Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
References
Timeline
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McKenna Bancroft

REDCLIFFE,QLD

Summary

I am a highly trained Hospitality manager known for remaining composed and calm under extreme pressure. I am a team leader that's supervised kitchen teams in high-stress restaurant environments. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Executive Chef Manager

Aveo
ALBANY CREEK, QLD
12.2018 - Current
  • Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
  • streamlined kitchen processes by implementing efficient workflows.
  • Managed kitchen staff, ensured smooth operations and efficiency.
  • Participated in menu planning meetings with management team.
  • assisted in budgeting and financial planning for the kitchen.
  • Built and managed relationships with local vendors to obtain fresh, quality ingredients at cost-effective prices.
  • Determined schedules and staff requirements.
  • Performed financial analysis and recommended effective methods to cut costs.
  • Developed diverse menus, optimizing seasonal ingredients availability.
  • Analyzed recipes to determine menu prices based on cost of food, labor and overhead.

Qld Coordinator

Chefs on the Run
Brisbane CBD, QLD
05.2016 - 11.2018
  • Interpreted and explained human resources policies, procedures or regulations.
  • Partnered with managers to create succession plans.
  • Ensured compliance with labor laws and regulations.
  • Investigated and resolved employee relations issues efficiently.
  • Developed work schedules according to budgets and workloads, covering priority tasks.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Accurately processed data, validation and transmission for weekly, semi-monthly and sales payrolls.

Education

Trade Certificate in Commercial Cooking -

Hospitality Training Assocation
Brisbane, QLD
02-2003

Skills

  • Kitchen Management
  • Recipe creation
  • Training and mentoring
  • Event Planning
  • Menu Planning
  • Food Safety Regulations

Accomplishments

First in Queensland for Best industrial caterer for 2023. Runner up for Australia.

Certification

Food Safety Supervisor certificate

Currant police check

Trade Certificate for commercial cooking

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Executive Chef Manager

Aveo
12.2018 - Current

Qld Coordinator

Chefs on the Run
05.2016 - 11.2018

Trade Certificate in Commercial Cooking -

Hospitality Training Assocation

Food Safety Supervisor certificate

Currant police check

Trade Certificate for commercial cooking

McKenna Bancroft