Valentin Schmid
Chef
Ascot Vale,VIC
Summary
Diligent Tournant with 7+ years of experience in fine dining and fast paced gastronomy also in FOH. Seeking a position as a Casual Waiter to extend knowledge and to grow both professionally and personally.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Tweed River House
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
Chef De Partie
Harrisons By Spencer Patrick
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Plated meals paying special attention to garnishes and overall presentation.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
Chef De Partie
Bennelong - Operah House
11.2022 - 03.2023
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Monitored quality of ingredients used in recipes to maintain consistency and safety standards.
- Produced allergy-friendly gluten-, dairy- and egg-free variations of classic recipes.
- Followed food safety standards when handling ingredients.
Assembly Helper
Font Front GmbH
05.2022 - 10.2022
Tournant/Represantitive Head Chef
Restaurant Obendrüber
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Responsible for writing restaurant`s menu for up to 200 guests per day.
- Monitored and analyzed food expenses to identify potential areas for improvement.
- Coordinated and supervised work of kitchen staff.
- Inventoried food, ingredient and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
Commis De Rang
Restaurant Lohninger
10.2020 - 10.2021
- Consistently provided professional, friendly and engaging service.
- Skillfully promoted items on beverage lists and restaurant`s menu.
- Resolved guest complaints quickly and efficiently.
- Assisted co-workers whenever possible.
Tournant
Restaurant Lohninger
05.2020 - 10.2020
- Worked hand in hand with headchef and souschef.
- Capable and responsible for working on any station if needed.
- Managed grocery inventory.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
Chef de Partie
Restaurant Lohninger
02.2019 - 05.2020
- Primarily worked in the entremétier and saucier section.
- Practiced safe food handling procedures at all times.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
Apprentice Chef
Restaurant Lohninger
09.2016 - 02.2019
- Gathered first valuable experiences in a kitchen in the pastry section and gardemanger.
- Performed other tasks as assigned by sous chef or chef.
- Assisted other chefs with ingredients preparation in support of recipes designed by head chef.
Education
Chef Certificate -
Bergiusschule
Frankfurt, GermanyHigh School Diploma -
Bertolt-Brecht Schule
Darmstadt, GermanySkills
- Reliable and punctual
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment
- Excellent customer service skills
- Time management
- Performance assessments
Languages
German
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Sous Chef
Tweed River House
08.2023 - 11.2023
Chef De Partie
Harrisons By Spencer Patrick
04.2023 - 07.2023
Chef De Partie
Bennelong - Operah House
11.2022 - 03.2023
Assembly Helper
Font Front GmbH
05.2022 - 10.2022
Tournant/Represantitive Head Chef
Restaurant Obendrüber
01.2022 - 04.2022
Commis De Rang
Restaurant Lohninger
10.2020 - 10.2021
Tournant
Restaurant Lohninger
05.2020 - 10.2020
Chef de Partie
Restaurant Lohninger
02.2019 - 05.2020
Apprentice Chef
Restaurant Lohninger
09.2016 - 02.2019
Chef Certificate -
Bergiusschule
High School Diploma -
Bertolt-Brecht Schule
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