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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
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Vaughan Campbell

Brisbane, Victoria Point,QLD

Summary

At Redland Bay Golf Club, I excelled as Head Chef, demonstrating strong leadership in kitchen management and fostering team unity. My expertise in food safety and customer service significantly enhanced dining experiences, leading to notable customer retention. Renowned for creative thinking and effective decision-making, I ensured high-quality standards and positive workplace dynamics.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Chef

Redland Bay Golf Club
Redland Bay, QLD
11.2020 - 10.2024
  • Hired, managed, and trained kitchen staff.
  • Led staff meetings to discuss upcoming events, address concerns or challenges, and reinforce company values as well as expectations within the workplace environment.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Engaged with customers to gather feedback, using insights to refine dishes and service.
  • Fostered a positive working environment by promoting teamwork and open communication among all kitchen staff members.

Casual Chef

Various Hospitality Venues
Central Brisbane
08.2018 - 11.2020

Worked casually for 1/2 dozen venues during this time trying to find a place i could call home

Head Chef

Jade Buddha Bar & Kitchen
Brisbane, QLD
06.2014 - 03.2018

Education

SIT30821 Certificate III In Commercial Cookery - Chef (RPL)

Work Skills
Brisbane, QLD
03.2024

Diploma Of Culinary Arts -

AUT Auckland University of Technology
Auckland, New Zealand

Skills

  • Nutritional knowledge
  • Food Safety
  • Kitchen Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Customer Service
  • Decision-Making
  • Creative Thinking
  • Customer Retention
  • Allergy awareness

Accomplishments

While I have been working in the hospitality industry for over 20 years. I still love cooking and loved most of the time I spent as a chef, but realistically I couldn't do it balancing a family and kids, but I'm good with people and coming from the service sector, everthing is always about the customer. I am keen to see if the skills and experience managing kitchens I've garnered can translate to other jobs.

References

Can produce referrals on request if needed

Timeline

Head Chef

Redland Bay Golf Club
11.2020 - 10.2024

Casual Chef

Various Hospitality Venues
08.2018 - 11.2020

Head Chef

Jade Buddha Bar & Kitchen
06.2014 - 03.2018

SIT30821 Certificate III In Commercial Cookery - Chef (RPL)

Work Skills

Diploma Of Culinary Arts -

AUT Auckland University of Technology
Vaughan Campbell