Vincent Pham
Ryde,NSW
Summary
Forward-thinking professional offering more than 5 years of experience working in fast-paced kitchens. Skilled at staying focused and productive in high-stress situations and maintaining calmness in busy times.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
The Butcher's Block - Barangaroo
09.2022 - 10.2023
- Setting up the kitchen prior to restaurant’s opening
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Participated in food tastings and taste tests.
Chef
101Kissa Cafe
12.2019 - 09.2022
- Collaborate with the cafe manager to maintain inventory levels and control food costs.
- Create innovative and visually appealing dishes, while accommodating dietary restrictions and special requests.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Modernized work processes to reduce guest wait times and boost daily output.
- Assisted with menu development and planning.
Chef
Mam Mam Darlinghurst
01.2019 - 11.2019
- Organize and prepare Mise en place. Measures and mixes
ingredients according to recipe to prepare soups, salads,
gravies, desserts, sauces, and casseroles. - Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.
Wok Chef
Hokka Hokka Restaurant
03.2017 - 03.2018
- Cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
- Works with all galley personnel in a cooperative,
productive and effective manner. - Adds seasoning to foods during mixing or cooking to
appeal to guest demographics.
Education
Bachelor of Information Technology - Web Development
Australian Catholic University
Sydney, NSW10.2020
Diploma of IT - Web Design
TAFE NSW
TAFE Ultimo10.2017
Skills
- Stocking and Replenishing
- Inventory Management
- Dish Preparation
- High-Volume Environments
- Kitchen Management
- Safe Food Handling
- Kitchen Equipment Operation
Professional References
Will be provided upon request!
Timeline
Sous Chef
The Butcher's Block - Barangaroo
09.2022 - 10.2023
Chef
101Kissa Cafe
12.2019 - 09.2022
Chef
Mam Mam Darlinghurst
01.2019 - 11.2019
Wok Chef
Hokka Hokka Restaurant
03.2017 - 03.2018
Bachelor of Information Technology - Web Development
Australian Catholic University
Diploma of IT - Web Design
TAFE NSW
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