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Matthew Treacy

Queens Park,WA

Summary

Experienced hospitality professional with strong leadership and relationship-building skills. A passion for Homemade foods .Enjoys the exchange of knowledge

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Chef

Lizottes Live And Cooking
08.2022 - 04.2023
  • Created recipes and prepared advanced dishes.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.

Head Chef

Darrens Small Bar
01.2020 - 07.2022
  • Prepping and execution of A La Carte menu.
  • Stock management, baking for cabinet Menu planning
  • Successful execution of functions and special events.
    This role was during covid 19 where flexibility was paramount to success

Consultant Chef

TGI Fridays Carousel
08.2018 - 10.2018
  • Assist company Executive Chef.
  • Setup section design and preparation to minimise crossover during service.
  • Staff training, supervision and evaluation.
  • Lunch and dinner A'la Carte service for up to 250 persons  
  • Finding preparation methods to maximise labour efficiency

Function Chef

Fremantle Sailing Club
05.2017 - 04.2018
  • Catering for club functions, weddings and private events from 10 persons up to 400.
  • Dietary requirements
  • Forward planning and procuring and prepping requirements

Senior Breakfast Chef

Tradewinds Hotel
05.2016 - 04.2018
  • A'La Carte service for breakfast ,lunch and dinner menu's, baking and menu preparation for functions and events
  • Supervised staff and assisted them with technique, food prep and presentation.

Head Functions Chef

Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club
05.2016 - 04.2017
  • Worked closely with the Head Chef to provide tasty options for guests with food allergies or intolerances.
  • Plated in an attractive manner according to restaurant standards.
  • Managed staff schedules to optimise coverage of peak times.
  • Developed full, tasting, and special events menus.
  • Planned and directed food preparation in a fast-paced environment.

Chef

Self Employed
08.2014 - 08.2016
  • Short term contract chef in the Perth metropolitan area working in multiple venues on a day to day basis 
  • A` la Carte, functions and short order.
  • Ordering , rostering
  • Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes that met customer needs.
  • Upheld standards of cleanliness, food handling and safety.

Senior Breakfast Chef

Beaufort Street Merchant
11.2011 - 06.2013
  • Running busy A'La Carte pass for Breakfast
  • Daily baking of scones, brownies, muffins and cakes.
  • Managed a team of four
  • Ordering, preparation and management of stock levels
  • Menu Planning and costing of goods.

Chef

Brush Fork & Pencil
11 2010 - 11 2011
  • Preparation, delivery and service of Hand/ homemade food items 
  • Board room lunches, private dinner parties and special events
  • Cocktail and Platter and small "Fork and talk" meals.
  • Recipe Building and refining
  • Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes that met customer needs and palates.

Skills

  • Food, Wage Costing and Menu planning
  • Special events, Offsite Catering, Functions, A'La carte
  • Staff training and development
  • Procurement and supplier relationships
  • Kitchen systems and standard recipes
  • Homemade foods
  • Staff training and mentoring
  • Self-motivated
  • Extremely organized
  • Banquets and Catering
  • Fine Dining Expertise
  • Equipment Purchasing

Timeline

Head Chef

Lizottes Live And Cooking
08.2022 - 04.2023

Head Chef

Darrens Small Bar
01.2020 - 07.2022

Consultant Chef

TGI Fridays Carousel
08.2018 - 10.2018

Function Chef

Fremantle Sailing Club
05.2017 - 04.2018

Senior Breakfast Chef

Tradewinds Hotel
05.2016 - 04.2018

Head Functions Chef

Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club
05.2016 - 04.2017

Chef

Self Employed
08.2014 - 08.2016

Senior Breakfast Chef

Beaufort Street Merchant
11.2011 - 06.2013

Chef

Brush Fork & Pencil
11 2010 - 11 2011
Matthew Treacy