Matthew Brock

Successfully manage the companies motherstock program by maintaining the health of over 450 varieties of plants, trees and shrubs. This role supports my current technical studies in Horticulture and another passion of mine, gardening.

Led the culinary direction of the company and kitchen operating standards across 32 residential aged care homes. Menu design and development. Recruit, train and induct all chefs/ chef managers. Support daily kitchen operations and chef managers with a hands-on approach.

Reason for leaving; Position made redundant due to impending sale to Opal

Delivering high quality food and beverage services on Sir Richard Branson's’ private island. Designing and delivering modern food styles using ethically sourced, local produce. Interacting with high profile guests and clients.

Reason for leaving: Family relocation interstate

Design, develop and deliver all training courses for the Artisan Baking training centre. Oversee cafe kitchen operations along with partnering with ARE (Airport Retail Enterprise) to open; Brasserie Bread, T2 - Sydney Domestic Airport Brasserie Bread, T1 - Melbourne International Airport.

Reason for leaving: Family relocation overseas - China

• Private Catering for high profile clients; the Mayor of Hangzhou
• Culinary consulting; Paris cafe chain
• the Artisan Bread Project; make and deliver a range of Artisan breads to the expat community and the local international school

Program design, development and delivery of; Cert III Commercial Cookery and Cert III Patisserie. Manage a team of 15 lecturers/trainers. Successfully manage audits, internal and external compliance, validation and professional development.

Reason for leaving: Company restructure due to drop in student registration - Hospitality taken off national 'skills on demand list'

Enjoyed an early career with amazing kitchen teams, chefs and front of house staff in excellent venues around Sydney; Slip Inn, Fratelli Paradiso, Sealevel, Novotel Cronulla, Cronulla Hotel, Sutherland District Trade Union Club, Skyroom Restaurant