Warren Se
Wollongong,NSW
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with solid experience in kitchen operations. Skilled in implementing innovative food preparation procedures and fostering team collaboration, resulting in improved efficiency and enhanced customer satisfaction.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Chef
Il Lago Steelers
Wollongong
02.2025 - Current
- Supervised daily kitchen operations to ensure efficiency and high food quality standards.
- Implemented new food preparation procedures that enhanced dish consistency and presentation.
- Coordinated food inventory management, reducing waste and optimizing supply usage.
- Designed seasonal menus that showcased local ingredients and culinary trends.
- Established and enforced food safety compliance measures to meet health regulations.
- Managed kitchen budgets effectively, aligning food costs with financial goals.
- Monitored food production to guarantee quality standards were met.
- Ensured compliance with health department regulations regarding hygiene and sanitation practices.
Cook
Ryan's Hotel
Thirroul
05.2023 - 11.2024
- Executed daily meal preparation tasks to ensure timely service in high-demand environments.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline kitchen operations for improved efficiency.
- Assisted in developing seasonal menu items, incorporating fresh ingredients and customer feedback.
- Monitored food inventory levels, ensuring proper stock and minimizing waste through effective management.
- Implemented food safety protocols, maintaining compliance with health regulations and standards.
- Maintained organized kitchen stations, enhancing workflow and reducing preparation time.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
Cook
Topikos Bar and Restaurant
Bondi
07.2022 - 04.2023
- Executed daily meal preparation tasks to ensure timely service in high-demand environments.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline kitchen operations for improved efficiency.
- Assisted in developing seasonal menu items, incorporating fresh ingredients and customer feedback.
- Monitored food inventory levels, ensuring proper stock and minimizing waste through effective management.
- Implemented food safety protocols, maintaining compliance with health regulations and standards.
- Maintained organized kitchen stations, enhancing workflow and reducing preparation time.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
Cook
Ryan's Hotel
Thirroul
10.2020 - 06.2022
- Executed daily meal preparation tasks to ensure timely service in high-demand environments.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline kitchen operations for improved efficiency.
- Assisted in developing seasonal menu items, incorporating fresh ingredients and customer feedback.
- Monitored food inventory levels, ensuring proper stock and minimizing waste through effective management.
- Implemented food safety protocols, maintaining compliance with health regulations and standards.
- Maintained organized kitchen stations, enhancing workflow and reducing preparation time.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
Cook
Laundy Hotel
Dubbo
11.2019 - 09.2020
- Executed daily meal preparation tasks to ensure timely service in high-demand environments.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline kitchen operations for improved efficiency.
- Assisted in developing seasonal menu items, incorporating fresh ingredients and customer feedback.
- Monitored food inventory levels, ensuring proper stock and minimizing waste through effective management.
- Implemented food safety protocols, maintaining compliance with health regulations and standards.
- Maintained organized kitchen stations, enhancing workflow and reducing preparation time.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
Chef de Partie
Cafe Bonbon (French Cuisine)
Rua Deespectacio De Almeida, Macau China
05.2017 - 05.2019
- Takes care of daily food preparation and duties assigned by the superiors to meet the standard and the quality set by the restaurant.
- Full awareness of all menu items, their recipes, methods of production, and presentation standards.
- Maintain clear communications with the Sous Chef, including all relevant internal communications.
- To produce products as instructed by senior staff.
Commi 1
Sky 21 Bar & Restaurant (French Cuisine)
21F AIA Tower 25 Avenida Commercial De Macau, Macau SAR
05.2016 - 12.2016
- Responsible for assisting the Chef de Partie or Sous Chef in supporting the culinary operations of a specific kitchen or outlet.
- Maintain clear communications with the Chef de Partie, including all relevant internal communications.
- To produce products as instructed by senior staff.
- Abide by all hygiene and safety procedures as per the hygiene program of the hotel.
- Monitor kitchen maintenance, and report any defects of operating equipment to the Chef de Partie or Sous Chef.
- Work closely with standard recipes and plate presentation in order to maintain standards of quality in production and presentation.
- Control breakage, spoilage, and cost items.
Kitchen Manager
Krush Burger (American Cuisine)
Dubai Mall, UAE
04.2014 - 11.2015
- Determine how food should be presented, and create decorative food displays.
- Instruct cooks and other workers in the preparation, cooking, garnishing, and presentation of food.
- Estimate amounts and costs of required supplies, such as food, and ingredients.
- Make sure about the cleanliness and safety of floors.
- Responsible for observing the performance of employees for better improvement.
Pizzaiolo/Chef
Pizza Express (Italian Cuisine)
JLT Dubai, Dubai UAE
02.2012 - 12.2013
- Responsible for food control and inventory.
- Responsible for completing orders, including steam tables, placing food on plates, and serving customers at their tables.
- Make sure about the cleanliness and safety of the floors. Assisted other areas of the kitchen when required.
- Mainly assisted in food preparation and food production in the hot kitchen.
Education
Cook - TRA Assesment - Passed
William Angliss Institute of TAFE
Melbourne, Victoria, VIC11-2024
Food Handler Basics
NSW Food Authority
NSW09-2023
Commercial Cooking
NCII TESDA
Philippines09-2019
Bartending/Housekeeping And Cabin Stewarding
Integrated Hotel Restaurant & Passenger Ship
Manila Philippines09-2011
Associate in Hotel And Restaurant Management
Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation
Lucena City, Quezon Philippines03-2010
Skills
- High-volume catering
- Health and safety regulations
- Cooking methods proficiency
- Team collaboration
- Food safety compliance
- Menu design
- Inventory management
- Customer satisfaction
- Kitchen operations
- Food cost control
- Quality assurance
References
Jack Zhen - 0430479144
Timeline
Head Chef
Il Lago Steelers
02.2025 - Current
Cook
Ryan's Hotel
05.2023 - 11.2024
Cook
Topikos Bar and Restaurant
07.2022 - 04.2023
Cook
Ryan's Hotel
10.2020 - 06.2022
Cook
Laundy Hotel
11.2019 - 09.2020
Chef de Partie
Cafe Bonbon (French Cuisine)
05.2017 - 05.2019
Commi 1
Sky 21 Bar & Restaurant (French Cuisine)
05.2016 - 12.2016
Kitchen Manager
Krush Burger (American Cuisine)
04.2014 - 11.2015
Pizzaiolo/Chef
Pizza Express (Italian Cuisine)
02.2012 - 12.2013
Cook - TRA Assesment - Passed
William Angliss Institute of TAFE
Food Handler Basics
NSW Food Authority
Commercial Cooking
NCII TESDA
Bartending/Housekeeping And Cabin Stewarding
Integrated Hotel Restaurant & Passenger Ship
Associate in Hotel And Restaurant Management
Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation