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Overview
Work History
Education
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Blair Leatham

Blair Leatham

Nelson,New Zealand

Summary

Forward-thinking professional offering more then 20 years of experience working in fast-paced kitchens. Skilled at staying focused and productive in high-stress situations and maintaining calmness in busy times. Excellent and proven skills in meny areas

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Chef/Lodge manager

Wilson's Abel Tasman
11.2021 - Current

Everyday running of lodge ,Bar manager, Chef and Host

Chef

Speights Ale house Nelson
10.2020 - 11.2021
  • Provided support in all areas of the kitchen as needed, demonstrating versatility and adaptability under pressure.

Snr Chef de partie

St. Andrews beach brewery
06.2018 - 02.2020
  • Responsibilities included: Service, Preparation, Functions, Control section

Chef de partie

Rye rsl
11.2017 - 06.2018
  • Responsibilities included: Service, Preparation, Functions, Control section
  • Provided support in all areas of the kitchen as needed, demonstrating versatility and adaptability under pressure.

Chef de partie

Hotel sorrento
10.2015 - 11.2017
  • Provided support in all areas of the kitchen as needed, demonstrating versatility and adaptability under pressure.

Chef

smokehouse sorrento
08.2014 - 10.2015
  • Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.

Sous chef

Port Phillip estate
04.2014 - 08.2014
  • Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.

Chef de Partie

Montalto Olive Grove and Vineyard
03.2013 - 05.2013
  • Provided support in all areas of the kitchen as needed, demonstrating versatility and adaptability under pressure.

Grill Chef

Rye Hotel
01.2013 - 03.2013
  • Elevated guest experience with visually appealing plating techniques that showcased the skillful preparation of each grilled item served.

Chef de Partie

Portsea Hotel
12.2011 - 12.2012
  • Provided support in all areas of the kitchen as needed, demonstrating versatility and adaptability under pressure.

Mess chef

ESS Waiouru Army Base New Zealand
09.2011 - 12.2011
  • Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.

Barista/ Manager

Kombi Coffee
05.2010 - 11.2011
  • Served customers quickly and efficiently and created strategies to prevent delays.

Head Chef

Cyprus Tree, Ohakune New Zealand
06.2010 - 09.2011
  • Managed food costs effectively with careful menu planning, accurate portion control, and utilization of seasonal ingredients.

Head Chef

Turoa Lodge
06.2009 - 05.2010
  • Managed food costs effectively with careful menu planning, accurate portion control, and utilization of seasonal ingredients.

Manager

La Bella Italia Store & Delicatessen
01.2006 - 01.2007

Education

First Aid/CPR NZQA 6400/6402

Medcare
Motueka Newzealand
10.2023

LCQ/Bar Managers NZQA 4646/16705

Tasman District Counsil
Nelson NewZealand
09.2023

SIT40407 Australian Level 4 Certificate in Cookery

Industry Skills Council
Melbourne Australia
04.2012

Certificate - Small Business Management

Te Wananga O Aotearoa
Whanganui New Zealand
12.2010

Basic Cookery /General Catering NZQA 751/752

Hutt Valley Polytechnic
Lower Hutt New Zealand
11.1999

NZQA Introduction To The Meat Industry

Hutt Valley Polytechnic
Petone
10.1998

Skills

  • Time management
  • Able to handle fast paced environments
  • Team player
  • Reliable
  • Shows initiative
  • Experienced in all areas of hospitality
  • Bar
  • Culinary expertise
  • Kitchen Management
  • Food presentation
  • Kitchen Operations
  • Allergen awareness

References

  • Craig Wilson Wilsons Abel Tasman 0275731579
  • Warren Thompson, Speights ale house Nelson, Former head chef, 0274431929
  • Mark Henle Speight Ale house Nelson 02102423120

Timeline

Chef/Lodge manager

Wilson's Abel Tasman
11.2021 - Current

Chef

Speights Ale house Nelson
10.2020 - 11.2021

Snr Chef de partie

St. Andrews beach brewery
06.2018 - 02.2020

Chef de partie

Rye rsl
11.2017 - 06.2018

Chef de partie

Hotel sorrento
10.2015 - 11.2017

Chef

smokehouse sorrento
08.2014 - 10.2015

Sous chef

Port Phillip estate
04.2014 - 08.2014

Chef de Partie

Montalto Olive Grove and Vineyard
03.2013 - 05.2013

Grill Chef

Rye Hotel
01.2013 - 03.2013

Chef de Partie

Portsea Hotel
12.2011 - 12.2012

Mess chef

ESS Waiouru Army Base New Zealand
09.2011 - 12.2011

Head Chef

Cyprus Tree, Ohakune New Zealand
06.2010 - 09.2011

Barista/ Manager

Kombi Coffee
05.2010 - 11.2011

Head Chef

Turoa Lodge
06.2009 - 05.2010

Manager

La Bella Italia Store & Delicatessen
01.2006 - 01.2007

First Aid/CPR NZQA 6400/6402

Medcare

LCQ/Bar Managers NZQA 4646/16705

Tasman District Counsil

SIT40407 Australian Level 4 Certificate in Cookery

Industry Skills Council

Certificate - Small Business Management

Te Wananga O Aotearoa

Basic Cookery /General Catering NZQA 751/752

Hutt Valley Polytechnic

NZQA Introduction To The Meat Industry

Hutt Valley Polytechnic
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