Experience

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  2MBS Fine Music Sydney

  • 2MBS Fine Music St Leonards

  • Jazz Broadcaster/restaurateur/music and food critic

    • Dec 2015 - Present
    • 2MBS Fine Music St Leonards

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  ARIA - Australian Recording Industry Association

  • Australia

  • Academy Awards Judge

    • Feb 2015 - Present
    • Australia

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  Community Broadcasting Association of Australia

  • Australia
  • Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Radio Presenter

    • Jan 2004 - Present

  • Presenter/Producer

    • 1997 - Present

    Producer and Presenter of a music program A Jazz Hour from the studios of Fine Music 102.5FM in St Leonards and broadcast nationally across Australia via The Community Radio Network to all states.The program focuses on contemporary modern improvised music in the jazz form with an emphasis on Australian musicians.- Develop specialized playlists- Booking and interviewing guest musicians and local creatives. For example prominent Australian musicians Mike Nock,Sandy Evans,Lloyd Swanton,Gary Daley,Tony Buck,David Theak,Jeremy Rose,Brett Hirst,Bruce Cale,Mark Isaacs,Gerard Masters,James Muller,Michelle Nicole,Grace Knight,James Valentine,Andrew Robson,Paul Cutlan,Julian Wilson,Casey Golden,Joy Yates,Tim Bruer,Tony Buck,Adam Simmonds,Zoe Hauptman,Alex Stuart,John Shand,Matt McMahon,Laurence Pike,Adrian Klumpes, Mike Nock,and the international artists Silke Eberhard,Jeff Neve and Martin Taylor and the President of Blue Note Records America, Don Was.Producer and Presenter of a 10 part radio series, Magic Moments in Jazz.- Music history research and relate it to programming- OB recording and develop interviews for broadcasting- Showcasing and mentoring Local Artists.- Develop and Produce Related Events - Sound Tech Production- Works with Audacity and Adobe Audition in post production

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  Private Residence

  • Personal Chef

    • Oct 2014 - Oct 2021

    the preparation and cooking of game,seafood and meats plus producing dishes of the highest standards with a focus on precision and quality.

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  escarpment modern eatery

  • Blackheath,NSW

  • Owner/Head Chef

    • Mar 2010 - Oct 2013
    • Blackheath,NSW

    Knowledge of all F&B Standards, quality presentation, service and products and local health and sanitation standards• Knowledge of menu planning• Understanding of the impact that menu choice has on productivity • Knowledge of food trends and special seasonal foods• Knowledge of marketing plan, competition, promotional concepts, F&B costs and controls• Accomodation of guest needs during hours of operation• Ability to analyze financial information and prepare budge and outlet goals• Ability to assess quality control and adherence to service standards• Knowledge of and implementation of laws relating to truth in menus, liquor liability, local health and sanitation standards and contract law• comprehensive computer skills. barista skills• good communication skills, both verbal and written

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  The Gallery Restaurant

  • Katoomba

  • Executive Chef

    • Sep 2004 - Dec 2009
    • Katoomba

    Located with the Fine Art Gallery "Katoomba Fine Art" the restaurant catered for the general public and exclusive opening Art events. Head Chef responsibilities included menu planning,budgeting,event catering,staff recruitment and supervision,Barista skills

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  The Divino Deli Cafe

  • Katoomba

  • Owner/Head Chef

    • Jan 1997 - Feb 2004
    • Katoomba

    Head Chef responsible for for menu planning,food preparation and presentation,staff training and supervision,public relations,Barista skills

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  Simply French Restaurant

  • United Kingdom
  • Restaurants
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Owner/Head Chef

    • Jan 1990 - Jun 1997

    Head Chef responsible for for menu planning,food preparation and presentation,staff training and supervision,public relations,Barista skills.

  • Owner Chef

    • Jan 1989 - Jan 1997

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  Frying Times Fish Cafe

  • Glebe, Sydney

  • Owner/Chef

    • Jan 1985 - Jan 1989
    • Glebe, Sydney

    Owner operator

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  Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)

  • Australia

  • Television Director

    • Jan 1980 - Jan 1985
    • Australia

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  Australian Elizabethan Theatre Trust

  • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

  • Stage Manager

    • Jan 1978 - Jan 1980
    • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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  Queensland Theatre

  • Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

  • Professional Actor

    • Jan 1975 - Jan 1980
    • Brisbane, Queensland, Australia