Stephen Gibson
New Lambton,NSW
Summary
Dynamic Executive Chef with extensive experience at Thirsty Messiah Brewery, excelling in menu development and food cost management. Proven track record of enhancing culinary quality and driving inventory efficiency. Adept at leading teams and staying ahead of culinary trends, ensuring exceptional dining experiences.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Chef
Thirsty Messiah Brewery
Broadmeadow, NSW
11.2023 - 07.2025
Executive Chef
Cafe Caleo
Warners Bay, NSW
06.2022 - 03.2023
Head Chef
Papatya Cafe formerly the Captain and Crew
Marks Point, NSW
02.2020 - 08.2021
Head Chef
Lambton Park Hotel
Lambton, NSW
01.2016 - 02.2019
Sous Chef
Squires Maiden Restaurant
Honeysuckle, NSW
03.2013 - 04.2015
Executive Chef
Clarendon Hotel
Newcastle, NSW
04.2008 - 10.2012
Executive Chef
Duke of Wellington Hotel
New Lambton, NSW
03.2006 - 03.2008
Sous Chef
Harbourview Function Centre
Newcastle, NSW
04.2003 - 03.2006
Casual Chef
Customs House Hotel
Newcastle, NSW
11.2002 - 02.2003
Executive Chef
Fraser Island Retreat
Fraser Island , QLD
03.2002 - 09.2002
Sous Chef
The Nose Wine Bar
Manchester UK
08.2001 - 03.2002
4th Year Apprentice to Sous Chef
Customs House Hotel
Newcastle, NSW
11.1999 - 07.2001
4th Year Apprentice Chef
The Crown Kitchen
Newcastle, NSW
10.1998 - 04.1999
3rd and 4th Year Apprentice Chef
Ripples King Street Eatery
Newcastle, NSW
01.1998 - 10.1998
3rd Year Apprentice Chef
Cafe de Beaumont
Hamilton, NSW
11.1997 - 01.1998
3rd Year Apprentice Chef
Club Phoenix Brassarie & Function Centre
Mayfield, NSW
02.1997 - 07.1997
1st and 2nd Year Apprentice Chef
The Beach Hotel
Merewether, NSW
02.1995 - 12.1996
Full Time Cook
Sizzlers Family Restaurant
Broadmeadow, NSW
12.1993 - 02.1995
Education
TAFE NSW
NSW12-1999
St. Francis Xavier's College
Hamilton, NSW01-1995
St. Pius X High School
Adamstown, NSW12-1993
Skills
- Menu development
- Food cost management
- Kitchen equipment maintenance
- Culinary trends awareness
- Quality control standards
- Inventory management
Timeline
Executive Chef
Thirsty Messiah Brewery
11.2023 - 07.2025
Executive Chef
Cafe Caleo
06.2022 - 03.2023
Head Chef
Papatya Cafe formerly the Captain and Crew
02.2020 - 08.2021
Head Chef
Lambton Park Hotel
01.2016 - 02.2019
Sous Chef
Squires Maiden Restaurant
03.2013 - 04.2015
Executive Chef
Clarendon Hotel
04.2008 - 10.2012
Executive Chef
Duke of Wellington Hotel
03.2006 - 03.2008
Sous Chef
Harbourview Function Centre
04.2003 - 03.2006
Casual Chef
Customs House Hotel
11.2002 - 02.2003
Executive Chef
Fraser Island Retreat
03.2002 - 09.2002
Sous Chef
The Nose Wine Bar
08.2001 - 03.2002
4th Year Apprentice to Sous Chef
Customs House Hotel
11.1999 - 07.2001
4th Year Apprentice Chef
The Crown Kitchen
10.1998 - 04.1999
3rd and 4th Year Apprentice Chef
Ripples King Street Eatery
01.1998 - 10.1998
3rd Year Apprentice Chef
Cafe de Beaumont
11.1997 - 01.1998
3rd Year Apprentice Chef
Club Phoenix Brassarie & Function Centre
02.1997 - 07.1997
1st and 2nd Year Apprentice Chef
The Beach Hotel
02.1995 - 12.1996
Full Time Cook
Sizzlers Family Restaurant
12.1993 - 02.1995
TAFE NSW
St. Francis Xavier's College
St. Pius X High School
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