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Philip Feigan

Ringwood North,VIC

Summary

Proven culinary leader with a track record of enhancing customer satisfaction and streamlining kitchen operations at Blood Orange. Expert in menu development, cost control, and fostering team collaboration. Demonstrates culinary expertise and effective communication, achieving significant improvements in food quality and service delivery. Talented kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations. Experienced with all types of cuisine, sourcing ingredients, controlling budgets and boosting restaurant profiles. Conversational Language skills. High-performing Chef offering 10 years of restaurant experience. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams. High-performing individual with solid background in culinary arts. Skilled in creating innovative and delicious dishes while managing kitchen staff and inventory. Efficient and committed to keeping high standards of food safety and sanitation. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure a head chef position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Work History

Cafe Chef

Blood Orange
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by creating visually appealing and delicious menu items.
  • Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure timely and accurate order delivery, improving overall guest experiences.
  • Led a team of kitchen staff to consistently produce high-quality dishes under tight deadlines during peak service hours.
  • Trained new kitchen staff members on proper cooking methods, safety procedures, and cafe policies.

Head Chef

The Coffee Club
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Managed food costs effectively with careful menu planning, accurate portion control, and utilization of seasonal ingredients.
  • Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
  • Developed strong vendor relationships to secure fresh, quality ingredients at competitive prices while supporting local businesses whenever possible.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Arranged for kitchen equipment maintenance and repair when needed.
  • Obtained fresh, local ingredients to lower grocery costs.

Chef

Mulgrave County Club
02.2016
  • Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
  • Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
  • Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
  • Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.
  • Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
  • Successfully met dietary requirements for diverse clientele by providing customized meal options upon request.
  • Upheld stringent food safety regulations, ensuring compliance with all relevant health department guidelines.

Senior Hairdresser

Simon Jon Hair
02.2016

Senior Hairdresser

Hennesy Lane
04.2024 - Current
  • Mentored junior stylists, improving their technical skills and customer service abilities.
  • Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment in compliance with health regulations for both staff and clients'' wellbeing.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, resulting in high levels of customer loyalty and repeat business.
  • Contributed to a positive work atmosphere by demonstrating professionalism, collaboration with colleagues while maintaining open lines of communication.

Education

Certificate III - Hairdressing

Box Hill Institute of TAFE
Melbourne, VIC
07.2019

Cake Decorating - Cakes

Swinburne University of Technology
Melbourne, VIC
04.2014

Certificate III - Commercial Cookery

Swinburne University of Technology
Melbourne, VIC
04.2010

Skills

  • Knife Skills
  • Cooking techniques
  • Ingredient Knowledge
  • Sanitation Practices
  • Food presentation
  • Culinary expertise
  • Food Plating
  • Menu development
  • Sauce preparation
  • Recipe creation
  • Allergy awareness
  • Special diets
  • Grilling proficiency
  • Food quality
  • Effective Communications
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Meal Preparation
  • Portion and cost control
  • Kitchen Operations
  • Hospitality service expertise
  • Made-to-order meals
  • Operations Management
  • Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
  • Food Storage
  • Kitchen Management
  • Food Service Operations
  • Menu Supervision
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Food plating and presentation
  • Sanitation Guidelines
  • Food inventories
  • Banquets and catering
  • New Hire Training
  • Grilling Techniques
  • Company quality standards
  • Purchasing
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Workflow Optimization
  • Pantry restocking
  • Staff Coordination
  • Fine-dining expertise
  • Recipe Development
  • Food safety and sanitation
  • Cost Control
  • Menu Planning
  • Seafood Preparation
  • Order delivery practices
  • Food spoilage prevention
  • Customer Service

Timeline

Senior Hairdresser

Hennesy Lane
04.2024 - Current

Chef

Mulgrave County Club
02.2016

Senior Hairdresser

Simon Jon Hair
02.2016

Cafe Chef

Blood Orange

Head Chef

The Coffee Club

Certificate III - Hairdressing

Box Hill Institute of TAFE

Cake Decorating - Cakes

Swinburne University of Technology

Certificate III - Commercial Cookery

Swinburne University of Technology
Philip Feigan