - 04.2018
Kitchen Hand
Laksa Bar
09.2017 - 11.2017
Advanced Diploma in Hospitality Management
AA Polytechnic
Diploma in Hospitality Management
Acknowledge Education
Commercial Cookery
Le Cordon Bleu
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