Yvis Flores
Mentone,Australia
Summary
Professional and creative Chef with 7+ years of experience in different cuisines. Knowledgeable in managing kitchens and collaborating effectively in a team.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Chef
Chilpa by La Tortilleria
Highett, Vic
02.2023 - 01.2025
- Head of the kitchen
- Created menu and the seasonal specials
- Created and maintained the kitchen roster to streamline operations.
- Rotate stock items as per established procedures
- Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations within the kitchen area
- Developed innovative recipes to suit complicated dietary requirements for customers.
- Maintained accurate records of inventory, sales, labor costs, and other operational costs.
- Oversaw the activities of cooks and kitchen hands, maintaining high standards of food preparation.
Head Chef
Hot Lips Hacienda
Highett, Vic
03.2021 - 02.2023
- Head of the kitchen
- Created menu
- Created the seasonal menu and quarterly specials
- Responsible for kitchen personnel roster and food purchases
- Oversaw Cook and kitchen staff, providing assistance when required.
- Organized inventory rotation in accordance with standard protocols.
- Maintain adherence to kitchen health and safety regulations.
- Prepared and garnished dishes to ensure high standards of presentation.
- Maintained accurate records of inventory, sales, labor costs, and other operational costs.
Head Chef
Two Bob Snob Cafe
Cheltenham, Vic
08.2019 - 01.2021
- Head of the kitchen
- Prepared unique daily specials.
- Coordinate plating and presentation of meals.
- Responsible for kitchen personnel roster and food purchases
- Oversaw Cooks and kitchen hands, providing assistance when required.
- Monitored kitchen area and staff to maintain overall safety and establish proper food handling techniques.
- Rotate stock items as per established procedures
- Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations within the kitchen area
- Planned and prepared food product orders to maintain appropriate stock levels.
Chef
Spanish Bar
Seaford, Vic
06.2019 - 07.2019
- Prepare meals for customers in a timely manner
- Collaborate with kitchen staff to prepare meals during shifts
- Maintain accurate food inventories
- Ensure that kitchen area, equipment and utensils are cleaned
Chef
Zanadu Tapas Bar
Hampton, Vic
06.2018 - 03.2019
- Head of the kitchen
- Created the menu and specials
- Enhanced plating presentation of dishes.
- Responsible for kitchen personnel roster and food purchases
- Manage duties of Cook and kitchen hand, assisting when needed
- Maintained stock organization adhering to standard procedures.
- Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations within the kitchen area
Cook
Guzman y Gomez (GYG)
Moorabbin, Vic
06.2018 - 03.2019
- Responsible for cooking and preparing ingredients and menu items according to the procedures and processes outlined by GYG
- Maintain a complete knowledge of GYG menu items, ingredients, and procedures at all times
- Proactively and promptly deliver high quality Mexican products
Chef
Atlantic Group
Docklands, Vic
11.2017 - 03.2019
- Working only at major events (Spring Racing Carnival 2017 & Formula 1 2018 & 2019) as a chef in a fast-paced kitchen environment working under pressure to serve meals for a large audience
Chef
Catering by Chef (The Ferg Group)
Hampton, Vic
11.2017 - 07.2018
- Worked as chef at private functions
- Prepared food for schedule functions at the store
Assistant Chef
Eurocafe
Hampton, Vic
06.2017 - 10.2017
- Prepare meals for customers in a timely manner
- Collaborate with kitchen staff to prepare meals during shifts
- Maintain accurate food inventories
- Ensure that kitchen area, equipment and utensils are cleaned
Assistant Chef
Cilantro Restaurant – Holmesglen Institute
Moorabbin, Vic
06.2016 - 07.2017
- Worked as chef assistance in the restaurant private functions
Education
Diploma of Hospitality Management -
Holmesglen Institute
Melbourne12.2017
Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery -
Holmesglen Institute
Melbourne12.2017
Skills
- Catering
- Kitchen management
- Dish creation
- Budgeting and cost control
- Adaptability
- Menu design
- Mexican cuisine
- Spanish cuisine
- Latin American cuisine
- Cafe food
References
References available upon request.
Business Instagram
@latinsoul_by_yvis
Certification
SITXFSA101 – Use hygienic practices for food safety
Languages
- English
- Spanish
- Portuguese
Timeline
Head Chef
Chilpa by La Tortilleria
02.2023 - 01.2025
Head Chef
Hot Lips Hacienda
03.2021 - 02.2023
Head Chef
Two Bob Snob Cafe
08.2019 - 01.2021
Chef
Spanish Bar
06.2019 - 07.2019
Chef
Zanadu Tapas Bar
06.2018 - 03.2019
Cook
Guzman y Gomez (GYG)
06.2018 - 03.2019
Chef
Atlantic Group
11.2017 - 03.2019
Chef
Catering by Chef (The Ferg Group)
11.2017 - 07.2018
Assistant Chef
Eurocafe
06.2017 - 10.2017
Assistant Chef
Cilantro Restaurant – Holmesglen Institute
06.2016 - 07.2017
Diploma of Hospitality Management -
Holmesglen Institute
Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery -
Holmesglen Institute
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