Objective
Return to Sea! Utelising my experience in the hospitality industry spanning 30 successful years, I have a proven record of delivering exceptional quality food in high volumes and within budget. My seagoing career has included both 10 years within the Royal New Zealand Navy and just less than 2 years with Pacific Basin Shipping.
Experience
Sep 2008 to Aug 2010
Pacific Basin Sea Tow (NZ) Ltd Ship's Cook
•Served a successful tenure onboard M.V. PB Gibson (34.1m), trading from Australia, New Caledonia to Singapore.
•Commended on raising standards, with a focus on improving the variety in menus and exceeding expectations.
•Instigated a new stock ordering system with excellent results.
•Excelled in a position which demanded a flexible and hard working team leader.
Feb 1979 to Feb 1989
Royal New Zealand Navy Ship's Cook
•Served onboard frigates, successfully catering for 250 crew. Seconded for official governmental functions ashore.
•Deemed to be 'well-groomed and sober bearing' throughout entire tenure.
•Developed competence in stock control, menu planning, purchasing, costing and staff management.
Nov 2004 to Jun 2007
The Cosmopolitan (Cossie) Club - Upper Hutt, NZ Managing Director / Executive Chef
•Achieved dramatic success through re-building the business into the largest Club in New Zealand, directly increasing the Club's popularity and profitability.
•Ran a thriving 250+ seat function area, 200 seat restaurant and an additional café / bar area.
•Experienced high levels of job satisfaction through running an efficient and productive system that produced high quality food in high volumes.
•Multi-faceted role involving management of 45 staff, cooking and running the kitchen, menu planning and stock control.
Education
High School
10 Years Navy
Life
Certification
*STCW '95 Basic Safety Training
Fire Fighting
Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities
Personal Survival Techniques
Elementary First Aid
*Maritime New Zealand Medical - No restrictions (Internationally recognised ENG1 equivalent)
•London City and Guild Professional Cookery 706/2 - Royal New Zealand Navy, 1987
•London City and Guild Professional Cookery 706/1 - Royal New Zealand Navy, 1982
•Passed exam for Petty Officer - Royal New Zealand Navy, 1987
•Passed command exam for Leading Chef - Royal New Zealand Navy, 1983
•Passed professional exam for Leading Chef - Royal New Zealand Navy, 1982
Skils
•Highly competent in adverse sea conditions
•Strong focus on health and safety
•Outstanding levels of motivation and enthusiasm
•Excellent managerial skills
•Resilient to stress and high pressure situations
•Knowledgeable of various dietary requirements
•Innovative problem solver
•Diplomatic, easy going nature
•Demonstrated success in improving quality and systems.
I believe I am well suited to a vessel seeking a flexible and highly motivated team leader with an ability to fit in easily and make a positive contribution.I have a natural aptitude for working at sea and within a multi-national environment. With hard working ethic, with a commitment to professionalism and excellence.
I am currently based in Tauranga, New Zealand and am available to travel immediately.
I would welcome the opportunity to further discuss how I could contribute to your team and shall look forward to hearing from you soon.