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Hank Huang

Hank Huang

Invercargill

Summary

Highly skilled with seven years of experience in the hospitality industry. Proven expertise in preparing Western and international cuisine, baking, patisserie, food ordering, food costing, and menu design.
A culinary professional with extensive experience in high-pressure kitchen environments, driving both quality and efficiency. Known for exceptional culinary skills and the ability to innovate while maintaining consistency. A reliable team player focused on achieving culinary excellence and adapting to evolving needs.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Sous Chef

The Foundry
11.2022 - Current
  • Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.

Owner, Head chef

HongSookHo restaurant
12.2019 - 08.2022

Chef De Partie

The Foundry
05.2017 - 03.2019

Sushi Chef

Bonsai Restaurant
09.2016 - 12.2016

Kitchen hand

Teddy Griffins Road House
06.2014 - 10.2014

Education

Diploma - Cookery

Southern Institute of Technology
01.2018

Diploma - hotel and tourism management

Southern Institute of Technology
01.2015

Skills

  • Fluent in English and Chinese
  • Time management
  • Knowledge of proper use of various cooking utensils
  • Kitchen leadership
  • Food safety
  • Inventory management

Awards

Southern Hospitality Award - Top Student February2017 Intake(Level4 & Level5), Southern Lights Salon Culinaire Award for Pasta Bronze,20 May2017

Timeline

Sous Chef

The Foundry
11.2022 - Current

Owner, Head chef

HongSookHo restaurant
12.2019 - 08.2022

Chef De Partie

The Foundry
05.2017 - 03.2019

Sushi Chef

Bonsai Restaurant
09.2016 - 12.2016

Kitchen hand

Teddy Griffins Road House
06.2014 - 10.2014

Diploma - hotel and tourism management

Southern Institute of Technology

Diploma - Cookery

Southern Institute of Technology
Hank Huang