Woo Chul (Jaden) Jung
Biggera Waters,QLD
Summary
With 17+ years of diverse culinary experience and techniques across Western and Asian cuisines, high end casual dining, fine dining, functions/events, and opening setting new businesses, I am a confident and willing professional. I am a person of good energy, discipline and craftsmanship. My key focus in any role or responsibility is to improve and enhance to achieve better results.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Agency Chef
Zenith Hospitality
07.2024 - Current
- Worked as an agency chef since moving to Gold Coast from Sydney mid 2024. Locations include The Langham, Skypoint, The Star, The Squire, Sharks and various Theme parks.
Interim Head Chef
Food Gods Catering Company
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Re-organized and reshuffled an unorganized kitchen.
- Assisted with consultation and advice to elevate their standards which included aspects like adjusting their menu, food costing, ordering, inventory management, service procedures and protocols.
- Worked as a solo chef catering for on-site private events e.g. boutique weddings, wake, birthdays, Melbourne Cup,
Snr Agency Chef
Troys Hospitality
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Fulfilled all responsibilities and whatever task was required.
- Work assigned at various locations e.g. Stadium Australia, Qudos Bank Arena, the SCG, Kings Private School, club bistros, and various Aged care facilities and retirement villages.
Sous Chef
IHG Hotels & Resorts
07.2019 - 12.2021
- Assisted in budget planning and cost management efforts, helping the establishment reduce food costs below 30% and maintain profitability.
- Mentored junior chefs, fostering a collaborative work environment that improved overall team performance and efficiency.
- Played the lead role in updating and elevating a set of outdated functions and banquets menu and food presentation.
- Was in charge of all functions, events and weddings. The venue was a popular and in demand wedding venue.
Education
Diploma - Event Management
TAFE NSW
Ryde, NSW01-2007
Certificate III - Commercial Cookery
TAFE NSW
Ryde, NSW01-2005
Certificate II - Chocolate & Pastry
TAFE NSW
Ryde, NSW01-2003
Certificate II - Cafe Operations
TAFE NSW
Ryde, NSW01-2003
Skills
- Effective communicator
- Detailed organisational skills
- High focus on efficiency
- Enhance and develop existing food/menu
- Creating new menu
- Improve overall quality of kitchen standards & procedures
- Management
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Korean
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Interim Head Chef
Food Gods Catering Company
09.2024 - 12.2024
Agency Chef
Zenith Hospitality
07.2024 - Current
Snr Agency Chef
Troys Hospitality
08.2023 - 05.2024
Sous Chef
IHG Hotels & Resorts
07.2019 - 12.2021
Diploma - Event Management
TAFE NSW
Certificate III - Commercial Cookery
TAFE NSW
Certificate II - Chocolate & Pastry
TAFE NSW
Certificate II - Cafe Operations
TAFE NSW
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