Joseph Lee
Byron Bay NSW,NSW
Summary
Currently living in New Zealand, Moving back to Australia soon.
Professionally qualified Chef with more than 25 years experience in the hospitality industry. Accomplished in all areas of a professional kitchen working to high standards. Cooking for high standard food from degustation, high volume catering dinner up to 3400 people. Working within a challenging industry, utilizing skills to create and develop new recipes and menus.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Baker
Pure Bakery
11.2023
Senior Sous Chef
Great Catering
07.2022 - 11.2023
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Maintain high standards of food hygiene
- Large scale event food up to 3400 People
- Menu Design
- Managing Large team member
- Managing Event
- Inventory Management
- Cost Control
Senior Sous Chef
Italian at the pacific Restaurant
12.2020 - 07.2022
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Senior Sous Chef
Great Catering
08.2018 - 12.2020
- Maintain high standards of food hygiene
- Large scale event food up to 3400 People
- Menu Design
- Managing Large team member
- Managing Event
- Inventory Management
- Cost Control
Senior Chef de Partie
Italian at the pacific Restaurant
01.2012 - 10.2016
Sous Chef
Dawsons Catering
07.2010 - 10.2011
Chef de Partie
Vinnies Restaurant
01.2010 - 07.2010
Head Chef
Occam Café
03.2009 - 11.2009
Sous Chef
Dawsons Catering
05.2006 - 08.2008
Sous Chef
G.P.K Restaurant
04.2005 - 01.2006
Sous Chef
Baunque Restaurant
05.2004 - 04.2005
Full time Chef
Austin's Food Design
08.2002 - 05.2004
Sous Chef
G.P.K Restaurant
01.2001 - 07.2002
Second Chef
Annabelle Restaurant
04.2000 - 01.2001
Chef De Partie
Killarney St Brasserie
05.1999 - 04.2000
Hot Line Chef
Shioks Restaurant
02.1999 - 07.1999
Commis Chef
Kingston Plantation Hotel
06.1998 - 01.1999
Education
NZ Certificate in Cookery Level 4
AUT
Auckland05.1998
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Can do attitude
- Design Menu
- Food coasting
- Team Management
Italian At The Pacific
2 Bay Street, Byron Bay, NSW, 2481, 02-66807055
References
- Martin Smith, Director, The Great Catering, 64)21-744223
- William Ennis, Executive Chef, Italian at the Pacific, 61)42-041-5478
- Robert Baxter, Executive Chef, Dawsons Catering, 64)21-245-8985
- Arnault Vallee, Executive Chef, Austin's Food design, 64)27-285-2437
- Adrian Managh, Executive Chef, Baunque and G.P.K Restaurant, 64)21-705-461
Timeline
Head Baker
Pure Bakery
11.2023
Senior Sous Chef
Great Catering
07.2022 - 11.2023
Senior Sous Chef
Italian at the pacific Restaurant
12.2020 - 07.2022
Senior Sous Chef
Great Catering
08.2018 - 12.2020
Senior Chef de Partie
Italian at the pacific Restaurant
01.2012 - 10.2016
Sous Chef
Dawsons Catering
07.2010 - 10.2011
Chef de Partie
Vinnies Restaurant
01.2010 - 07.2010
Head Chef
Occam Café
03.2009 - 11.2009
Sous Chef
Dawsons Catering
05.2006 - 08.2008
Sous Chef
G.P.K Restaurant
04.2005 - 01.2006
Sous Chef
Baunque Restaurant
05.2004 - 04.2005
Full time Chef
Austin's Food Design
08.2002 - 05.2004
Sous Chef
G.P.K Restaurant
01.2001 - 07.2002
Second Chef
Annabelle Restaurant
04.2000 - 01.2001
Chef De Partie
Killarney St Brasserie
05.1999 - 04.2000
Hot Line Chef
Shioks Restaurant
02.1999 - 07.1999
Commis Chef
Kingston Plantation Hotel
06.1998 - 01.1999
NZ Certificate in Cookery Level 4
AUT
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