Stuart Russ Email and Phone Number
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.
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Head ChefSebastian'S Food & Wine Feb 2023 - PresentHampton East, Victoria, AustraliaPopular 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 -
OwnerPrivate Catering Jan 2020 - Feb 2023Caulfield South, Victoria, AustraliaSince 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
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Head ChefNetwork Public Bar & Pizza Nov 2019 - Jan 2020Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaNetwork 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 -
Sous ChefThe Camden Hotel Caulfield Jul 2018 - Nov 2019Caulfield South, Victoria, AustraliaCamden 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 -
Head ChefPacific Group Of Companies Nov 2013 - Jun 2018Southbank, Victoria, AustraliaThe 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 -
Head ChefColonial Hotel Jun 2013 - Nov 2013Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaThe 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 -
Director / Head ChefEzy2Eat Catering Jul 2006 - Apr 2013Sydney, New South Wales, AustraliaI 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
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Food Safety FirstPass -
Australian Hotels Association (Nsw)Pass -
Sydney Institute Of TechnologyFood Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant
Frequently Asked Questions about Stuart Russ
What company does Stuart Russ work for?
Stuart Russ works for Sebastian's Food & Wine
What is Stuart Russ's role at the current company?
Stuart Russ's current role is Head Chef at Sebastian's Food & Wine.
What schools did Stuart Russ attend?
Stuart Russ attended Food Safety First, Australian Hotels Association (Nsw), Sydney Institute Of Technology.
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