TU TRAM HUYNH
Maidstone,Australia
Summary
Qualified Cook and Hospitality Professional with over four years of experience working across commercial kitchens, specialty coffee, and front-of-house operations within high-volume hospitality venues in Melbourne. Holding a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery and a Diploma of Hospitality Management, I offer a versatile combination of commercial kitchen expertise, specialty coffee and beverage preparation, front-of-house service, and hospitality operations support. Known for a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a positive attitude, I thrive in fast-paced environments and take pride in contributing to efficient operations and memorable guest experiences.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of post-secondary education
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospitality All-rounder (Cook | Barista | FOH)
Busy Cafe & Restaurant in Melbourne
Melbourne, VIC
06.2022 - 07.2026
- Supported multiple operational areas within high-volume hospitality venue, ensuring high standards of food quality, customer service, and workplace safety across kitchen, barista, and front-of-house duties.
- Contributed to daily operations by managing food preparation, seafood receiving, dishwashing, kitchen cleaning, stock organisation, inventory management, barista service, and front-of-house tasks for seamless service.
- Prepared high-quality meals in a fast-paced café environment.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in kitchen and food preparation areas.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal service.
Kitchen Operations
Busy Cafe & Restaurant in Melbourne
Melbourne, VIC
06.2022 - 07.2026
- Assisted Head Chefs during peak service to streamline workflow, ensure accurate plating, and maintain consistent food quality.
- Supported kitchen operations during peak service by prioritising tasks efficiently and assisting team members.
- Prepared fresh ingredients daily including vegetable preparation, meat trimming, marination, precision cutting, and mise en place.
- Prepared menu items following recipes, portion specifications, and food safety requirements.
- Maintained cleanliness and organisation of kitchen workstations in accordance with Australian Food Safety Standards.
- Received and prepared fresh seafood, meat, and produce to uphold quality standards and ensure proper storage and food safety compliance.
- Washed cookware, utensils, and equipment efficiently during peak service to support uninterrupted kitchen operations.
- Completed end-of-shift cleaning duties and maintained strict food safety and hygiene standards.
- Assisted in training new employees on kitchen operations and safety procedures.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations in all areas of kitchen operations.
Barista
- Crafted high-quality espresso beverages through expert extraction techniques, precise grinder calibration, and skilled milk texturing and latte art, enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Prepared espresso drinks and other beverages to customer specifications.
- Crafted espresso drinks according to customer specifications using precise techniques. and other beverages to customer specifications.
- Operated coffee brewing equipment and ensured proper maintenance procedures.
- Maintained cleanliness of workstations and customer areas throughout the shift.
Front of House
- Welcomed and seated guests professionally.
- Operated POS systems and processed cash and EFTPOS transactions accurately.
- Responded to customer enquiries and resolved concerns professionally.
- Supported communication between FOH and BOH to ensure efficient service delivery.
Operations & Inventory
- Coordinated stock ordering, receiving deliveries, monitoring inventory, and liaising with suppliers to ensure timely availability of products.
- Implemented effective stock management practices to reduce waste and optimize inventory usage.
- Executed FIFO stock rotation across storage areas to minimize spoilage and maintain product quality.
- Supported food safety, hygiene, and WHS compliance.
Education
Diploma - Hospitality Management
Melbourne City Institute of Education
Melbourne CBD, VIC 08.2024 - 08.2025
Certificate III - Commercial Cookery
Melbourne City Institute of Education
Melbourne CBD, VIC 04.2023 - 08.2024
Skills
- Commercial food preparation
- Food presentation
- Mise en place
- Portion control
- Kitchen Operations
- Knife skills
- Meat preparation & marination
- Seafood preparation
- Slow cooking
- Food quality control
- Coffee and Beverage
- Beverage preparation
- Espresso extraction
- Grinder calibration
- Milk texturing
- Latte art
- Efficient beverage service
- Hospitality Operations
- POS & cash handling
- Table management
- Guest engagement
- Complaint resolution
- Customer excellence
- Inventory control
- FIFO stock rotation
- Receiving deliveries
- Supplier coordination
- Food safety compliance
- Workplace safety
- Sustainable practices
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Team collaboration
- Adaptable and flexible
- Communication skills
Certification
- Food Safety Certificate
- Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA)
- Provide First Aid
Timeline
Diploma - Hospitality Management
Melbourne City Institute of Education
08.2024 - 08.2025
Certificate III - Commercial Cookery
Melbourne City Institute of Education
04.2023 - 08.2024
Kitchen Operations
Busy Cafe & Restaurant in Melbourne
06.2022 - 07.2026
Hospitality All-rounder (Cook | Barista | FOH)
Busy Cafe & Restaurant in Melbourne
06.2022 - 07.2026