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Nicholas Eggler

Morningside,QLD

Summary

Motivated, innovative, and passionate head chef bringing fresh, modern, and exciting menus into reality.

Proven proficiency in maintaining food safety standards.

Keeping inline with monetary boundaries whilst preparing menus and Rostering staff

Experienced in enhancing supplier, in-house, and customer relations.

Focused on creating memorable dining (and drinking) experiences for guests through quality and creativity.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Chef

Vacenti
Brisbane, QLD
01.2024 - Current
  • Coordinated with nutritionists to develop meals addressing special dietary needs.
  • Designed diverse menus and recipes for resident events and corporate functions.
  • Guided new chefs on advanced cooking techniques and kitchen equipment utilization.
  • Ensured compliance with QLD Health and The Aged Care Commission regulations on hygiene and sanitation.

Head Chef

Compass Group
Brisbane, QLD
09.2023 - 12.2023
  • Maintained kitchen inventory by sourcing supplies and managing stock levels.
  • Supervised kitchen staff to ensure efficient food preparation and service quality.
  • Worked alongside front-of-house team to improve service delivery during Rush hours.
  • Managed the organization of special events, banquets, and catering services as necessary.

Executive Chef

Luna Group
Brisbane, QLD
02.2023 - 09.2023
  • Led kitchen operations to ensure high-quality meal preparation and presentation.
  • Coordinated, executed, and developed exceptional high-quality fine dining dishes, many continuing to appear on the menu today.
  • Built and nurtured relationships with suppliers and representatives, using only the highest quality ingredients.
  • Managed all food expenses
  • Coordinated with the front-of-house, Bar staff and managers to streamline service.
  • Crafted specialty cocktail list and weekly food specials to ensure limited wastage and gauge community interest for future menu items.

Sous Chef

Luna Group
Brisbane, QLD
10.2022 - 02.2023
  • Collaborated with the Executive Chef to create innovative dishes.
  • Coordinated ordering, receiving, storage, and distribution of food items.
  • Ensured food preparation and presentation met high standards of quality and sanitation.

Sous Chef

1st Edition
Brisbane, QLD
06.2022 - 10.2022
  • Assisted in menu planning and food preparation for daily service.
  • Created a positive work environment by encouraging teamwork among staff members.

Chef

Intercontinental
Hayman Island, QLD
05.2021 - 05.2022
  • Prepared diverse dishes in accordance with Intercontinental's 5-Star Standards.
  • Assisted in special events by coordinating menu items and service logistics efficiently.
  • Worked in all five on island kitchens, working closely with, and learning from some of the best chefs, sommeliers and Front of house staff in the country.

Apprentice chef

Simpson Hospitality Group
Evans Head, NSW
12.2017 - 05.2021

Education

SITSS00069 - Food Safety Supervisor Certificate

AIFS
01-2023

Certificate III - Commercial Cookery

TAFE NSW
NSW
05-2021

Skills

  • Modern Menu design
  • Event coordination
  • Supplier relations
  • Food safety compliance
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Food and beverage pairing
  • Fine-dining expertise

Timeline

Head Chef

Vacenti
01.2024 - Current

Head Chef

Compass Group
09.2023 - 12.2023

Executive Chef

Luna Group
02.2023 - 09.2023

Sous Chef

Luna Group
10.2022 - 02.2023

Sous Chef

1st Edition
06.2022 - 10.2022

Chef

Intercontinental
05.2021 - 05.2022

Apprentice chef

Simpson Hospitality Group
12.2017 - 05.2021

SITSS00069 - Food Safety Supervisor Certificate

AIFS

Certificate III - Commercial Cookery

TAFE NSW

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