Regan Emerson
Invercargill
Summary
I have over 15 years kitchen experience ranging from Kitchen Hand through to Head Chef and seasonal work at the freezing works. I am looking for a full time position at the freezing works and I am looking to start working as soon as possible. I have excellent time management and problem solving skills. I work well on my own but also as part of a team. I have management experience in my previous job positions so I have no trouble leading a team. I am an organised and dependable candidate who strives to achieve excellence.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Chef
The Rocks Resturant
01.2025 - Current
- Led kitchen operations, ensuring high standards of food quality and presentation.
- Developed seasonal menus, incorporating local ingredients to enhance customer experience.
- Trained and mentored kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment.
- Implemented food safety protocols, maintaining compliance with health regulations and best practices.
- Streamlined inventory management processes, reducing waste and optimizing ingredient usage.
- Managed food costs effectively with careful menu planning, accurate portion control, and utilization of seasonal ingredients.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
Head Chef
Glasines Invercargill
05.2024 - 01.2025
- Day to day running of the kitchen
- Food safety planning and recording
- Kitchen health and safety
- Managing staff and kitchen
- Ordering for entire business
- Food presentation and consistency
Sous Chef
The Saucy Chef/Northern Tavern
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Day to day running of the kitchen
- Preparation and cooking of Menu items
- Food ordering, costings and pricing
- Development of kitchen staff
- Food safety planning and recording
- Kitchen Health and Safety
- Coordination and development of in-house specials and menu changes
- Food presentation - ensuring consistency across menu items and staff
Sous Chef
The Lone Star
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Day to day running of the kitchen
- Preparation and cooking of Menu items
- Food ordering, costings and pricing
- Development of kitchen staff
- Food safety planning and recording
- Kitchen Health and Safety
- Coordination and development of in-house specials and menu changes
- Food presentation - ensuring consistency across menu items and staff
Head Chef
Global Bite
12.2020 - 01.2021
- Day to day running of the kitchen
- Preparation and cooking of Menu items, Deli and Baked goods
- Food ordering, costings and pricing
- Management and development of kitchen staff including rostering and leave planning
- Food safety planning and recording
- Kitchen Health and Safety
- Coordination and development of in-house specials and menu changes
- Food presentation - ensuring consistency across menu items and staff
- Social media management of customer feedback and food posts
Head Chef
Eat on Windsor
10.2018 - 01.2020
- Day to day running of the kitchen
- Preparation and cooking of Menu items, Deli and Baked goods
- Food ordering, costings and pricing
- Management and development of kitchen staff including rostering and leave planning
- Food safety planning and recording
- Kitchen Health and Safety
- Coordination and development of in-house specials and menu changes
- Food presentation - ensuring consistency across menu items and staff
- Social media management of customer feedback and food posts
Concrete placer
J ROBSON LTD
02.2018 - 10.2018
Farm Assistant
M AND O SAUNDERS
10.2017 - 02.2018
Sous Chef
Louies
10.2016 - 10.2017
- Food Preparation and cooking
- 2nd in charge to Head Chef
Crane Operator
TIWAI
01.2014 - 01.2016
Chef de Partie
Ascot Park Hotel
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Food preparation and cooking
- Functions and catering for events
Sous Chef
The Kiln
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Food preparation and cooking
- Commenced as a kitchen hand and worked my way up through all roles to Sous Chef.
Education
High School - undefined
Aurora College
Invercargill01.2007
Skills
- Food Preparation
- Cooking
- Presentation
- Knife handling
- Health and Safety
- Food safety
- Leadership
- Communication
- Adaptability
- Kitchen management
- Team management
- Menu development
- Food safety regulations
- Kitchen operations
- Special event catering
- Food presentation
- Leadership qualities
References
Sweta James
Owner of The Rocks Restaurant
0220267915
Jason Eades-Epps
Venue Manager at Glasines Cafe & Bar
028 8516 2365
Shane Tawa
Head Chef at The Lone Star
027 974 9661
Mark Elder
Owner of Eat on Windsor
021 027 15522
Pretima Patel
Owner of Global Bite
021 076 9334
Timeline
Head Chef
The Rocks Resturant
01.2025 - Current
Head Chef
Glasines Invercargill
05.2024 - 01.2025
Sous Chef
The Saucy Chef/Northern Tavern
01.2023 - 05.2024
Sous Chef
The Lone Star
01.2021 - 01.2023
Head Chef
Global Bite
12.2020 - 01.2021
Head Chef
Eat on Windsor
10.2018 - 01.2020
Concrete placer
J ROBSON LTD
02.2018 - 10.2018
Farm Assistant
M AND O SAUNDERS
10.2017 - 02.2018
Sous Chef
Louies
10.2016 - 10.2017
Crane Operator
TIWAI
01.2014 - 01.2016
Chef de Partie
Ascot Park Hotel
01.2013 - 01.2014
Sous Chef
The Kiln
01.2010 - 01.2013
High School - undefined
Aurora College