NATHAN LESTER
Sydney,Australia
Summary
I am hardworking and extremely passionate about cooking, I have completed my Cert III Commercial Cookery, and would like to work in your venue in order to develop a stronger foundation for my future in the industry.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef de Partie
Porcine
11.2025 - 04.2026
- Prepared and presented high-quality dishes in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Managed inventory and ordered supplies to maintain freshness and quality.
- Monitored cooking times and temperatures for optimal food preparation.
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness and organization of the kitchen workspace.
- Coordinated with front-of-house staff for timely dish service during peak hours.
Chef de partie
Mountain Restaurant
London
06.2024 - 10.2025
- Preparing and cooking food across multiple sections including larder, pastry, wood fire oven and plancha.
- Prepping whole fish including scaling and filleting.
- Butchering cuts of meat.
- Cooking a wide range of dishes from salads to whole lobster stews during service.
- Ensuring all dietary requirements are met on all dishes.
- Involved in pop ups and events.
Chef de partie
Brat Climpson's Arch
London
06.2023 - 05.2024
- Cooking seasonal produce and specialised dishes in a busy restaurant.
- Working with fish, shellfish, meat, vegetables and salads.
- Cooking with live fire including use of a charcoal grill and a wood fire oven.
- Preparation of sauces.
- Preparation of all desserts for the restaurant including cakes, meringues, creme caramel, choux buns.
Commis pastry chef
Restaurant Gordon Ramsay
London
12.2022 - 05.2023
- Prepared dishes and maintained quality to high standards.
- Trained in cooking both classic and contemporary pastry cooking.
- Responsible for producing recipes including bread, sauces, pastries, cakes, tarts meringues and soufflés.
- Assisted savoury section such as larder, garnish, meat, fish in preparing sauces, salads and sides.
DEMI CHEF
Mimi's Sydney
Sydney, Australia
02.2020 - 10.2022
- Monitored stock levels of both ingredients and seasonings, notifying head chef of low levels to support prompt ordering.
- Adhered to food safety regulations and culinary best practices in preparation of ingredients and meals.
- Supported chef de partie in daily mise-en-place, assigned preparation projects and inventory activities.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Prepping various vegetables, sauces and proteins such as meat and fish across both larder and garnish sections.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Cleaned kitchen counters, refrigerators and freezers.
- Performed stock rotation and inventory counts to provide list of low-stock kitchen items.
- Seasoned and marinated cuts of meat, poultry and fish.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Assisted other chefs with ingredients preparation in support of recipes designed by head chef.
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
- Spent time both on garnish section as well as running a larder section of multiple chefs.
APPRENTICE CHEF
Mimi's Sydney
Sydney, Australia
02.2020 - 02.2022
- Prepared cooking ingredients for service.
- Cooking, prepping and overall running of my own section as well as helping others prep and cook their sections including the fry section, the pizza section and also running the pass when the head chef is not working.
- Completed orders from multiple different suppliers in the absence of the head chef.
- Cleaning dishes and packing down and cleaning the kitchen each night.
BARTENDER
The Lansdowne Hotel
Sydney, Australia
05.2018 - 09.2020
- Upsold daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
- Managed accurate register and produced daily sales reports backing up inventory usage numbers.
- Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
- Assisted servers with specialty drinks orders by preparing on-demand items without delay.
- Polished glassware, bussed tables and removed debris to keep customer areas fresh and clean.
- Kept accurate inventories and notified management of ordering needs for liquor, beer, wine and bar supplies.
APPRENTICE CHEF
Lansdowne Hotel
Sydney, Australia
09.2018 - 02.2020
BARTENDER AND ASSISTANT MANAGER
Friend In Hand Hotel
Glebe, Australia
05.2016 - 04.2018
- Opening the pub, including emptying poker machines, counting all tills and the main float and assisting with banking.
- Serving customers as well as taking bookings and helping to organise functions.
BARTENDER
Beach Burrito Company
Coogee, Australia
10.2015 - 09.2016
APPRENTICE PANEL BEATER
Scientific Motor Body Works
Sydney, Australia
03.2012 - 01.2015
- Created and reviewed work orders detailing required repairs per shop and manufacturer guidelines.
- Evaluated OEM manufacturer schematics and service documentation to identify parts to order.
- Inspected new parts and areas of repair to verify correctness and quality.
Education
High School Certificate -
South Sydney High School
Maroubra01-2010
Skills
- Staff Supervision and Coordination
- Customer Service
- Coordinating Kitchen Staff
- Quality Control and Oversight
- Sanitation and Cleaning
- Recordkeeping and Documentation
References
- Jeffrey De Rome, Head chef of Mimi's Sydney, jeffrey.derome@merivale.com, +61404 942 566
- Courtney Blyde, Head Chef of The Lansdowne Hotel, +61480 201 323
- Mark Lucas, Restaurant Manager of Mamasan Surry Hills, +61422 795 492
Timeline
Chef de Partie
Porcine
11.2025 - 04.2026
Chef de partie
Mountain Restaurant
06.2024 - 10.2025
Chef de partie
Brat Climpson's Arch
06.2023 - 05.2024
Commis pastry chef
Restaurant Gordon Ramsay
12.2022 - 05.2023
DEMI CHEF
Mimi's Sydney
02.2020 - 10.2022
APPRENTICE CHEF
Mimi's Sydney
02.2020 - 02.2022
APPRENTICE CHEF
Lansdowne Hotel
09.2018 - 02.2020
BARTENDER
The Lansdowne Hotel
05.2018 - 09.2020
BARTENDER AND ASSISTANT MANAGER
Friend In Hand Hotel
05.2016 - 04.2018
BARTENDER
Beach Burrito Company
10.2015 - 09.2016
APPRENTICE PANEL BEATER
Scientific Motor Body Works
03.2012 - 01.2015
High School Certificate -
South Sydney High School