Regiane Aggio Burton
Arthurs Point,Queenstown
Summary
I have been a chef since 2006 in Brazil, and in the last 17 years, I have worked in New Zealand at the very high-end cuisine in Queenstown and Wellington.
Last year, I decided to take a break from the kitchen, but now I am ready to return and use my skills to cook some amazing food.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Airbnb management/Cleaner
Happy Place
Arthus Point, Queenstown
2024.08 - Current
- Prepared properties for guest arrivals by ensuring cleanliness and organization.
- Coordinated check-in and check-out processes for a seamless guest experience.
Breakfast Chef/Housekeeper
Nugget Point
Arthus Point, Queenstown
2021.05 - 2024.07
- Cooking breakfast for up to 60 guests and eventualy cooking for conferences and events at the hotel.
- Prepared diverse breakfast dishes using fresh, local ingredients.
- Collaborated with kitchen team to maintain high food safety standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations throughout service.
- Assisted in ordering supplies to guarantee availability of essential ingredients.
- Monitored stock levels of ingredients and other necessary items to ensure timely restocking when needed.
- Set up buffets for special events including weddings, birthdays and corporate functions.
Head Chef
Bella Cucina
Queenstown
2014.10 - 2020.08
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
- Collaborated with vendors to source desired recipe ingredients while maintaining tight cost controls.
- Initiated training, culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Developed and cooked exciting, memorable dishes.
- Obtained fresh ingredients from local farms.
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents.
Chef De Partie
Rata
Queenstown
2013.10 - 2014.10
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Complied with portion and serving sizes as per restaurant standards.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work efficient and consistent.
Owner/Operator
Salgados Aggio
Brazil
2012.05 - 2013.08
- Worked on a production of brasilian savouries.
- Assessed financial reports and statements regularly to update processes and operations for greater profitability.
- Managed day-to-day business operations, including accounting, finance, marketing and public relations.
- Maintained consistent work levels by establishing large customer base and continuous pipeline of deliveries.
Chef De Partie
Martin Bosley's
Wellington
2011.06 - 2012.04
- Operating food stall on Sunday Market once a week, seeling restaurant made produce.
- In the kitchen, hot entree, veggie and garnish section.
- Plated meals paying special attention to garnishes and overall presentation.
Larder and Pastry Chef
Botswana Butchery
Queenstown
2008.08 - 2010.10
- Produced pastries, cakes, breads and other desserts each day.
- Determined quantity of product to prepare for next day operation by maintaining detailed production.
Larder, Pastry and Chef De Partie
Marcolinni
Curitiba, Brazil
2006.01 - 2008.01
- Company Overview: Italian cousine
- Italian cousine
Education
Cooking Course -
Senac
Brazil07.2005
Skills
- Customer service
- Kitchen operations
- Vendor negotiations
- Staff training
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Food presentation
- Nutrition
- Food storage
- Waste control
- Kitchen equipment operations
- Special diets
- Purchasing
References
- Stephen Clayton, executive chef, Bella Cucina, 027-531-8766, eat@bellacucina.co.nz
- Kirsty Owen, owner at Happy Place, 027-372-175, info@happyplacequeenstown.co.nz
Languages
- English
- Portuguese
Timeline
Airbnb management/Cleaner
Happy Place
2024.08 - Current
Breakfast Chef/Housekeeper
Nugget Point
2021.05 - 2024.07
Head Chef
Bella Cucina
2014.10 - 2020.08
Chef De Partie
Rata
2013.10 - 2014.10
Owner/Operator
Salgados Aggio
2012.05 - 2013.08
Chef De Partie
Martin Bosley's
2011.06 - 2012.04
Larder and Pastry Chef
Botswana Butchery
2008.08 - 2010.10
Larder, Pastry and Chef De Partie
Marcolinni
2006.01 - 2008.01
Cooking Course -
Senac