Mustafa Sameer Hassan
Kew,Melbourne
Summary
Dynamic Pastry Chef with experience in upscale dining and high-volume production environments. Possess strong leadership abilities, demonstrated through management of large to mid-scale pastry operations. Known for my creativity and passion towards the profession whilst maintaining quality, and optimizing efficiency. Eager to deliver customer satisfaction with top-notch dessert experiences. loves to leverage skills in challenging culinary environments that fosters growth and creativity.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Pastry Chef
Knead on Benson
Auckland, Auckland
02.2024 - 12.2024
- High-End Pastry Production: Worked on croissants, danishes, and rosettes, savory and sweet. Made with the highest quality of ingredients and perfect steps leading to a fine-dining standard.
- Eclair and Cake Innovation: Introduced elevated éclairs to the patisserie with contemporary cakes.
- Weekend Specials: Created 4-5 new flavors/products for the customers every weekend through research and development, customer feedback, and current market trends.
- Teamwork and Communication: Working well with the team to create and communicate effectively about contemporary product creation and production knowledge.
Head Pastry Chef
InterContinental Hotel
Auckland, Auckland
03.2024 - 05.2024
- Welcome Amenities: working on petit amenities for VIP guests of the hotel.
- Pastry à la carte: Creating and serving casual fine-dining desserts in the hotel's restaurant.
- Menu Creation: Working alongside the executive chef to create a dessert menu that reflects quality and seasonal produce within the restaurant's set cuisine.
- Maintaining Brand Quality: Creating high-quality experiences that align with and maintain their quality.
- Staff Training: Training the Pastry team to fulfill their tasks effectively within the hotel's standards.
- Fixed-Term Role: Covered the existing Head pastry Chef's time off and got offered the position upon his departure. Had to decline the offer, as I had plans underway to move to Melbourne.
Baker/Pastry Chef
Daily Bread
Belmont
08.2021 - 12.2023
- Baking and Garnishing: Crafted and decorated laminated pastries, cakes, doughnuts, with precision.
- Dough Preparation: Accurately weighed and mixed dough to be used for lamination.
- Lamination: Proficient in laminating, cutting, proving, and processing pastries.
- Teamwork: Collaborated with a diverse team to achieve goals and resolve product-related issues.
- Mentorship: Trained staff in bakery techniques and procedures, ensuring consistency and growth.
Pastry Chef
Miann Patisserie
Auckland
11.2018 - 07.2021
- Crafting high-volume artisanal chocolate: Selection of bean, roast, and grind for optimal taste and texture.
- Bean-to-bar products: Cake garnishes, chocolate bonbons, bars, and similar chocolate retail products.
- Pastry à la carte: Prepping and serving dishes with pace and perfection.
- Elevated Cabinet items production: Churning gelato and sorbet, producing entremets and macarons.
Student Chef
Eden Park
10.2016 - 10.2018
Education
Bachelors of Culinary Arts (level 7) -
Auckland University of Technology
10.2019
Certificate in Hospitality and Events (Level 4) -
Auckland University of Technology
10.2016
Cookery level 2 -
Auckland Hotel and Chef Training School
02.2016
Skills
- Recipe development, modern cooking techniques
- Pastry, chocolate production, and plated fine desserts
- Exceptional customer service
- Food trend knowledge, menu planning
- Team coordination, management, and communication
- High-standard food safety and handling
- Problem-solving attitude and attention to detail
- Performable in high-pace environments
Hobbies and Interests
On days off, I like to read culinary books to enhance my skills in specific topics such as Chocolate, Bread and Pastry from Industry leading professionals. I also enjoy watching T.V shows, movies and working out at the gym for my physique, playing sports in hopes of leading a healthy lifestyle.
Personal Objective
Seeking to obtain a position in an organization that offers variety of responsibilities where I can utilize and further build my acquired knowledge, skills and experience. Working towards my goal of becoming one of the best Pastry Chef/Chocolatier around.
References
Kevin Tjiawi
InterContinental Ex- Head Pastry Chef
Phone: +64211152222
Email:
Timeline
Head Pastry Chef
InterContinental Hotel
03.2024 - 05.2024
Senior Pastry Chef
Knead on Benson
02.2024 - 12.2024
Baker/Pastry Chef
Daily Bread
08.2021 - 12.2023
Pastry Chef
Miann Patisserie
11.2018 - 07.2021
Student Chef
Eden Park
10.2016 - 10.2018
Bachelors of Culinary Arts (level 7) -
Auckland University of Technology
Certificate in Hospitality and Events (Level 4) -
Auckland University of Technology
Cookery level 2 -
Auckland Hotel and Chef Training School
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