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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
12.2023 - 06.2024
  • 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
06.2023 - 11.2023
  • 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
11.2022 - 04.2023

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

Chef De Tournant

Karaka Kitchen
07.2022 - 10.2022

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
09.2021 - 05.2022

Responsible of appetizers, bread making and amuse bouche.

Chef De Partie

Essentia Restaurant
06.2021 - 09.2021

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

Intern

Noma 3*
09.2020 - 12.2020

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
01.2018 - 02.2020

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*
05.2017 - 12.2017

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*
10.2016 - 04.2017

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

Chef de Partie

Gabbani SA Catering
09.2015 - 07.2016

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

Chef de Partie

Richer Restaurant
04.2015 - 09.2015

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*
01.2015 - 04.2015

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
05.2014 - 01.2015

Commis De Cuisine

Hotel Villa Sassa
09.2013 - 05.2014

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

Part Time Cook

Private Thai Catering
09.2013 - 05.2014

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
12.2023 - 06.2024

Sous Chef

Wither Hills
06.2023 - 11.2023

Sous Chef

Scotch Wine Bar
11.2022 - 04.2023

Chef De Tournant

Karaka Kitchen
07.2022 - 10.2022

Chef De Partie

Bye Bye Blues
09.2021 - 05.2022

Chef De Partie

Essentia Restaurant
06.2021 - 09.2021

Intern

Noma 3*
09.2020 - 12.2020

Chef De Partie

Gabbani SA
01.2018 - 02.2020

Chef de Partie

Stella Della Versilia Hotel 4*
05.2017 - 12.2017

Demi Chef de Partie

Magnolia Restaurant 2*
10.2016 - 04.2017

Chef de Partie

Gabbani SA Catering
09.2015 - 07.2016

Chef de Partie

Richer Restaurant
04.2015 - 09.2015

Commis de Cuisine

Trattoria Zappatori 1*
01.2015 - 04.2015

Chef De Partie

Al Mercato
05.2014 - 01.2015

Commis De Cuisine

Hotel Villa Sassa
09.2013 - 05.2014

Part Time Cook

Private Thai Catering
09.2013 - 05.2014

Haute Cuisine

Food Genius Academy

Chef Training

Boscolo Etoile Academy
Nicolas Sganzini