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Hamish McClelland

New Zealand

Summary

Developed culinary skills in high-pressure, fast-paced kitchen environments, seeking to transition into new field. Demonstrates strong organizational abilities and effective team collaboration, ensuring seamless kitchen operations. Aiming to apply culinary expertise and teamwork in new professional challenge.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Barman/All-Rounder

Formaggios
10.2024 - 02.2025

Prepared cocktails, poured wines and made coffees for customers

Setup of the restaurant for service

Answered phone and took payments

Enhanced bar atmosphere with careful attention to cleanliness and organization of workspaces.

Sous Chef/ Chef de Partie

Fenice Restaurant
05.2022 - 06.2024
  • Cooking and Managing the kitchen 5 days a week in absence of the Head Chef
  • Working on all sections during service
  • Completing daily ordering and stock taking
  • Training and hiring of Junior staff members
  • Took initiative in learning new things daily

Chef de Partie

Cactus Fire
06.2020 - 05.2022
  • Working on Grill, Fryer station during service
  • Prepping Sauces, Vegetables, Meats, Cakes and Desserts

Chef de Partie

Lobster Burger Bar
12.2019 - 03.2020
  • During my time at Lobster Burger Bar, I worked on the Grill, Sautee and Live Lobster stations during service
  • This included Processing and Cooking of Lobsters to order, Food Prep of Lobsters, Meats, Sauces and bisques


Kitchen Hand/Front of House

Mariposa Cruises
06.2018 - 12.2019
  • Assisted in Kitchen, Washing dishes, Setting up Buffet, Food Prep
  • Serving Customers at Buffet stations, Welcoming Customers onboard

Education

High School Diploma -

Cashmere High School
Christchurch
01-2014

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Responsible alcohol service
  • Knife skills
  • Kitchen leadership
  • Food presentation

Timeline

Barman/All-Rounder

Formaggios
10.2024 - 02.2025

Sous Chef/ Chef de Partie

Fenice Restaurant
05.2022 - 06.2024

Chef de Partie

Cactus Fire
06.2020 - 05.2022

Chef de Partie

Lobster Burger Bar
12.2019 - 03.2020

Kitchen Hand/Front of House

Mariposa Cruises
06.2018 - 12.2019

High School Diploma -

Cashmere High School
Hamish McClelland