Minkyu Kim
Canberra,ACT
Summary
Passionate and disciplined culinary professional with over 11 years of international kitchen experience, including the US, UAE, and Australia. Strong foundation in food safety, kitchen hygiene, and team collaboration. Proven ability to lead and support high-volume service with consistency, precision, and pride. Seeking to contribute expertise to a dynamic kitchen team in Australia.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Head chef
Cafe2617
04.2022 - 07.2025
- Managed kitchen operations and preperation
- Maintained ordering and supplier coordination
- Supervised kitchen hygiene and rostering, stock control
Head chef
The Tasty Hill
04.2022 - 07.2025
- Led hot section in modern Korean fusion kitchen
- Ensured consistency and high plating standards during busy services
- Trained new staffs
- Stock and budget control
Sous Chef
Pavilion Hotel
09.2016 - 03.2022
- Breakfast(buffet), lunch(a la carte), dinner(a la carte), roomservice
- Large banquet (up to 200pax)
- Managed kitchen operations and prep
- Supervised kitchen hygiene
- Assist head chef designed a la carte and function menu
- New staff training and roastering
- Assist stock and budget control
demi Chef de Partie
Conrad Hilton Dubai
08.2013 - 08.2015
- Assisted incharge in fine dining section (grill & garnish, cook pasta)
- Delivered service for large banquet (up to 500pax) and a la carte operations
- Followed luxury hospitality kitchen standards
- Italian Restaurant - Ballaro
Cook
Gold Strike Casino & Resorts (MGM Group)
06.2012 - 07.2013
- Prepared buffet and station meals in fast-paced kitchen
- Supported multiple sections including prep and hot line
Education
Associate's Degree - Western Culinary Arts
Hyejeon College
Korea02.2010
Skills
- Food safety
- Kitchen management
- Team management
- Menu development
- Menu planning
- Cost control
Languages
Korean (Native)
English (Professional Working Proficiency)
Timeline
Head chef
Cafe2617
04.2022 - 07.2025
Head chef
The Tasty Hill
04.2022 - 07.2025
Sous Chef
Pavilion Hotel
09.2016 - 03.2022
demi Chef de Partie
Conrad Hilton Dubai
08.2013 - 08.2015
Cook
Gold Strike Casino & Resorts (MGM Group)
06.2012 - 07.2013
Associate's Degree - Western Culinary Arts
Hyejeon College