Sai-Sing Kwok (Eric)
Kensington,Australia
Summary
I am now 35 years old, with 12 years of experience as a chef—including 5 years in fine dining in Hong Kong, 3 years in Italian restaurants, and 3 years in café-style cuisine, with 1 year as a Head Chef. I am currently seeking a Sous Chef or Chef de Partie role, where I can continue learning fine dining cuisine and contribute my creativity, efficiency, and dedication to high-quality food.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Chef
Darling Street Espresso
07.2023 - 11.2024
- Created seasonal and café-style menus with attention to cost and presentation
- Handled ingredient ordering and stock control
- Trained chefs and coordinated kitchen operations
- Supported cooking in all sections as needed
Chef de Partie
Palazzo Restaurant
12.2020 - 03.2023
- Worked primarily in grill section; occasionally covered larder and desserts
- Ordered ingredients and maintained section inventory
- Trained and supervised kitchen hands
Teppanyaki Chef
Bekko
12.2018 - 03.2019
- Table-side service and performance on Teppanyaki grill
- Prepared and cooked Japanese-style dishes
Chef de Partie
Culinary Solution (Hong Kong)
07.2017 - 09.2018
- Designed rotating menus and prepared bulk meals for café distribution
- Maintained kitchen standards and managed quality control
Junior Cook A
The Hong Kong Club
04.2015 - 07.2017
- Prepared fresh daily soups, pasta, and hot section meals
- Delivered consistent plating and quality under pressure
Education
Certificate III & IV -
Commercial Cookery
Diploma -
Hospitality Management
Level 2 Award -
Food Safety in Catering
General English Certificate -
Upper-Intermediate
High-Risk Work License -
Forklift Truck
Skills
- Safe food handling
- Trustworthiness
- Team player
- Mentoring
- Recipe creation
- Staff development
- Food quality
- Food presentation
- Char-grills
- Pasta machines
- Sous-vide cooking
- Knife maintenance
- Knife sharpening
- Food costing
- Inventory management
- HACCP procedures
- Kitchen hygiene standards
- Staff training
Visa Status
TR (485), 02/28/28
Key Qualifications
- Certificate III & IV in Commercial Cookery
- Diploma of Hospitality Management
- Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering
- General English Certificate (Upper-Intermediate)
- High-Risk Work License – Forklift Truck
Personal Information
- Age: 35
- Nationality: Hong Kong
Languages
Chinese (Cantonese)
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Chinese (Mandarin)
Full Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Head Chef
Darling Street Espresso
07.2023 - 11.2024
Chef de Partie
Palazzo Restaurant
12.2020 - 03.2023
Teppanyaki Chef
Bekko
12.2018 - 03.2019
Chef de Partie
Culinary Solution (Hong Kong)
07.2017 - 09.2018
Junior Cook A
The Hong Kong Club
04.2015 - 07.2017
Certificate III & IV -
Commercial Cookery
Diploma -
Hospitality Management
Level 2 Award -
Food Safety in Catering
General English Certificate -
Upper-Intermediate
High-Risk Work License -
Forklift Truck
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