ROBERT CORNEY
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Seasoned Executive Chef with a proven track record at Greenwich Deli, & many restaurants around Australia & Canada. Adept in recipe development and staff management, excelled in transforming operations, introducing successful concepts like burger night, and ensuring quality standards. Skilled in leadership and budgeting, spearheading menu innovation and effectively managed food costs, driving significant business growth.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Chef
Greenwich Deli
Newport, Melbourne , Victoria
11.2022 - Current
- Many years of hospitality, creating recipes and popular dishes for the business.
- Supervising and training new and existing staff.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Changes in ownership of the business effectively moved to managing the front of house and back, with responsibilities moving into all staff rostering, hiring, and liaising with all suppliers.
- Implementing all changes required for the business, moving from 5 to 7 days, and bringing a successful burger night to the business.
- Created new menu items, managed food expenses and supervised quality to ensure adherence to standards.
- Working with internal and external stakeholders.
Chef De Partie
The Empress Hotel
Fitzroy, Melbourne , VIC
06.2020 - 09.2022
- I worked throughout most of the 2020 pandemic, with this being a high-volume takeaway role at the time.
- High-volume role, supporting the team with extensive prep required.
- Frequently managing the kitchen when both the head chef and sous chef were away.
- Managed the grill / hot sections on the busier nights.
Head Chef
Loop Roof
Melbourne CBD , VIC
09.2018 - 12.2021
- Training staff in OHS requirements.
- Food costing and the creation of the menus.
- Hiring and training kitchen staff.
- Planning and facilitating large-scale events, such as weddings and work parties.
- Liaising with the business owners, bring a great name and growth into the business
Sous Chef
Melbourne Museum
Carlton, Melbourne , VIC
09.2017 - 09.2018
- Supervising and driving food production for; Market restaurant, grab and go cafe, pop up food stalls for exhibitions and events ranging from weddings to corporate functions.
- Following Compass Group's OHS procedures.
- Great report with the head chef, working in a high-stress environment during busy events.
- Managing internal and external stakeholders - during high volume events.
Education
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery - Hospitality
Pier Dining
Sydney, NSW11-2008
High School Diploma -
Dickson College
Canberra, ACT12-2003
Skills
- Decision-making
- Recipe development
- Creative thinking
- Staff management
- Coaching and mentoring
- Food stock and supply management
- Leadership
- Budgeting and cost control
- Understanding and implementing technical processes
Accomplishments
- YRIPP (Youth Referral and Independent Person Program) - North West Melbourne
region, volunteer role. March 2021 ongoing
Responsibilities:
● Supporting young people during police interview process
● Completing admin
● Participating in ongoing training
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Executive Chef
Greenwich Deli
11.2022 - Current
Chef De Partie
The Empress Hotel
06.2020 - 09.2022
Head Chef
Loop Roof
09.2018 - 12.2021
Sous Chef
Melbourne Museum
09.2017 - 09.2018
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery - Hospitality
Pier Dining
High School Diploma -
Dickson College
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