Nestor Fernandes
Darlinghurst,Australia
Summary
To secure a position as a Chef at one of the state’s most excellent and exceptional food service establishments and to contribute my culinary expertise in preparing outstanding and commendable dishes to provide customers with a world-class dining experience. My long-term career goal is to become a successful head chef in a challenging and reputable establishment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Demi chef de partie
The Langham Sydney
04.2021 - Current
- Assisting in the food preparation process
- Cooking and preparing elements of high quality dishes
- Preparing vegetables, meats and fish
Cook
The Roy Cafe and Indian dining
01.2020 - 11.2021
- Develop recipes and menus by applying market understanding and demand culinary trends
- Monitor food quality and ensure items are stored appropriately
- Proficient in preparing ingredients, including cutting meat and chopping/peeling vegetables and fruit
- Sanitize food preparation and serving areas
Food and Beverage attendant
The Langham Sydney
01.2020 - 04.2021
- Welcoming and greeting guests
- Preparing meeting rooms for events
- Overlook of the set up, buffet, salad counter and other party amenities
Floor supervisor
Michael Chris Caterers
01.2019 - 11.2019
- Welcoming and greeting guests (Host)
- Handling guest queries
- Overlook of the set up, buffet, salad counter and other party amenities
- Menu briefing
- Stock ordering
- Supervised the baking activities like baking of bread, croissants and other bakery items
Food and Beverages Assistant Steward
AIDA Cruises
02.2018 - 12.2018
- Attended Regular Training for German language, Guest Care, Product Knowledge, Grooming Standards, etc
- Communicating directly with Guests i.e
- Presents menus, help with recommendation, receive orders, places orders and handles payments
- Handled the Guests greeting upon arrival and their seating through the maître d
- Upsell wines
- Set-up of the room, buffet and other amenities
- Performed barista duties and Bar Attendant duties when required
Food and Beverages Assistant Steward
AIDA Cruises
01.2017 - 11.2017
- Attended Regular Training for German language, Guest Care, Product Knowledge, Grooming Standards, etc
- Communicating directly with Guests i.e
- Presents menus, help with recommendation, receive orders, places orders and handles payments
- Handled the Guests greeting upon arrival and their seating through the maître d
- Upsell wines
Food and Beverage Waiter
HYATT REGIENCY Mumbai
07.2015 - 10.2016
- Handle Guest’s complaints as per instruction, Consult the Immediate Supervisor
- Contributes to meet/ maximize the Monthly Revenue Budget for the respective Outlet and understands to control the operational expenses
- Understands to control the operational expenses
- Communicates directly with Guests i.e
- Presents menus, helps with recommendation, receives orders, places orders and handle payments
- To promote Efficiency, Confidence, Courtesy and extremely high Standards of Social Skill
- Requesting the all Operational Requirement for Daily Operation, Maintaining Log Book per Stock Food and Beverage
Food and Beverage Captain
Cafe Zoe Mumbai – India
06.2013 - 06.2015
- Attended Regular Training Session in line with the Departmental SOP’s i.e
- Guest Care, Product Knowledge, Grooming Standards, etc
- Communicating directly with Guests i.e
- Presents menus, help with recommendation, receive orders, places orders and handles payments
- Handled the Guests greeting upon arrival and their seating through the hostess
- Contributes to meet/maximize the monthly revenue budget for the respective outlet and understands to control the operational expenses
All-Rounder Trainee Staff
Sahara Star Mumbai – India
06.2012 - 12.2012
- Training in all the core departments; Food & Beverage, Kitchen, Front Office and Housekeeping
- Major Training in F&B (Bar/Restaurant/Events)
Education
Advanced Diploma Hospitality Management – Pastry Strip -
Australia Institute of Business & Technology Sydney, Australia
11.2023
Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Studies -
Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University
11.2023
Guru Nanak Khalsa College of Arts, Science and Commerce -
Working Rights And Availability
Student visa, available to work 40 hours fortnightly and currently available to work all days in a week.
Skills And Achievements
English and Hindi (Fluent), NSW Responsible Service of Alcohol, 10th December 2019
Project Assignment Competition
- Participated in C and D Cocktail competition
- Participated in College Theme Dinner and Theme Lunch
Interest And Hobbies
- Travelling
- Photography
- Trying out cuisines from different culture
- Technology
References
Mr. Eric Lo, Food and Beverage Manager, The Langham, Sydney, +612 8248 5202, Eric.Lo@langhamhotels.com Mr. Chris Fernandes, Co-proprietor of Michael Chris Caterers, +91 98211 66988
Training
Taj Palace Taj Lands’ End ITC Central ITC Grand Maratha The Resort The Retreat J. W. Marriot
Timeline
Demi chef de partie
The Langham Sydney
04.2021 - Current
Cook
The Roy Cafe and Indian dining
01.2020 - 11.2021
Food and Beverage attendant
The Langham Sydney
01.2020 - 04.2021
Floor supervisor
Michael Chris Caterers
01.2019 - 11.2019
Food and Beverages Assistant Steward
AIDA Cruises
02.2018 - 12.2018
Food and Beverages Assistant Steward
AIDA Cruises
01.2017 - 11.2017
Food and Beverage Waiter
HYATT REGIENCY Mumbai
07.2015 - 10.2016
Food and Beverage Captain
Cafe Zoe Mumbai – India
06.2013 - 06.2015
All-Rounder Trainee Staff
Sahara Star Mumbai – India
06.2012 - 12.2012
Advanced Diploma Hospitality Management – Pastry Strip -
Australia Institute of Business & Technology Sydney, Australia
Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Studies -
Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University
Guru Nanak Khalsa College of Arts, Science and Commerce -
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