Aaron Denley
Christchurch
Summary
Dynamic Head Chef with proven expertise in kitchen management and menu development at The Won. Skilled in food safety and team leadership, I effectively managed food costs and fostered strong vendor relationships, ensuring high-quality ingredients. Recognized for enhancing customer satisfaction through attentive service and maintaining a positive work environment.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Chef
the Won
01.2024 - 07.2025
- Managed food costs effectively with careful menu planning, accurate portion control, and utilization of seasonal ingredients.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Developed strong vendor relationships to secure fresh, quality ingredients at competitive prices while supporting local businesses whenever possible.
Waiter,chef,head Chef
Koji
01.2018 - 12.2024
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
- Provided support during busy periods by assisting other servers in cleaning tables and resetting them quickly for incoming guests.
- Handled customer complaints diplomatically, working towards satisfactory solutions that ultimately retained loyal clientele.
- Quickly reset and cleaned up tables after customers left to enable speedy turnaround and guest flow.
- Handled cash transactions accurately, ensuring proper accounting and minimizing discrepancies at the end of shifts.
- Communicated with kitchen staff to enable accurate food preparation.
- Ensured food safety compliance by adhering to proper handling procedures when serving dishes.
Temp Worker
Allied Work Force
10.2014 - 03.2015
- Contributed positively to workplace morale by maintaining a professional and positive attitude in all temporary assignments.
- Served as a reliable team player who consistently met or exceeded expectations in all tasks assigned throughout numerous temp jobs.
- Learned semi-skilled and advanced work by shadowing experienced workers.
- Cultivated positive relationships with coworkers, fostering collaboration and teamwork in diverse work environments.
- worked with fletcher traffic management
Freight Handler
Post Haste Couriers
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Loaded and unloaded trucks.
- Inspected freight for any damage or faults prior to loading.
- Collaborated closely with team members to complete tasks quickly and efficiently, boosting overall productivity.
- Operated forklifts to unload freight containers of varying weight and size.
- handled dangerous goods
Waiter
Crafted Coffee Company
03.2012 - 09.2012
- Managed high volume of customers during peak hours, maintaining prompt and efficient service.
- Maintained a clean and organized dining area, contributing to a pleasant atmosphere for guests.
- Utilized strong multitasking skills to manage multiple tables simultaneously while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing attentive service and anticipating guest needs.
Education
No Degree -
Aranui Highschool
Christchurch Skills
- Food safety
- Kitchen management
- Team management
- Menu development
- Two-way radio proficiency
- Traffic control supervisor
- Heavy lifting
- Truck loading and unloading
- Staff training and development
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Decision-making
- Site preparation
Timeline
Head Chef
the Won
01.2024 - 07.2025
Waiter,chef,head Chef
Koji
01.2018 - 12.2024
Temp Worker
Allied Work Force
10.2014 - 03.2015
Waiter
Crafted Coffee Company
03.2012 - 09.2012
Freight Handler
Post Haste Couriers
01.2012 - 01.2013
No Degree -
Aranui Highschool
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