Stuart Russ

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Head Chef at Sebastian's Food & Wine @ Sebastian's Food & Wine
Stuart Russ's Location
Caulfield South, Victoria, Australia, Australia
About Stuart Russ

A passionate and dedicate professional with over 30 years experience cooking for a range of well-known people, including, Gloria Estefan, George Bush Senior & Barbara Bush, Celine Dion, Michael Hutchins and the Inxs Band, Paul Bocuse, and Corporate catering for the Alter Family. Coupled with expertise in Asia cooking with the versatility to cook a broad range of cuisines. Ability to crate and build strong team bonds through key strengths being empathetic, loyal, team player and willingness to help people succeed.

Stuart Russ's Current Company Details
Sebastian's Food & Wine

Sebastian'S Food & Wine

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Head Chef at Sebastian's Food & Wine
Stuart Russ Work Experience Details
  • Sebastian'S Food & Wine
    Head Chef
    Sebastian'S Food & Wine Feb 2023 - Present
    Hampton East, Victoria, Australia
    Popular local family run café seating 150 people open 7-days per week. - Increased revenue by 100% since starting- Over 50 positive reviews in the past twelve months- Building an effective team - Leading a team of nine kitchen staff- Developing weekly staff rosters- Developing menu’s and daily specials- Optimise inventory levels and stock replenishing, while maintaining strong suppler relationships- Events catering for up to 50 people- Effective food cost… Show more Popular local family run café seating 150 people open 7-days per week. - Increased revenue by 100% since starting- Over 50 positive reviews in the past twelve months- Building an effective team - Leading a team of nine kitchen staff- Developing weekly staff rosters- Developing menu’s and daily specials- Optimise inventory levels and stock replenishing, while maintaining strong suppler relationships- Events catering for up to 50 people- Effective food cost management Show less
  • Private Catering
    Owner
    Private Catering Jan 2020 - Feb 2023
    Caulfield South, Victoria, Australia
    Since the pandemic I have been running my own private catering company from home for a select group of clients within my neighbourhood. The business has grown organically through my reputation for quality food and my reliability.- Developing menus planning and planning events- Specialising in the preparation of weekly meals for elderly clients- Dinner parties preparation- Events catering for up to 50 people
  • Network Public Bar & Pizza
    Head Chef
    Network Public Bar & Pizza Nov 2019 - Jan 2020
    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
    Network Public Bar was a stylish eatery serving simple, napolitana pizza and Italian and pub-inspired food. The bar seated 300 people and operated 7-days a week.- Rostering staff via Deputy- Managing food suppliers- Managing and onboarding new kitchen staff- Weekly management meetings- Menu design including specials menu- Menu costing and food cost management
  • The Camden Hotel Caulfield
    Sous Chef
    The Camden Hotel Caulfield Jul 2018 - Nov 2019
    Caulfield South, Victoria, Australia
    Camden Hotel was refurbished in 2018 and relaunch launched in earl 2019. The hotel now has a 120-seat restaurant and front bar with a seating capacity of 40, as well as catering for the gaming lounge. - Creation of daily specials- Ordering food supplies- Managing the kitchen team - Training new chefs- Overseeing quality control- Weekly performance meetings with management
  • Pacific Group Of Companies
    Head Chef
    Pacific Group Of Companies Nov 2013 - Jun 2018
    Southbank, Victoria, Australia
    The Pacific Group of Companies is a private equity investment house active in real estate, credit and private equity investment. The company has an in-house catering service cooking for 50 staff and client meetings daily.- Catering for the senior management team daily - Menu planning- Coordinating customer functions and corporate events- Fine Dinning catering for corporate clients- Personal catering functions for the owners of Pacific Group the Alter Family- Specialising… Show more The Pacific Group of Companies is a private equity investment house active in real estate, credit and private equity investment. The company has an in-house catering service cooking for 50 staff and client meetings daily.- Catering for the senior management team daily - Menu planning- Coordinating customer functions and corporate events- Fine Dinning catering for corporate clients- Personal catering functions for the owners of Pacific Group the Alter Family- Specialising in the preparation of food according to Judaism principles Show less
  • Colonial Hotel
    Head Chef
    Colonial Hotel Jun 2013 - Nov 2013
    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
    The Colonial Hotel is a traditional pub serving lunch and dinner daily. With large spaces for functions and events for up to 200 people, in addition to a 200-seat restaurant.- Menu design - using local produce, utilizing original recipes, theme promotion.- Sourcing new suppliers and negotiating supply agreements.- Hiring, training, motivating and supervising staff; personnel management and administrative functions.- Optimise food cost control, inventory control and… Show more The Colonial Hotel is a traditional pub serving lunch and dinner daily. With large spaces for functions and events for up to 200 people, in addition to a 200-seat restaurant.- Menu design - using local produce, utilizing original recipes, theme promotion.- Sourcing new suppliers and negotiating supply agreements.- Hiring, training, motivating and supervising staff; personnel management and administrative functions.- Optimise food cost control, inventory control and purchasing.- Maintained hygiene standards according to HACCP Show less
  • Ezy2Eat Catering
    Director / Head Chef
    Ezy2Eat Catering Jul 2006 - Apr 2013
    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
    I established Ezy 2 Eat Catering in 2006 when I was awarded the contract for the NSW Bowlers Club. This contract was made up of a 200 seat buffet, 150 café and six function rooms with a capacity of 200 people. Ezy 2 Eat Catering was able to over its contract period build a loyal following through personalised customer service and high quality food.- Increase bar sales and patronage by more than 50% in the first six months of taking over the contract- Maintained a profitable… Show more I established Ezy 2 Eat Catering in 2006 when I was awarded the contract for the NSW Bowlers Club. This contract was made up of a 200 seat buffet, 150 café and six function rooms with a capacity of 200 people. Ezy 2 Eat Catering was able to over its contract period build a loyal following through personalised customer service and high quality food.- Increase bar sales and patronage by more than 50% in the first six months of taking over the contract- Maintained a profitable business, by controlling food and wage cost consistently over six years.- Dedicated team of long serving employees. - Work with club management to develop new menu ideas, promotions. Gather customer feedback and consumer insight to improve service.- Provide monthly reporting to club management on the number of customers, average sales, best and worst selling dishes. - Liaise with the taxation department in the preparation quarterly BAS and monthly IAS statements - Manage a team of up to 10 full time and 15 part time staff. Duties included setting weekly rosters, paying wages, recruitment.- Menu design - using local produce, utilizing original recipes, theme promotion.- Sourcing new suppliers and negotiating supply agreements.- Hiring, training, motivating and supervising staff; personnel management and administrative functions.- Marketing, food cost control, year budget planning, food cost analysis, inventory control and purchasing.- Maintained hygiene standards according to HACCP guidelines Show less

Stuart Russ Education Details

  • Food Safety First
    Food Safety First
    Pass
  • Australian Hotels Association (Nsw)
    Australian Hotels Association (Nsw)
    Pass
  • Sydney Institute Of Technology
    Sydney Institute Of Technology
    Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant

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Stuart Russ works for Sebastian's Food & Wine

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Stuart Russ's current role is Head Chef at Sebastian's Food & Wine.

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Stuart Russ attended Food Safety First, Australian Hotels Association (Nsw), Sydney Institute Of Technology.

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