Aaron Wood
Surrey,BC
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with 15 years of hospitality experience. Known for reliability and adaptability, excellent time management and problem-solving skills, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Chef
Browns Socialhouse - PRG
08.2022 - Current
- Started as a Sous Chef at the Walnut Grove, Langley location, Transferred to New Westminster location to assist day to day operations, then was offered promotion to Head Chef.
- Managed the daily operations of the restaurant including Inventory, scheduling, staff training and development, managing repairs and maintenance and the financial aspects and long term goals of the business.
Chef De Partie
Brick Bay - Glass House Restaurant
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Filled a seasonal position whilst living on the property, main responsibilities were preparation and service, seasonal menu development and assistance with some administrative tasks.
- Also assisted in property maintenance, including planting and tending the restaurant garden, tending the vineyard, and other farm related work
Chef/ Head Chef
Stuart St Macs Brew Bar/ Nova Cafe
07.2020 - 09.2021
- Both restaurants owned and operated by same directors, started as a chef at Nova Cafe, then was offered a position as Head Chef at Macs Brew Bar.
- Managed the day to day operations of the kitchens including scheduling, staff training, menu development, placing orders and supplier co-ordination.
Junior Sous Chef
Homer Street Cafe & Bar
02.2018 - 12.2020
- Responsibilities included leading dinner service, daily development of seasonal feature items, staff training and development, weekly inventory, placing orders, and any extra tasks set by the Chef De Cuisine and Executive Chef.
- Served as acting PM Sous Chef for one month
Education
Certificate in Horticulture (Nursery Production) - Horticulture
Otago Polytechnic
Online Distance Learning01-2023
Hospitality
Otago Polytechnic
Dunedin, NZ12-2013
Skills
- Food Safety Management
- Culinary Operations Oversight
- Team Development
- Menu Planning
- Cost management
- Operational Streamlining
- Equipment maintenance
Timeline
Head Chef
Browns Socialhouse - PRG
08.2022 - Current
Chef De Partie
Brick Bay - Glass House Restaurant
09.2021 - 05.2022
Chef/ Head Chef
Stuart St Macs Brew Bar/ Nova Cafe
07.2020 - 09.2021
Junior Sous Chef
Homer Street Cafe & Bar
02.2018 - 12.2020
Certificate in Horticulture (Nursery Production) - Horticulture
Otago Polytechnic
Hospitality
Otago Polytechnic