THANICHA GITILUE
BRUNSWICK WEST,VIC
Summary
Experienced pastry chef and business owner with a strong background in both culinary arts and business management. Skilled in leading kitchen operations, developing dessert menus, and executing large-scale event catering. Currently enhancing hospitality leadership through formal education to support future business ventures in Australia.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Catering Assistant
Food & Desire Catering
Port Melbourne, VIC
10.2024 - Current
- Cater for major events including Melbourne Cup and Grand Prix
- Prepare and pack high-end canapés, plated meals, and grazing boxes
- Ensure hygiene standards and efficiency under event conditions
Supervisor
Homm Dessert Cafe
CBD Melbourne, VIC
12.2023 - 10.2024
- Supervised team operations and quality control in a busy dessert café
- Oversaw daily service, handled customer concerns, and trained staff
- Managed dessert plating and café cleanliness
Kitchen Intern
Fatboy Thai kitchen
Kew, VIC
02.2024 - 06.2024
- Trained under chefs preparing Thai street food and à la carte items
- Supported prep for curries, wok dishes, and sauces
Pastry Chef
Kare
CBD Melbourne, VIC
10.2023 - 02.2024
- Created Pastry, Cookie, cakes, and specialty desserts
- Contributed to kitchen planning and pastry team coordination
Owner/Bakery Manager
Klean Cafe
Uttaradit, Thailand
07.2018 - 05.2023
- Operated a healthy bakery café with Thai-Western fusion items
- Managed full bakery production, cost control, team leadership
- Provided catering for weddings and private events
Education
Certificate IV - Kitchen Management
William Angliss Institute of TAFE
Melbourne, VIC12-2024
Certificate III - Commercial Kitchen
William Angliss Institute of TAFE
Melbourne, VIC10-2024
Diploma - The Art of Bakery
Le Cordon Bleu
Thailand07-2022
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Chiang Mai University
Chiangmai, Thailand10-2016
Diploma - Hospitality Management
William Angliss Institute of TAFE
Melbourne, VICSkills
- Culinary techniques
- Food safety management
- Event catering
- Inventory management
- Customer service
- Team leadership
- Menu Development
- Quality Control
- Budgeting & Costing
- Business Operations
Certification
- RSA – Responsible Service of Alcohol Victoria, Australia
Languages
English
Professional
Thai
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Catering Assistant
Food & Desire Catering
10.2024 - Current
Kitchen Intern
Fatboy Thai kitchen
02.2024 - 06.2024
Supervisor
Homm Dessert Cafe
12.2023 - 10.2024
Pastry Chef
Kare
10.2023 - 02.2024
Owner/Bakery Manager
Klean Cafe
07.2018 - 05.2023
Certificate IV - Kitchen Management
William Angliss Institute of TAFE
Certificate III - Commercial Kitchen
William Angliss Institute of TAFE
Diploma - The Art of Bakery
Le Cordon Bleu
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Chiang Mai University
Diploma - Hospitality Management
William Angliss Institute of TAFE
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