Faraz Matin Email & Phone Number

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

• Headed the Café from its grand opening while managing a staff of 4+ to ensure the highest level of service as expected from a one hat restaurant;• Meticulously created exquisite dishes with the worlds most exotic and expensive ingredients;• Fashioned sophisticated dishes for the palate of Australia’s most elite celebrity guests on a regular basis; and• Preparing all meals fresh to order whilst maintaining an exceptionally clean and organized space.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

• Responsible for overall daily kitchen operation and daily menu planning for dietary needs of all hot foods required for severally ill and allergenic patients as well as heads of staff;• Ensure maintenance of the highest possible standards throughout the restaurant; • Actively involved in ordering and receiving stock; and• Buffet style Bain Marie bulk cooking.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

• Managed daily kitchen operations and overseeing food preparation and production, ensuring food safety procedures are always 100% adhered to; and• Re-developed entire menu whilst improving kitchen operational flow and maintaining employee retention in order to substantially improve the restaurants profit.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

• Catered to the special requirements of both venues;• Contributed to the catering function and worked as part of the kitchen team, to support the hotel’s a la carte restaurant, bar and room service;• Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines; • Verified proper portion sizes and consistently attained high food quality standards; and• Responsible for managing and training all new kitchen staff.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

• Prepared daily specials menu for lunch and dining services;• Collaborated with Head Chef on menu design and innovative recipes;• Ensured the standards of hygiene were maintained and improved wherever possible; and• Assisted with the daily ordering of food, stock maintenance and the minimisation of waste.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

• Overlooked the labelling and storage of all raw food ingredients including produce, meat, fish, poultry, dairy and dry goods in the appropriate storage room, walk-in refrigerator, freezer or cooler;• Instructed and managed staff in proper food preparation, food storage, use of kitchen equipment and utensils, sanitation and safety issues;• Led shifts and created schedules while personally preparing food items and executing requests based on required specifications; and• Instructed staff for the cooking and displaying of foods and meals in accordance with planned menus, diet plans, recipes, portions, temperature control procedures and facility policies.

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

• Skilled in many different areas of food preparation;• Responsible for the ladder;• Grill Master; • Headed large quantity functions whilst maintaining high standards of food through out;• Curated recipes to the highest level for all diners, including the likes of famous faces who frequently dined at the Café;• Thorough working knowledge of food safety legislation and guidelines; and• Facilitating daily food orders, ensuring the maintenance of stock and minimisation of waste.

Advanced Diploma Of Hospitality

Diploma Of Hospitality

First Aid Certificate

Certificate Iv In Commercial Cookery (Red Seal)

Certificate Iii In Commercial Cookery

Haccp Certificate

Australia Safe Good Handling Certificate