Shusila Gurung
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Driven hospitality professional with extensive experience in fast-paced kitchens and restaurant operations. Expertise in cooking techniques, stock management, and peak-hour pressure management. Committed to advancing in the hospitality industry by embracing leadership opportunities and contributing to team success.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
In-Charge – Ladder Section
Seamstress Restaurant & Bar
Melbourne
03.2023 - Current
- - Leading the ladder section and managing ordering.
- - Supporting hot section and other kitchen areas.
- - Overseeing quality, setup, and workflow.
- - Training and supporting team members.
- Prepared all-day cafe menu items for breakfast, lunch, and dinner service.
- Managed daily food prep, including chopping, marinating, and station setup.
- Cooked dishes to order during busy All Day Tre cafe service periods.
- Monitored ingredient freshness and rotated stock in kitchen storage areas.
- Coordinated with front-of-house staff to support smooth cafe order flow.
- Cleaned cooking stations, equipment, and work areas to maintain sanitation standards.
- Followed recipe guidelines and presentation standards for consistent plate quality.
Chef
All Day Tre cafe
Melbourne, VIC
07.2023 - 07.2026
- - Managed daily kitchen operations in a busy café to support high-volume service.
- - Ensured quality and consistency during service while meeting time management goals.
- - Prepared dishes across multiple stations to maintain workflow efficiency.
Chef
Vertue Coffee Roasters
Melbourne, VIC
04.2023 - 04.2024
- Cooked dishes to order during busy All Day Tre cafe service periods.
- Prepared all-day cafe menu items for breakfast, lunch, and dinner service.
- Managed daily food prep, including chopping, marinating, and station setup.
- Coordinated with front-of-house staff to support smooth cafe order flow.
- Followed recipe guidelines and presentation standards for consistent plate quality.
Cook – Wok Section
Seamstress Restaurant & Bar
03.2022 - 10.2022
- - Responsible for all wok dishes with speed and accuracy.
- - Maintaining hygiene, stock, and preparation.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
Kitchen Hand
Seamstress Restaurant & Bar
02.2022 - 09.2022
- - Assisted chefs with food prep and maintained cleanliness to ensure efficient kitchen workflow.
- - Coordinated tasks for efficient back-of-house operations.
- Cleaned dishes, utensils, and cookware in busy restaurant and bar kitchen.
- Prepared ingredients for chefs, including chopping, peeling, and portioning.
- Sanitised benches, equipment, and food-contact surfaces to maintain kitchen hygiene.
Kitchen Hand
Supernormal
Melbourne, VIC
02.2022 - 05.2022
- - Thrived in fast-paced kitchen setting, ensuring smooth operations during peak hours.
- - Assisted with food preparation and kitchen cleaning tasks.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Education
Advanced Diploma - Hospitality Management
Datum College
MelbourneDiploma - Hospitality Management
Datum College
MelbourneCertificate IV - Hospitality
Datum College
MelbourneCertificate III - Hospitality
Datum College
MelbourneSkills
- - Culinary technique mastery
- Seasonal menu development
- Food sanitation
- Quality control
- - Kitchen equipment knowledge
- - Inventory management
- - High-pressure experience
- - Time management
- - Team leadership
- - Team leadership
- - Strong work ethic
- Team leadership
Timeline
Chef
All Day Tre cafe
07.2023 - 07.2026
Chef
Vertue Coffee Roasters
04.2023 - 04.2024
In-Charge – Ladder Section
Seamstress Restaurant & Bar
03.2023 - Current
Cook – Wok Section
Seamstress Restaurant & Bar
03.2022 - 10.2022
Kitchen Hand
Seamstress Restaurant & Bar
02.2022 - 09.2022
Kitchen Hand
Supernormal
02.2022 - 05.2022
Advanced Diploma - Hospitality Management
Datum College
Diploma - Hospitality Management
Datum College
Certificate IV - Hospitality
Datum College
Certificate III - Hospitality
Datum College