Xingyi (Jack) Zhang
Auckland,AUK
Summary
Dynamic, resourceful and skilled Executive Head Chef with 20 years of success in fine dining, casual dining and catering. Quality-focused and efficient professional adept at preparing and plating food in high-energy, fast-paced kitchens. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kitchen Chinese Senior Chef
Hyatt Fusion Restaurant
Albany, Auckland
01.2023 - Current
- Prepared high-quality dishes with fresh ingredients following traditional Chinese recipes for example like : Golden Soup Sea Food Hot Pot (金汤佛跳墙)，Stir fried lobster with spring onion & ginger (姜葱炒龙虾), Golden shrimp balls(金丝虾球), Deep fried mudd crab(避风塘泥蟹), Stir fried pork ribs in sweet and sour sauce with orange flavor(橙香冰梅骨), Cantonese Style Dishes like Marinated Duck(招牌渌鸭), Deep fried crispy chicken(脆皮炸子鸡), Fried tofu with sliced-pork and mushrooms(秘制豆腐), Stewed chicken pot with abalone(鲍鱼鸡煲), Stewed beef tongue in spicy sauce(火辣牛舌), Baked blue cod with ginger and garlic(姜豉焗笋壳鱼). Appetisers such as Japanese style fillet steak tartare(日式菲力生牛肉).
- Developed menu items that met customer preferences and budgets.
- Planned menus, ordered supplies, and managed staff to ensure efficient kitchen operations.
- Supervised junior chefs in the preparation of Chinese cuisine dishes.
- Ensured food safety standards by adhering to sanitation regulations.
- Trained new kitchen staff on proper food handling techniques and recipes.
- Created weekly schedules for cooks according to restaurant needs.
- Collaborated with front-of-house managers on menu design and pricing strategies.
- Responded quickly to any customer complaints or issues regarding food quality or service.
Kitchen Chinese Chef
Meet Creative Chinese Restaurant
Mount Eden, Auckland
08.2020 - 12.2022
- Planned menus, ordered supplies, and managed staff to ensure efficient kitchen operations.
- Prepared high-quality dishes with fresh ingredients following traditional Chinese recipes.
- Maintained accurate records of inventory, orders, meal production, and other related activities.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
- Performed workstation prep prior to shift start.
- Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
Kitchen Chinese Chef
The Dong Restaurant
Glenfield, Auckland
08.2019 - 07.2020
- Developed menu items that met customer preferences and budgets.
- Prepared high-quality dishes with fresh ingredients following traditional Chinese recipes.
- Planned menus, ordered supplies, and managed staff to ensure efficient kitchen operations.
- Ensured food safety standards by adhering to sanitation regulations.
Kitchen Chinese Head Chef
Charming Gourmet Café
, Macau
07.2017 - 08.2018
- Trained new kitchen staff on proper food handling techniques and recipes.
- Developed menu items that met customer preferences and budgets.
- Prepared high-quality dishes with fresh ingredients following traditional Chinese recipes.
- Planned menus, ordered supplies, and managed staff to ensure efficient kitchen operations.
Kitchen Chinese Executive Chef
Boat-dwelling restaurant
Qingxiu, China, Guangxi, Nanning
09.2014 - 01.2016
- Developed and implemented menus for multiple restaurants, catering events, and private parties.
- Created daily specials based on seasonal ingredients and customer feedback.
- Directed kitchen staff in food preparation and presentation to ensure high quality standards were met.
- Supervised the selection, training, scheduling, and performance of kitchen personnel.
Kitchen Chinese Head Chef
Pujing Baobaohao Food Court (葡京煲煲好美食坊)
Changning, Shanghai
10.2005 - 08.2012
- Developed menus and recipes for a variety of dishes, including appetizers, entrees, desserts, and specialty items.
- Organized kitchen staff to ensure efficient operations during peak service hours.
- Trained new kitchen staff in food safety regulations and proper cooking techniques.
- Ordered food supplies from vendors to maintain adequate stock levels.
Education
High School Diploma -
Xiantao Technical School (湖北省仙桃技校)
Xiantao, Hubei, China06-1999
Skills
- Cantonese Cuisine
- Nanyang Cuisine
- Macanese Cuisine
- Sichuan Cuisine
Certification
China Chinese Cooking Senior Technician Vocational Qualification Certificate （中国中式烹调师一级/高级技师职业资格证书)
Timeline
Kitchen Chinese Senior Chef
Hyatt Fusion Restaurant
01.2023 - Current
Kitchen Chinese Chef
Meet Creative Chinese Restaurant
08.2020 - 12.2022
Kitchen Chinese Chef
The Dong Restaurant
08.2019 - 07.2020
Kitchen Chinese Head Chef
Charming Gourmet Café
07.2017 - 08.2018
Kitchen Chinese Executive Chef
Boat-dwelling restaurant
09.2014 - 01.2016
Kitchen Chinese Head Chef
Pujing Baobaohao Food Court (葡京煲煲好美食坊)
10.2005 - 08.2012
High School Diploma -
Xiantao Technical School (湖北省仙桃技校)
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