Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Personal Information
Hobbies and Interests
Timeline
TROY DAVIDSON

TROY DAVIDSON

Wanaka,OTA

Summary

28 Years of experience as a Private Head Chef, working with high-end clients globally on Super Yachts, Homes, Villas, and Aircraft. Involved in designing galleys and catering workspaces for yacht-building projects and private homes. Culinary expertise includes a wide range of fresh, clean, and simple dishes, as well as sophisticated and modern international cuisines. Thrives in high-pressure kitchen environments, excels in creating diverse menus. Streamlines operations for efficiency using in-depth understanding of culinary techniques and kitchen logistics. Demonstrates effective team leadership and commitment to consistent quality standards.


Actively Looking for Work after selling Business.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner Director

Pembroke Wines and Spirits Wanaka
02.2018 - 01.2025
  • Family Owned and operated Since 2018.
  • Won the Best Restaurant Wine Bar on Restaurant Guru 2022 and 2023.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.

Executive Chef

The Walton Family.
05.2008 - 04.2022

I spent 14 years as the EX Head chef onboard the owners fleet. I would also travel between, Las Vegas, Beverley Hills, and Caribbean Homes up until April 2022 after being unable to return to New Zealand after the governments New Covid lottery Entry System to return home.

Boats.

60M Feadship 18 crew 12 Guests (MY-Secret)

83 m Abeking & Rasmussen 28 crew 6 staff 14 Guests (MY- Secret)

110m Oceanco 47crew, 12 Staff, 18 Guests. (MY- Kaos)

Head Chef

M/Y DILBAR 110m Lurssen Yacths
06.2007 - 06.2008
  • I was hired on the last part of the build stage in Germany and Run the vessel and handed it over to the bosses Executive Chef after the end of first Mediterranean season as originally agreed.
  • Complete galley set up – purchase of all galley equipment, dry-goods, perishables and uniforms.
  • Hired the all Galley Staff.
  • 47 crew/12 staff/16 guests
  • 4 chefs/Galley staff
  • High end private yacht

Head Chef

M/Y OASIS Lurssen Yachts
06.2005 - 03.2006
  • High end private/charter boat
  • 16 weeks of private and charter, Mediterranean season
  • 6 x weeks Caribbean Season
  • 15 crew/12 guests
  • 1 Sous chef onboard

Head Chef

Sydney Olympic Games
09.2000 - 09.2000
  • We had 3 Head Chefs. 1 on the pass. 1 on orders,stock arrivals and planning. 1 on kitchen Production.
  • Looking after Major Sponsors – Coca Cola, Channel 7 and John Hannock insurance.
  • I was in charge of the Kitchen and production of 54 chefs and kitchen staff.
  • Daily covers of 4000 to 6000 guests a day for 16 days

Head Chef

KOKOMO II + Kokomo S/Y
12.1995 - 08.2000
  • Worked on Both Kokomo II and Kokomo Sloop .
  • Fitted out Kokomo sailing yacht in Auckland, all dive gear, Equipment, Food, Perishables.
  • 12 guests/4 -7 crew

Head Chef

Edgewater Resort Hotel
01.1994 - 10.1994
  • Contacted be GM and offered the Head Chef role.
  • Five star hotel, 115 rooms
  • In charge of sauce section
  • Staff training, ordering and stock control
  • Five star hotel, 115 rooms

Head Chef

First Café
02.1992 - 10.1994
  • Management of all staff
  • Responsible for frequent menu changes
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Managed food costs effectively with careful menu planning, accurate portion control, and utilization of seasonal ingredients.

Trainee Chef

Edgewater Resort Hotel
01.1988 - 10.1991
  • Apprentice chef duties
  • Received positive feedback from supervisors for exceptional teamwork and adaptability during busy shifts.

Education

AUSTRALIAN WATER WAYS LICENCE -

UP TO 30M

ANCILLARY RESUSCITATION EQUIPMENT -

DRIVERS LICENCE -

Level 3 Food Hygiene , Online
02-2022

RESTAURANT SERVICE CERTIFICATE -

NZ/QA, New Zealand
02.1995

SAFE FOOD HANDLING CERTIFICATE -

N, New Zealand
01.1994

OPEN WATER DIVERS LICENCE -

Sydney , Current
01.1994

TRADE CERTIFICATE - PROFESSIONAL COOKERY

OTAGO POLYTECHNIC, New Zealand
06.1991
  • NEW ZEALAND’s STUDENT CHEF OF THE YEAR – 1991 score of 100 out of 100.

Skills

  • Food Safety Compliance
  • Culinary Team Management
  • Fundamental Cooking Techniques
  • Kitchen Staff Oversight
  • Culinary Preparation
  • Precision Vegetable Cutting
  • Team Leadership
  • Efficient Kitchen Organization
  • Clear Communication
  • Menu Design
  • Culinary Techniques
  • Sanitation Protocols
  • Menu planning
  • Understanding of Allergen Protocols
  • Kitchen safety
  • Waste reduction
  • Safety management
  • High hygienic standards
  • Supervising food prep
  • Food safety regulations
  • Measuring and portioning
  • Kitchen operations
  • Ingredient knowledge
  • Team building
  • Menu supervision
  • Mentoring and coaching
  • Menu memorization
  • Salad making
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Detail-oriented
  • Stock rotation
  • Butchery skills
  • Food presentation
  • Food storage
  • Portion control
  • Inventory supervision
  • Budget Oversight
  • Culinary expertise
  • Cost management

Personal Information

  • Visa: B1-B2 Visa Expiry 2025
  • Health Status: Excellent, ENG1 Current
  • Date of Birth: 09/20/72 (52)
  • Nationality: New Zealand
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Non Smoker
  • No Tattoos

Hobbies and Interests

  • Photography
  • Snow skiing
  • Diving
  • Mountain biking
  • Food and wine

Timeline

Owner Director - Pembroke Wines and Spirits Wanaka
02.2018 - 01.2025
Executive Chef - The Walton Family.
05.2008 - 04.2022
Head Chef - M/Y DILBAR 110m Lurssen Yacths
06.2007 - 06.2008
Head Chef - M/Y OASIS Lurssen Yachts
06.2005 - 03.2006
Head Chef - Sydney Olympic Games
09.2000 - 09.2000
Head Chef - KOKOMO II + Kokomo S/Y
12.1995 - 08.2000
Head Chef - Edgewater Resort Hotel
01.1994 - 10.1994
Head Chef - First Café
02.1992 - 10.1994
Trainee Chef - Edgewater Resort Hotel
01.1988 - 10.1991
- ANCILLARY RESUSCITATION EQUIPMENT,
- DRIVERS LICENCE,
- AUSTRALIAN WATER WAYS LICENCE,
Level 3 Food Hygiene - ,
NZ/QA - RESTAURANT SERVICE CERTIFICATE,
N - SAFE FOOD HANDLING CERTIFICATE,
Sydney - OPEN WATER DIVERS LICENCE,
OTAGO POLYTECHNIC - TRADE CERTIFICATE, PROFESSIONAL COOKERY
TROY DAVIDSON