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