Quentin Ralph
Dunedin,AUK
Summary
I am an honest, reliable and hard-working with a passion for creating tasty, nutritious food that is sourced locally. I am experienced in putting together menus with consideration to seasonal availability. I take pride in my ability to encourage an efficient and calm work environment.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
HEAD CHEF
Waihemo Lodge
Palmerston
06.2020 - 01.2021
- In this role, I was responsible for managing the kitchen of this busy hotel
- Guests include both in-house guests and walk-ins and we cater to groups of up to 80 pax
- I managed the menu, including stock ordering and control, managed the staff and maintained high food safety standards.
HEAD CHEF
Stanley's Hotel
Palmerston
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Checking and delivery's including quality control
- This role included preparing menu items to order, accommodating guests' special requests, ensuring finished products met standards
- Arranging kitchen maintenance when required.
SOUS CHEF ROTATING HEAD CHEF
East Street Vegetarian Café
Nelson
01.2015 - 01.2017
- This position included ensuring quality, quantity and presentation of dishes
- I was responsible for the hiring, training of all kitchen staff which also included employee development, disciplinary action and performance reviews
- Additionally, monitoring orders, adhering to budget and estimating costs.
DEMI CHEF
Café Affair
Nelson
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Creating dishes that met customers expectations, meeting dietary concerns and allergies
- Following safe food hygiene practices.
SOUS CHEF
Riwaka Hotel
Riwaka
01.2012 - 01.2013
CHEF / SENIOR CHEF DE PARTIE / BREAKFAST CHEF / PIZZA CHEF
The Priory Inn
Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
01.2004 - 01.2012
SOUS CHEF
The Quarryman's Arms
Sommerset, United Kingdom
01.2010 - 01.2011
SOUS CHEF
The Woolpack
Stroud, United Kingdom
01.2008 - 01.2009
HEAD CHEF
The Marah Trust
Stroud, United Kingdom
01.2007 - 01.2008
PRODUCTION COOK
Abbey Home Farm
Cirencester, United Kingdom
01.2005 - 01.2007
PRODUCTION CHEF
Your Pro Chef
Dunedin
08.2021
- In this role, I am responsible for cooking meals to be frozen and sold through the shop
- This involves all the usual thorough cooking procedures and guidelines to achieve a consistent high standard
- It is a small business, and I am the only permanent member of staff
- My boss helps when it is sometimes but mostly he does the office work
- Part of the business is catering and we have catered for weddings and a lot of functions over the three years that I have been here.
HEAD CHEF
The Couer de Lion Bath
Somerset, United Kingdom
01.2012
CHEF DE PARTIE
Henrys Beard Café
Mobile Catering Service, United Kingdom
01.2007
Education
SAFE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE -
01.2019
LICENCE CONTROLLER QUALIFICATION -
01.2019
Skills
- Cost management - working within a budget
- Maintaining high health & safety and food hygiene standards
- Managing a team
- Creating new dishes and recipes
- Excellent communication
- Enthusiastic, flexible and adaptable
Volunteer Experience
- ENGLISH TEACHER, English Language Partners, Dunedin, 2021, Teaching English to Afghani refugees.
- VOLUNTEER, Nelson Public Libraries, Nelson, 2015, 2017, Delivering books to the elderly.
References
- Debbie Cook, Previously Head Chef, Waihemo Lodge, 021 040 6129
- Maureen Cooper, Administrator/Manager, Waihemo Lodge, 027 445 2385
- Karl Toth, Owner/Manager, Your Pro Chef, 022 6575846
Hobbies and Interests
Piano, guitar, harmonica and teaching
Timeline
PRODUCTION CHEF
Your Pro Chef
08.2021
HEAD CHEF
Waihemo Lodge
06.2020 - 01.2021
HEAD CHEF
Stanley's Hotel
01.2018 - 01.2020
SOUS CHEF ROTATING HEAD CHEF
East Street Vegetarian Café
01.2015 - 01.2017
DEMI CHEF
Café Affair
01.2015 - 01.2017
SOUS CHEF
Riwaka Hotel
01.2012 - 01.2013
HEAD CHEF
The Couer de Lion Bath
01.2012
SOUS CHEF
The Quarryman's Arms
01.2010 - 01.2011
SOUS CHEF
The Woolpack
01.2008 - 01.2009
HEAD CHEF
The Marah Trust
01.2007 - 01.2008
CHEF DE PARTIE
Henrys Beard Café
01.2007
PRODUCTION COOK
Abbey Home Farm
01.2005 - 01.2007
CHEF / SENIOR CHEF DE PARTIE / BREAKFAST CHEF / PIZZA CHEF
The Priory Inn
01.2004 - 01.2012
SAFE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE -
LICENCE CONTROLLER QUALIFICATION -
Similar Profiles
Rebecca GrantRebecca Grant
ENDORSED ENROLLED NURSE at Barwige Lodge + Myrtleford LodgeENDORSED ENROLLED NURSE at Barwige Lodge + Myrtleford Lodge
Sergio Manuel Alcina PupoSergio Manuel Alcina Pupo
Cluster Chief Engineer at Meliá Hotels International, Melia Serengeti Lodge Member of Melia Collection, Ngorongoro Lodge Member of Melia CollectionCluster Chief Engineer at Meliá Hotels International, Melia Serengeti Lodge Member of Melia Collection, Ngorongoro Lodge Member of Melia Collection
William MwanzaWilliam Mwanza
Lodge Manager at University of Zambia Graduate School of Business Lodge (UNZA-GSB Lodge)Lodge Manager at University of Zambia Graduate School of Business Lodge (UNZA-GSB Lodge)
Dan IeremiaDan Ieremia
Resident Doctor at Rotorua Public HospitalResident Doctor at Rotorua Public Hospital
Tharaka AthukoralaTharaka Athukorala
Tutor/Demonstrator at Department of Anatomy, University of OtagoTutor/Demonstrator at Department of Anatomy, University of Otago