PIERRE MARIE LUCENTE
Mildura,Australia
Summary
Seasoned culinary expert with strong experience in leadership roles within high-pressure kitchen environments. Skilled in menu development, food safety, and inventory management, ensuring exceptional dining experiences. Known for fostering teamwork and adapting to changing needs, consistently achieving high standards and results.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Chef
Enjoywine Chargrill & Bar
10.2022 - Current
- Overseeing the operations of multiple businesses - Enjoywine Chargrill & Bar, Fossey’s Kitchen, Enjoy Catering and Mildura Street Food along with hotel functions and outside events. Responsible in inventory and purchasing, compliance with health and sanitation, hiring and training, menu development and implementation.
Executive Chef
ICON
10.2018 - 10.2022
- Managing the kitchen operation of three outlets- Chicago Jones Cafe, Universal Burger Co and Oregano Co. Responsible in inventory and purchasing, compliance with health and sanitation, hiring and training, menu development and implementation, recipe creation and social media content.
Sous Chef
The Star Entertainment Group
04.2017 - 09.2018
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
Sous Chef
Norwegian Cruise Line – Pride of America
08.2014 - 04.2017
- Working in planning and coordinating successful operation for specialty restaurants: La Cucina (Italian), Moderno (Brazilian) and Le Bistro (French). Working with other line cooks, familiarity of inventory and provision, and implementing health and sanitation specifics.
Executive Sous Chef
Crowne Plaza by InterContinental Hotel Group
04.2015 - 11.2015
- Working in all the kitchen operation with four hotel restaurants, banquet and in-room service. Active involvement in the Food and Beverage team with familiarity in P & L, inventory and purchasing, health and sanitation compliance.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary
International School of Culinary Arts (The Art Institute)
Sunnyvale, California06-2012
Graduate Certificate - Franciscan Studies
Istituto Seraficum
Rome, Italy06.2000
Liberal Arts - Sociology
Our Lady of The Angels College
Manila Philippines11-1998
Skills
- Food Safety
- Kitchen Operations
- Team Management
- Banquets and Catering
- Menu Development
- Waste & Cost Reduction
- Workflow Optimization
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- Volunteering for community initiatives to give back to local communities and make a positive impact
- Engaging in food photography and sharing culinary creations on social media
- Food justice advocate, working to address food insecurity and promote access to healthy, affordable food
Timeline
Head Chef
Enjoywine Chargrill & Bar
10.2022 - Current
Executive Chef
ICON
10.2018 - 10.2022
Sous Chef
The Star Entertainment Group
04.2017 - 09.2018
Executive Sous Chef
Crowne Plaza by InterContinental Hotel Group
04.2015 - 11.2015
Sous Chef
Norwegian Cruise Line – Pride of America
08.2014 - 04.2017
Associate of Arts - Culinary
International School of Culinary Arts (The Art Institute)
Graduate Certificate - Franciscan Studies
Istituto Seraficum
Liberal Arts - Sociology
Our Lady of The Angels College
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