Neville Duff
Taupo,Taupo
Summary
Innovative culinary professional known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possess specialized skills in menu development, inventory management, and food safety compliance. Excel at team leadership, communication, and creative problem-solving, ensuring seamless kitchen operations and exceptional dining experiences.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Franchise Owner
Crewcut Lawnmowing
Ngāruawāhia, Waikato
02.2013 - 02.2025
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
- Completed routine maintenance and repair.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Head Chef
Cock n Bull ,English Pub and Brewery
Hamilton, Hamilton
03.2008 - 04.2012
- Assisted restaurant owners with pricing by providing ingredient costs and portioning information.
- Analyzed financial data related to labor costs, inventory expenses, and menu pricing changes, making recommendations as needed.
- Organized special events such as banquets or catering services when required.
- Analyzed recipes to determine menu prices based on cost of food, labor and overhead.
- Organized kitchen staff to ensure efficient operations during peak service hours.
- Developed recipes and menus to meet consumer demand and align with culinary trends.
- Supervised food preparation staff to deliver high-quality results.
- Ordered food supplies from vendors to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Established portion control guidelines to reduce waste and maximize profits.
- Used proper cleaning supplies and methods to disinfect counters where raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs had been prepared.
- Delegated tasks for kitchen employees and developed staff teams to streamline food preparation procedures.
- Distributed food to service staff for prompt delivery to customers.
- Monitored kitchen area and staff to maintain overall safety and establish proper food handling techniques.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Supervised the preparation of meals according to customer orders in a timely manner.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or service promptly and professionally.
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
- Inspected ingredients and equipment to ensure they meet quality standards.
- Experimented with various ingredients and cooking techniques to develop new and flavorful dishes for customers.
- Trained new kitchen staff in food safety regulations and proper cooking techniques.
Education
706/1,706/2 - Chef
Auckland University of Technology
Auckland, NZ12-1979
Some College (No Degree) -
Howick Colledge
Skills
- Menu development
- Recipe creation
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Cost control
- Catering services
- Leadership qualities
- Food trend awareness
- Staff training
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Seasonal menu planning
- Health regulations
- Quality control
Timeline
Franchise Owner
Crewcut Lawnmowing
02.2013 - 02.2025
Head Chef
Cock n Bull ,English Pub and Brewery
03.2008 - 04.2012
706/1,706/2 - Chef
Auckland University of Technology
Some College (No Degree) -
Howick Colledge
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