Robert Leung
Werribee South,VIC
Summary
Head Chef with a proven track record at Hash Specialty Camberwell, adept in kitchen management and team leadership. Excelled in menu development, achieving significant cost reductions while enhancing food safety. Skilled in fostering vendor relationships and ingredient selection, ensuring high-quality, seasonal produce.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Chef Hash
Hash Specialty Camberwell
10.2018 - 03.2025
- 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.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Hired, managed, and trained kitchen staff.
- Arranged for kitchen equipment maintenance and repair when needed.
- Managed front of house, Barista when staff away
Sous Chef
Hash Specialty Coffee
04.2015 - 08.2018
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
- Assisted Head Chef with training of staff
Chef
AlphaFlight Services
02.2014 - 04.2015
- 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.
- Bulk Cookery for airlines flying out of Melbourne Airport
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking for food allergy sufferers.
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
Education
No Degree - Commercial Cookery
Chisholm Institute
Frankston, VIC06-2000
Skills
- Food safety
- Kitchen management
- Team management
- Menu development
- Waste reduction
- Cost reduction
- Ingredient selection
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Head Chef Hash
Hash Specialty Camberwell
10.2018 - 03.2025
Sous Chef
Hash Specialty Coffee
04.2015 - 08.2018
Chef
AlphaFlight Services
02.2014 - 04.2015
No Degree - Commercial Cookery
Chisholm Institute
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