Paul Moran
Brisbane,QLD
Summary
Experienced Head Chef with a demonstrated history of working in the hospitality industry. Skilled in catering, culinary management, recipe testing, menu costing, and gourmet food. Strong operations professional with a Diploma of Education in Hospitality Management from Club Training Australia.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chef Manager
Cater Care The Plains Aged Care
Eight Mile Plains , QLD
08.2024 - Current
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
- Ordered food supplies every week to restock inventory, remaining aware of budgets.
- Resolved resident complaints regarding food quality or service promptly and professionally.
- Trained kitchen staff in safely operating and handling equipment, machinery and utensils.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
- Directed preparation, delivery and service of catering and special meal requests.
- Supervised all kitchen operations, including ordering supplies and equipment maintenance.
- Ensured food safety by monitoring temperature control points, date marking, and rotating stock.
- Supervised food preparation staff to deliver high-quality results.
- I spoke at the Resident Advisory Committee meetings to discuss the catering operation.
Head Chef
Eagle tavern
09.2019 - 07.2024
- In charge of all aspects of the kitchen including
- In charge of 9 staff
- Writing menus
- Writing rosters and imputing in the system
- Haccp compliance
- Stocktaking while maintaining food cost and Gps
- Doubling turnover in 3 years
Chef
Boundary hotel
12.2018 - 09.2019
- Cooking
- Prepping
- Cleaning
- Other jobs as directed by the head chef
Chef
Chefs On The Run Australia
06.2018 - 02.2019
- Going to multiple venues
- Cooking
- Prepping
- Cleaning
- Other jobs as directed by the head chef
Chef
The Glen Hotel and Suites
02.2017 - 05.2018
- Cooking
- Prepping
- Cleaning
- Other jobs as directed by the head chef
Chef
Pinnacle People Australia
11.2016 - 02.2017
- Going to multiple venues
- Cooking
- Prepping
- Cleaning
- Other jobs as directed by the head chef
Head Chef
Mick o malleys
11.2015 - 11.2016
- In charge of all aspects of the kitchen including
- In charge of 6 staff
- Writing menus
- Writing rosters and imputing in the system
- Haccp compliance
- Stocktaking while maintaining food cost and Gps
Sous Chef
Jubliee hotel
08.2015 - 12.2015
Chef
Hatch & co.
05.2015 - 08.2015
Sous Chef
mick o malleys
12.2014 - 05.2015
Chef de Partie
Friday's Riverside
08.2014 - 12.2014
Chef de partie
JW Marriott Hotel Grosovenor house London
01.2011 - 01.2013
commis chef
Absolute Taste
11.2009 - 05.2011
Education
Diploma of Education - Hospitality
Club training Australia
08.2021
Diploma cert3 equivalent - Proffesional Cookery
Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology
01.2007
Skills
- Culinary Skills
- Sauces
- Food & Beverage
- Menu Costing
- Gourmet
- Menu Engineering
- Recipe Development
- Culinary Management
- Seafood
- Food Cost Management
Certification
Certificate IV, Commercial Cookery
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Chef Manager
Cater Care The Plains Aged Care
08.2024 - Current
Head Chef
Eagle tavern
09.2019 - 07.2024
Chef
Boundary hotel
12.2018 - 09.2019
Chef
Chefs On The Run Australia
06.2018 - 02.2019
Chef
The Glen Hotel and Suites
02.2017 - 05.2018
Chef
Pinnacle People Australia
11.2016 - 02.2017
Head Chef
Mick o malleys
11.2015 - 11.2016
Sous Chef
Jubliee hotel
08.2015 - 12.2015
Chef
Hatch & co.
05.2015 - 08.2015
Sous Chef
mick o malleys
12.2014 - 05.2015
Chef de Partie
Friday's Riverside
08.2014 - 12.2014
Chef de partie
JW Marriott Hotel Grosovenor house London
01.2011 - 01.2013
commis chef
Absolute Taste
11.2009 - 05.2011
Diploma of Education - Hospitality
Club training Australia
Diploma cert3 equivalent - Proffesional Cookery
Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology
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