Tyson Bailey
Margaret River,WA
Summary
Adept at leading high-volume kitchens, I honed my skills at full belly & Christinas, mastering food presentation and kitchen leadership. My culinary creativity significantly enhanced customer satisfaction, while my mentorship improved team efficiency. With a strong background in menu development and a knack for fostering collaborative environments, I consistently deliver exceptional dining experiences.
Experienced with high-pressure kitchen environments, ensuring consistency and quality in every dish. Utilizes keen eye for detail to maintain food safety and presentation standards. Track record of fostering teamwork and efficient kitchen operations, contributing to overall success.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef De Partie
Pemberton Hotel
03.2024 - 10.2024
- 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.
- Operated all kitchen equipment safely to prevent injuries.
- Rotated stock to use items before expiration date.
- Contributed to a positive kitchen atmosphere through effective communication and collaboration with team members.
- Complied with portion and serving sizes as per restaurant standards.
- Prepared items for roasting, sautéing, frying, and baking.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and organization, ensuring a safe and efficient workspace.
- Reduced food waste by carefully monitoring inventory levels and adjusting orders accordingly.
- Plated meals paying special attention to garnishes and overall presentation.
- Ensured consistent dish quality by closely adhering to recipe guidelines and presentation standards.
- Developed and cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
- Improved customer satisfaction by attentively addressing dietary restrictions and special requests.
- Collaborated with fellow chefs de partie to create daily specials, showcasing culinary creativity and diversity.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep work and implementing time-saving techniques.
- Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
Catering Chef
Full Belly Catering
01.2021 - 02.2024
- Cooked for large groups of people and managing various types of food for large events.
- Ordered food items and supplies needed to fulfill catering jobs.
- Crafted exciting catering options for clients.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary kitchen environment by adhering to strict health and safety regulations.
- Highlights Netflix cast and crew 60 to 70 people for 8 weeks 2021
- Perth Soccer club 4 months
- Owner Salvatore Sam Marsiglia 0417918106
Chef
Christina's Restaurant
01.2017 - 11.2020
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Owner Christina 0416367038
Chef De Partie
Sebastian's Italian Restaurant
05.2017 - 05.2018
- Provided support in all areas of the kitchen as needed, demonstrating versatility and adaptability under pressure.
- Woodfired Pizza Chef
- Gill Chef
- Pan Chef
Chef
Romany Italian Restaurant
01.2012 - 02.2016
- Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and organization in kitchen, passing all health inspections with excellent ratings.
- Owner Enzo
Kitchen Porter / Prep Chef
The Wine Bar
01.2006 - 08.2007
- Scraped, washed and efficiently restacked dishware, utensils, and glassware to keep kitchen ready for customer demands.
- Boosted team efficiency by keeping kitchen areas organized, clean, and properly sanitized.
- Assisted chefs with food preparation tasks, resulting in timely service and high-quality dishes.
- Maintained accurate records of cleaning activities, ensuring compliance with health department regulations at all times.
- Highlights Worked Under Celebrity Chef Tony kelly
- five star Restaurant
Chef
Bicaro's Restaurant and Forno
01.2005 - 03.2006
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
Education
No Degree -
Nambour Christian College
Nambour, QLD12-1997
Skills
- Food presentation
- Proper food handling
- Stock making
- Plating and presentation
- Menu development
- Recipe creation
- Frying techniques
- Roasting methods
- Portion standards
- Pizza making
- Food spoilage prevention
- Fish cookery
- Dessert creation
- Food cost control
- Soup preparation
- Salad preparation
- Garnishes
- Cold food preparation
- Dish preparation
- Cooking techniques
- Safe handling
- Kitchen leadership
- Catering background
- Equipment usage
- Plating
- Station oversight
- Food Preparation
- Knife Skills
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Fine-dining expertise
- Seafood Preparation
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Training staff
- High-Volume Production
Timeline
Chef De Partie
Pemberton Hotel
03.2024 - 10.2024
Catering Chef
Full Belly Catering
01.2021 - 02.2024
Chef De Partie
Sebastian's Italian Restaurant
05.2017 - 05.2018
Chef
Christina's Restaurant
01.2017 - 11.2020
Chef
Romany Italian Restaurant
01.2012 - 02.2016
Kitchen Porter / Prep Chef
The Wine Bar
01.2006 - 08.2007
Chef
Bicaro's Restaurant and Forno
01.2005 - 03.2006
No Degree -
Nambour Christian College
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