Samuel Kyei
Clontarf Beach,QLD
Summary
Meticulous Chef eager to create unique and delicious dishes. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with good understanding of seamless dining experience for customers. Creative and dedicated to staying up-to-date with food trends. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Forward-thinking professional offering more than 16+ years of experience working in fast-paced kitchens. Skilled at staying focused and productive in high-stress situations and maintaining calmness in busy times. Excellent and proven culinary skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Era Bar And Grill
Brisbane, QLD
09.2023 - 02.2024
- Oversaw grill, stove, deep fryer, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Maintained well-organized work space to keep work consistent.
- Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
Chef
Scarborough Harbor Brewery Co
Brisbane, QLD
03.2022 - 05.2023
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- 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.
- Collaborated with executive chef to develop innovative menu items, leading to increased guest return rates and positive reviews.
- Mentored junior kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative work environment that improved overall team performance.
- Implemented proper cleaning procedures, ensuring a safe and sanitary kitchen workspace compliant with health department regulations.
- Increased kitchen productivity by optimizing workflow processes and delegating tasks appropriately within the team.
Chef
Bluenose Betty Sandgate
Brisbane, QLD
01.2022 - 03.2022
- 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.
- Implemented proper cleaning procedures, ensuring a safe and sanitary kitchen workspace compliant with health department regulations.
- Increased kitchen productivity by optimizing workflow processes and delegating tasks appropriately within the team.
- Ensured consistent quality control of all dishes leaving the kitchen, resulting in a reputation for excellence among patrons.
Chef
The Brighton Hotel Brighton
Brisbane, QLD
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Implemented proper cleaning procedures, ensuring a safe and sanitary kitchen workspace compliant with health department regulations.
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
- Ensured consistent quality control of all dishes leaving the kitchen, resulting in a reputation for excellence among patrons.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current culinary trends and techniques.
- Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
- Boosted customer satisfaction ratings by consistently delivering high-quality dishes and maintaining strict adherence to food safety standards.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
Chef
The Komo Redcliffe
Brisbane, QLD
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Ensured consistent quality control of all dishes leaving the kitchen, resulting in a reputation for excellence among patrons.
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
- Implemented proper cleaning procedures, ensuring a safe and sanitary kitchen workspace compliant with health department regulations.
- Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
- Boosted customer satisfaction ratings by consistently delivering high-quality dishes and maintaining strict adherence to food safety standards.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing guest concerns or special dietary requests, building loyalty among returning clientele.
- Enhanced overall restaurant efficiency by streamlining kitchen operations and implementing effective time management strategies.
- Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
Chef
Dragonfly Café Carseldine
Brisbane, QLD
02.2017 - 03.2021
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Collaborated with executive chef to develop innovative menu items, leading to increased guest return rates and positive reviews.
- Mentored junior kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative work environment that improved overall team performance.
- Implemented proper cleaning procedures, ensuring a safe and sanitary kitchen workspace compliant with health department regulations.
- Increased kitchen productivity by optimizing workflow processes and delegating tasks appropriately within the team.
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
- Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
- Maintained open lines of communication with front-of-house management teams to address any potential issues before they escalated into larger problems affecting overall guest satisfaction levels.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
Cook
The Coffee Club Sandgate and Redcliffe
03.2016 - 12.2016
Cook
Phat Burgers Toowoomba
01.2011 - 12.2015
Pizza Chef
The Cube Hotel Toowoomba
01.2008 - 12.2010
Education
Covid Food Safety -
Tafe QLD
01.2020
Certificate III Commercial Cookery -
Apprenticeship
01.2020
Certificate II Hospitality -
Tafe QLD
01.2012
Certificate II Engineering -
Tafe QLD
01.1999
Kingaroy Christian College
01.1998
Skills
- Knife work
- Experienced in working under pressure
- Adaptability
- Pastry and baking
- Opening and closing of business
- Creative and modern
- Fine dining, A la carte, Banquet, Special events
- Time management
- Ensure sanitation and food safety guidelines
- Stocking of produce
- Coordinating with staff
- International cuisine
- Desserts
- Multi-tasking abilities
- Resourceful and knowledgeable
- Food quality
- Food presentation
- Kitchen Operations
- Ingredient Knowledge
- Allergen awareness
- Food plating and presentation
Professional Qualities
Fully qualified professional chef with 16+ years experience with a real passion for food. Highly adaptable and accomplished in a diverse range of cuisine types. Proven versatility and experience in premier hotels, cafes, independent restaurants and catering. Outstanding career experience in food preparation and presentation. Committed to creating memorable and flawless quality dining experience for all guests. Thrive in high pressure environments. High attention to detail. Excellent knife skills and maintaining high level of hygiene and cleanliness at all times. Work well with others and highly creative.
References
AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
Timeline
Chef
Era Bar And Grill
09.2023 - 02.2024
Chef
Scarborough Harbor Brewery Co
03.2022 - 05.2023
Chef
Bluenose Betty Sandgate
01.2022 - 03.2022
Chef
The Brighton Hotel Brighton
06.2021 - 01.2022
Chef
The Komo Redcliffe
03.2021 - 06.2021
Chef
Dragonfly Café Carseldine
02.2017 - 03.2021
Cook
The Coffee Club Sandgate and Redcliffe
03.2016 - 12.2016
Cook
Phat Burgers Toowoomba
01.2011 - 12.2015
Pizza Chef
The Cube Hotel Toowoomba
01.2008 - 12.2010
Covid Food Safety -
Tafe QLD
Certificate III Commercial Cookery -
Apprenticeship
Certificate II Hospitality -
Tafe QLD
Certificate II Engineering -
Tafe QLD
Kingaroy Christian College