PHUONG THUY (AMELIA) TRAN
Strathfield,NSW
Summary
CAREER OBJECTIVES I wish to contribute my current skills attending to organization’s needs through what I had learnt and experienced from school and previous workplace.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES: - Effective communication: Always listening, confidence in communication and willing to learn - Teamwork: I am able to work with others people through specific plan, work diary, time expected to complete.
- Initiative: Careful on time, actively at work and continuous improvement as well as high adaptability.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Park Hyatt Sydney
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
- Coordinated with vendors to order supplies and maintain high quality standards.
- Monitored food and labor costs to verify budget targets were met.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current culinary trends and techniques.
- Developed full, tasting and special events menus to meet establishment needs and maintain strong customer levels.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
- Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Developed new recipes and flavor combinations to enhance customer dining experience.
Chef De Partie
Park Hyatt Sydney
10.2020 - 12.2022
- Abided by company standards in terms of portion and serving sizes.
- Helped colleagues adhere to tough restaurant requirements through practical discipline and motivation.
- Directed junior chef in restaurant kitchen and field to maintain department objectives, standards, guidelines and budget.
- Maximized customer satisfaction and team operations by executing command-based structure and staff performance oversight.
- Training young chef on culinary techniques
- Established and maintained regular maintenance schedule, keeping kitchen tools and equipment in operable condition.
- Liaised closely with kitchen and front-of-house personnel.
- Conducted frequent line checks to keep food at proper temperatures in holding zones.
- Monitored food products, driving quality, freshness and integrity.
- Supervised kitchen food preparation in demanding, high-volume environments.
- Coordinate with head chef and sous chef to maintain team productivity and restaurant quality.
Chef De Partie
RILEY STREET GARAGE, PALOUR GROUP
03.2018 - 12.2019
- Prepare order list of ingredients according to business demands
- Consult with Executive chef and Head chef for guidance and authorization of order
- Prepare and cooking food (Grill)
- Work with and co-ordinate with orders in preparation and production of food
- Receive and store goods in correct areas
- Prepare and present menu items showing variety and flair, within the cost margins specified by the restaurant
- Train others staff
- Functions/ Wedding/ Christmas party (200 people)
Commis chef
STANTON & CO, PALOUR GROUP
10.2017 - 02.2018
- Monitoring quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation
- Preparing and cooking food (Larder and Pastry)
- Prepare and ensure availability of mis en place as required
- Catering function (70 – 160 people)
Chef/ Cook
FRESH CATERING COMPANY, SYDNEY, THE BAR AT THE END, THE WHARF
01.2017 - 08.2017
- Preparing food for service (Larder and Pastry)
- Catering (50 – 100 people)
Education
BBA - Hospitality Administration And Management
Torrens University Australia
Sydney, NSW04.2019
CERT III, IV COMMERCIAL COOKERY WILLIAM BLUE - Hospitality Management, Commercial Cookery
WILLIAM BLUE COLLEGE OF HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT
01.2019
APM COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATION
09.2015
BBA - Business Administration
Van Lang University
Viet Nam09.2014
Skills
- COMPUTER SKILLS - Confident with all office applications (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint), email, internet and social network
- Customer Service
- Active Listening
- Flexible Schedule
- Critical Thinking
- Reliable & Trustworthy
- Stock and Supply Management
- Staff Supervision and Coordination
- Sanitation and Cleaning
- Food Preparing, Plating and Presentation
- Team Collaboration
- Quality Control and Oversight
- Safe Food Handling
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Quality Control
- Cost Control and Budgeting
- Cooking Technique Demonstrations
- Kitchen Management
- Disciplinary Action
- Menu Planning
- Stocking and Replenishing
- Chef Assistance
- Food Preparation and Safety
- Garnishing and Plating
- Order Delivery Practices
- Vendor Relations
- High-Quality Ingredients
- Food Spoilage Prevention
- Kitchen Preparation
- Budgeting and Cost Control
- Staff Motivation
- Staff Training
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
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Steve Jobs
Timeline
Sous Chef
Park Hyatt Sydney
01.2023 - 07.2023
Chef De Partie
Park Hyatt Sydney
10.2020 - 12.2022
Chef De Partie
RILEY STREET GARAGE, PALOUR GROUP
03.2018 - 12.2019
Commis chef
STANTON & CO, PALOUR GROUP
10.2017 - 02.2018
Chef/ Cook
FRESH CATERING COMPANY, SYDNEY, THE BAR AT THE END, THE WHARF
01.2017 - 08.2017
BBA - Hospitality Administration And Management
Torrens University Australia
CERT III, IV COMMERCIAL COOKERY WILLIAM BLUE - Hospitality Management, Commercial Cookery
WILLIAM BLUE COLLEGE OF HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT
APM COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATION
BBA - Business Administration
Van Lang University
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