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Nicolas Sganzini

Christchurch

Summary

Experienced chef in different structures such as michelin starred restaurants, hotels, catering and private dining. Curious to explore different cuisines and keen to learn. Precise, positive and professional cook.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Chef De Partie

Scenic Hotel Blenheim
2023.12 - 2024.06
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple stations during busy service periods.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Contributed to a positive kitchen atmosphere through effective communication and collaboration with team members.
  • Maintained high standards of cleanliness and organization, ensuring a safe and efficient workspace.
  • Plated meals paying special attention to garnishes and overall presentation.

Sous Chef

Wither Hills
2023.06 - 2023.11
  • Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
  • Coordinated with vendors to order supplies and maintain high quality standards.

Sous Chef

Scotch Wine Bar
2022.11 - 2023.04

Responsible in appetizers and desserts. Creating new dishes up to standards and making homemade sourdough bread

Chef De Tournant

Karaka Kitchen
2022.07 - 2022.10

Responsible at the cafe making daily cabinet and breakfasts

Chef for functions like weddings, dinners and privates

  • Created inviting atmosphere and tantalizing comestibles for customers in Type establishment.

Chef De Partie

Bye Bye Blues
2021.09 - 2022.05

Responsible of appetizers, bread making and amuse bouche.

Chef De Partie

Essentia Restaurant
2021.06 - 2021.09

Responsible in amuse bouche, appetizers and second courses ( fish and meat on the grill)

Intern

Noma 3*
2020.09 - 2020.12

Helping chef de parties in all sections, from amuse bouche, appetizers, main courses and desserts. Elaborated the world of fermentation and work in one of the best restaurants in the world with more than 50 people in the overall staff

Chef De Partie

Gabbani SA
2018.01 - 2020.02

Responsible of helping the head chef in the production of the gastronomy service, catering and private dinings. I had many opportunies to work side by side with the chef in weddings, openings of activities such as clothing shops and other prestigious events. On average we did from 200 to 600 guests per dinner and in special occasions 1000+ guests

Chef de Partie

Stella Della Versilia Hotel 4*
2017.05 - 2017.12

Responsible of breakfast, appetizers and second courses. Everyday we changed menu based on what we had in the house and planned the menu with the chef having the occasion to express my creativity

Demi Chef de Partie

Magnolia Restaurant 2*
2016.10 - 2017.04

Assisted in the production/ plating of the appetizers.Events outside of the restaurants such as opening activities

Chef de Partie

Gabbani SA Catering
2015.09 - 2016.07

Responsible of rotisserie and classic dishes, pizza making and big aperitifs

Chef de Partie

Richer Restaurant
2015.04 - 2015.09

Responsible of appetizers and desserts, very dynamic restaurant and menu changed every 2 weeks. The most creative restaurant I've ever worked, small staff and lot of guests on average 50 to 150. Everyday the mise en place had to be done fresh from the start, on average 10-14h per day of work

Commis de Cuisine

Trattoria Zappatori 1*
2015.01 - 2015.04

First michelin starred restaurant, I assited the chef de partie in the appetizers but had the occasion to work on all sections.

Chef De Partie

Al Mercato
2014.05 - 2015.01

Commis De Cuisine

Hotel Villa Sassa
2013.09 - 2014.05

Responsible of the staff meal and appetizers, with a numerous staff of 15 chefs

Part Time Cook

Private Thai Catering
2013.09 - 2014.05

Assisting in all preparations in authentic thai cuisine

Education

Haute Cuisine

Food Genius Academy
Milan

Chef Training

Boscolo Etoile Academy
Tuscania (Italy)

Skills

  • Plating and presentation
  • Attention to taste
  • Proper food handing
  • Safety standards and protocols
  • Recipes and menu planning
  • Stocking and replenishing
  • Catering background
  • Plating

Timeline

Chef De Partie

Scenic Hotel Blenheim
2023.12 - 2024.06

Sous Chef

Wither Hills
2023.06 - 2023.11

Sous Chef

Scotch Wine Bar
2022.11 - 2023.04

Chef De Tournant

Karaka Kitchen
2022.07 - 2022.10

Chef De Partie

Bye Bye Blues
2021.09 - 2022.05

Chef De Partie

Essentia Restaurant
2021.06 - 2021.09

Intern

Noma 3*
2020.09 - 2020.12

Chef De Partie

Gabbani SA
2018.01 - 2020.02

Chef de Partie

Stella Della Versilia Hotel 4*
2017.05 - 2017.12

Demi Chef de Partie

Magnolia Restaurant 2*
2016.10 - 2017.04

Chef de Partie

Gabbani SA Catering
2015.09 - 2016.07

Chef de Partie

Richer Restaurant
2015.04 - 2015.09

Commis de Cuisine

Trattoria Zappatori 1*
2015.01 - 2015.04

Chef De Partie

Al Mercato
2014.05 - 2015.01

Commis De Cuisine

Hotel Villa Sassa
2013.09 - 2014.05

Part Time Cook

Private Thai Catering
2013.09 - 2014.05

Haute Cuisine

Food Genius Academy

Chef Training

Boscolo Etoile Academy
Nicolas Sganzini