Ryan Hamilton
Howard Springs
Summary
Accomplished professional with a strong culinary arts background, skilled in crafting creative and delectable dishes while efficiently overseeing kitchen personnel and inventory. Exhibits a steadfast dedication to upholding rigorous standards of food safety and sanitation. Proactive and driven individual with exceptional time management and problem-solving abilities. Renowned for dependability and adaptability, with a quick aptitude for acquiring and implementing new skills. Committed to utilizing these attributes to foster team triumph and contribute to organizational expansion.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Restaurant, Retail Owner
Porkin
07.2022 - 01.2025
Head Chef/Manager
Phat Mango
08.2020 - 06.2022
- Designed menus to reflect seasonal availability and cater to diverse dietary preferences.
- Analyzed inventory for optimizing purchasing and minimizing overhead expenses.
- Led kitchen staff by providing training and fostering collaborative environment.
- Inspected dishes for presentation and flavor before serving to uphold restaurant reputation.
- Created seasonal menus by sourcing local ingredients and incorporating culinary trends.
Chef
Skigaarden
11.2019 - 04.2020
Chef
Brasserie X Quality Hotel
05.2019 - 09.2019
Chef
Skigaarden
11.2018 - 05.2019
Head Chef
Lolas Pogola
07.2018 - 11.2018
Head Chef
SixTanks Brew Co
11.2017 - 07.2018
Head Chef
Qbar and Brasserie on the Avenue
06.2015 - 11.2017
Freelance chef
Chef2Go
04.2015 - 09.2016
Head Chef
Ararat hotel
03.2014 - 03.2015
Sous Chef
Rafferty's Tavern
06.2012 - 02.2014
Owner/ Manager
Heritage Milk Bar & Take away
11.2011 - 06.2012
Head Chef
Rafferty`s Tavern
10.2009 - 11.2011
Casual Chef / Customer Service
Wishart`s Restaurant
06.2009 - 11.2009
Qualified Chef
Ramella's Restaurant
11.2008 - 06.2009
3rd Year Apprentice Chef
Waves Restaurant
02.2007 - 11.2008
2nd Year Apprentice Chef
Ramella's Restaurant
01.2006 - 02.2007
1st Year Apprentice Chef
Stump Hotel
12.2005 - 12.2006
Kitchenhand
Stump Hotel
03.2005 - 12.2005
Education
Certificate 4 -
Commercial Cookery & Hospitality
WSET Level 2 Systematic Approa - Sommelier
Wset
London03.2023
Skills
- Customer relations
- Small business operations
- Relationship building
- Verbal and written communication
- Kitchen management
- Team management
- Menu development
Hobbies and Interests
- Fishing
- Scuba diving
- Foraging
- Food
- Travel
- Horticulture
Community Service
Organizing and assisting in the running of the Port Fairy folk festival
Timeline
Restaurant, Retail Owner
Porkin
07.2022 - 01.2025
Head Chef/Manager
Phat Mango
08.2020 - 06.2022
Chef
Skigaarden
11.2019 - 04.2020
Chef
Brasserie X Quality Hotel
05.2019 - 09.2019
Chef
Skigaarden
11.2018 - 05.2019
Head Chef
Lolas Pogola
07.2018 - 11.2018
Head Chef
SixTanks Brew Co
11.2017 - 07.2018
Head Chef
Qbar and Brasserie on the Avenue
06.2015 - 11.2017
Freelance chef
Chef2Go
04.2015 - 09.2016
Head Chef
Ararat hotel
03.2014 - 03.2015
Sous Chef
Rafferty's Tavern
06.2012 - 02.2014
Owner/ Manager
Heritage Milk Bar & Take away
11.2011 - 06.2012
Head Chef
Rafferty`s Tavern
10.2009 - 11.2011
Casual Chef / Customer Service
Wishart`s Restaurant
06.2009 - 11.2009
Qualified Chef
Ramella's Restaurant
11.2008 - 06.2009
3rd Year Apprentice Chef
Waves Restaurant
02.2007 - 11.2008
2nd Year Apprentice Chef
Ramella's Restaurant
01.2006 - 02.2007
1st Year Apprentice Chef
Stump Hotel
12.2005 - 12.2006
Kitchenhand
Stump Hotel
03.2005 - 12.2005
Certificate 4 -
Commercial Cookery & Hospitality
WSET Level 2 Systematic Approa - Sommelier
Wset
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