Shaun Angell
St Kilda
Summary
Professional culinary specialist with proven track record in high-pressure kitchen environments. Adept at team collaboration and flexible with changing needs, ensuring smooth and efficient operations. Possesses strong skills in menu planning, food preparation, and quality control. Known for achieving high standards and delivering results that exceed expectations.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Republica St Kilda Beach
03.2023 - Current
- Manage food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders are executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Train kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Increased kitchen productivity by optimizing workflow processes and delegating tasks appropriately within the team.
- Plan and direct high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Manage inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
Kitchen Manager
The Butterfly Cabinet
03.2020 - 03.2023
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
- Consistently met or exceeded local health department inspection requirements through diligent adherence to safety protocols and maintaining thorough documentation records.
Chef De Partie
Tomahawk Steakhouse
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Provided support in all areas of the kitchen as needed, demonstrating versatility and adaptability under pressure.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple stations during busy service periods.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Plated meals paying special attention to garnishes and overall presentation.
Sous Chef
The Butterfly Cabinet
08.2019 - 10.2021
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Mentored junior kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative work environment that improved overall team performance.
- Introduced new culinary techniques to the team, elevating the overall skill level and leading to more diverse menu offerings for guests.
Sous Chef
Barluga
09.2017 - 08.2019
- Implemented proper cleaning procedures, ensuring a safe and sanitary kitchen workspace compliant with health department regulations.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
- Contributed to successful catering events by coordinating meal preparation and execution, exceeding client expectations on each occasion.
- Ensured consistent quality control of all dishes leaving the kitchen, resulting in a reputation for excellence among patrons.
Head Chef
The Village Belle Hotel
01.2014 - 08.2016
- Managed food costs effectively with careful menu planning, accurate portion control, and utilization of seasonal ingredients.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
- Hired, managed, and trained kitchen staff.
- Created recipes and prepared advanced dishes.
- Maintained strict adherence to health department regulations by enforcing proper food handling practices throughout the kitchen area.
Head Chef
Pultney Arms
07.2013 - 12.2013
Head Chef
Komedia
07.2012 - 07.2013
Sous Chef
Blathwayt Arms
08.2005 - 09.2011
Sous Chef
THe Dolphin Inn
01.2001 - 08.2005
Chef De Partie
The Hilton Hotel
06.1998 - 08.2000
Apprentice
The Royal Hotel
04.1997 - 06.1998
Skills
- Team leadership
- Kitchen leadership
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Safe food handling
- Menu planning
- Food preparation
- Ingredient knowledge
- Staff training
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Sous Chef
Republica St Kilda Beach
03.2023 - Current
Chef De Partie
Tomahawk Steakhouse
10.2021 - 03.2022
Kitchen Manager
The Butterfly Cabinet
03.2020 - 03.2023
Sous Chef
The Butterfly Cabinet
08.2019 - 10.2021
Sous Chef
Barluga
09.2017 - 08.2019
Head Chef
The Village Belle Hotel
01.2014 - 08.2016
Head Chef
Pultney Arms
07.2013 - 12.2013
Head Chef
Komedia
07.2012 - 07.2013
Sous Chef
Blathwayt Arms
08.2005 - 09.2011
Sous Chef
THe Dolphin Inn
01.2001 - 08.2005
Chef De Partie
The Hilton Hotel
06.1998 - 08.2000
Apprentice
The Royal Hotel
04.1997 - 06.1998
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