- Adventure Travel
- Learning new cooking techniques and expanding my culinary skills
Parshan Thaver
Pyrmont
Summary
Experienced Head Chef with a strong grasp of recipes and cooking techniques. Specializes in portion control, menu planning, and inventory management in diverse culinary environments. Passionate about food and hospitality, excels in overseeing kitchen operations and food preparation. Demonstrated success in restaurants, cafes, corporate catering, and pubs, highlighting versatile culinary skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Chef/Manager of Operations
Vic's Quality Meat
11.2022 - 04.2025
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
- Developed and cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Obtained fresh, local ingredients to lower grocery costs.
Head Chef
Black Sugar Coffee Company
01.2020 - 10.2022
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Arranged for kitchen equipment maintenance and repair when needed.
SNR CDP
SCARY CANARY
01.2019 - Current
- Running kitchen operations
- Weekly specials
- Minimal ordering
SNR CDP
CAFE MORSO
05.2017 - 01.2019
- Manage / maintain all sections
- Minimal ordering
- Occasionally run kitchen
HEAD CHEF / Consultant
BENJAMIN & DAUGHTERS
11.2016 - 05.2017
- Creating a brand-new menu
- Hiring/training staff
- Rostering
- Maintaining hygiene level
HEAD CHEF
FRATELLI FRESH/CAFÉ SOPRA
01.2010 - 09.2016
- Menu Planning
- Rostering
- Hiring / Training staff
SNR C.D.P
MONTANIA-CAFÉ-BAR-RESTAURANT
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Maintain multiple sections, pans, larder, and desserts. Weekly menu specials. Running a kitchen of 6, daily purchasing.
4TH Year apprentice
OCCIDENTAL HOTEL
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Maintain and run hot / cold larder, weekly menu specials, ordering of produce.
Apprentice chef
CENTENNIAL HOTEL
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Maintain & run pizza, larder, hot/cold larder, pastry
Education
Cert 3 - commercial cookery
Ultimo Tafe
01.2007
Year 10 Certificate -
Rooty Hill High School
01.2003
Skills
- Effective multitasking
- RSA
- Organizational skills
- Problem-solving
- Excellent communication
Certification
Responsible service of alcohol
Interests
Timeline
Head Chef/Manager of Operations
Vic's Quality Meat
11.2022 - 04.2025
Head Chef
Black Sugar Coffee Company
01.2020 - 10.2022
SNR CDP
SCARY CANARY
01.2019 - Current
SNR CDP
CAFE MORSO
05.2017 - 01.2019
HEAD CHEF / Consultant
BENJAMIN & DAUGHTERS
11.2016 - 05.2017
HEAD CHEF
FRATELLI FRESH/CAFÉ SOPRA
01.2010 - 09.2016
SNR C.D.P
MONTANIA-CAFÉ-BAR-RESTAURANT
01.2009 - 01.2010
4TH Year apprentice
OCCIDENTAL HOTEL
01.2007 - 01.2008
Apprentice chef
CENTENNIAL HOTEL
01.2004 - 01.2007
Cert 3 - commercial cookery
Ultimo Tafe
Year 10 Certificate -
Rooty Hill High School
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