Maxwell Philbrick Williams
Wooloowin,Australia
Summary
25 year old chef from the UK currently living and working in Australia. Have 5+ years experience working as a cook/chef and over 8 years including commis chef/dishwasher roles. Have experience working at both ski and beach resorts, including five star hotels. Am comfortable living and working remotely. Outside of hospitality I have experience as a Landscape/Gardener as well as outdoor activity instructor.
Currently hold a Working Holiday Visa 417, with the option to extend for three years.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Dunk Island
Mission Beach, QLD
06.2026 - Current
- Oversaw and executed all kitchen operations, ensuring efficient meal service and high guest satisfaction.
- Crafted diverse dishes with fresh, local ingredients.
- Executed opening and closing procedures, upholding strict cleaning standards for safety and hygiene.
Kitchen Supervisor
Big White Ski Resort
Kelowna, Canada
11.2025 - 05.2026
- Led a team of cooks in a busy slope side restaurant
- Coordinated food events and collaborations with other resort outlets to enhance guest experiences.
- Oversaw stock ordering and conducted inventory checks to ensure resource availability.
- Answered and fulfilled instructions from executive sous chefs.
Line Cook
Fairmont Chateau Whistler
Vancouver
05.2024 - 05.2025
- Line/prep cook across three busy restaurants and five kitchen departments within a five star hotel.
- Prepared diverse menu items using industry-standard techniques, ensuring quality and consistency.
- Gained proficiency in operating open flame grills, flat tops, fryers, and various food service stations.
- Contributed to food preparation efforts to support efficient kitchen operations. within a unique Canadian style meat smokehouse, a modern pub style outlet, prepared banquets for large parties of guests and assisted with prep, butchering, baking and canteen food production.
Chef de partie
Woky Ko
Bristol
02.2023 - 05.2024
- Oversaw line section in fast-paced, high-standard Asian fusion restaurant, ensuring timely and quality dish preparation.
- Advanced from commis chef to Chef de Partie through demonstrated skill development and commitment to culinary excellence.
- Prepared authentic Chinese dishes, mastering diverse recipes and cooking techniques to enhance menu offerings.
- Owned and run by Masterchef UK finalist Larkin Cen.
Landscaper/Arborist Assistant
Gwernyfed Walled Garden
Brecon
02.2023 - 03.2024
Commis chef
Dareshack
Bristol
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and assisted in preparing food items for the lunch menu.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness in the kitchen and helped the kitchen run seamlessly.
Commis Chef
Three Horseshoes
Groesfordd
04.2018 - 06.2020
- Commis Chef/Kitchen Hand at a busy double rosette pub in the English countryside.
- Ensured a clean and hygienic kitchen environment to a high standard and assisted with food preparation.
Education
Undergraduate Degree (BoA) - Music Production
Dbs Sound Institute
Bristol, UKHigher National Certificate - Music Production
Hereford Technology College
HerefordA Levels - English, Photography, Media Studies
Hereford Sixth Form College
HerefordSkills
- Recipe development
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Shift scheduling
- Team leadership
- Organization
- Customer service
Languages
English
Personal Information
English
Timeline
Chef
Dunk Island
06.2026 - Current
Kitchen Supervisor
Big White Ski Resort
11.2025 - 05.2026
Line Cook
Fairmont Chateau Whistler
05.2024 - 05.2025
Chef de partie
Woky Ko
02.2023 - 05.2024
Landscaper/Arborist Assistant
Gwernyfed Walled Garden
02.2023 - 03.2024
Commis chef
Dareshack
08.2021 - 02.2022
Commis Chef
Three Horseshoes
04.2018 - 06.2020
Undergraduate Degree (BoA) - Music Production
Dbs Sound Institute
Higher National Certificate - Music Production
Hereford Technology College
A Levels - English, Photography, Media Studies
Hereford Sixth Form College