Christopher Duane FORTUNE
Born: 29 January 1974
Chris is a confident speaker and presenter and is the current Chairperson of Farmers' Markets New Zealand and the Marlborough Farmers' Market. He has run extensive workshops programs for market organisers, stalholders as well as cooking classes/public speaking/demonstrations/product launches through out NZ. For more information click on past activities
- Overseeing and running Kitchen Brigades of all sizes
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Confident in all areas of Kitchen Operations including a la carte, buffet, functions, fine dining
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Extensive small restaurant and 5 star hotel experience
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Competent in all aspects of kitchen budgeting
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Personal interest in complimenting wine with food and local food production systems
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Team orientated, approachable and easy going
COOKING CAREER SUMMARY
2007/08/09/10 - Heartland Hotel Marlborough and Marlborough Convention Centre – Exec Chef
2004/05/06/07 - Pacific Eagle Super Yacht – Pacific and NZ – Contract Chef
2004/05 - CK’s Marlborough Catering and Cuisine at Le Brun Restaurant – Owner operator
2003 - Hells Kitchen – Auckland – TV2 – Essential productions - Winner
2002 Chequers Café and Wine Bar – Marlborough – 1 year - Head Chef
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1999 - Sugar Club Restaurant – London – 4 months – Chef d partie
1999 - Agency assignments – London – 4 months – Chef d partie – Dorchester Hotel, Mirabelle, Neal St Restaurant, Ciccada, Clerkenwel
1998 - Hanbury Manor 5 Star Marriott Hotel – 12 months Chef d partie
1996 - Vintners - Barossa Valley – 2 years – Second Chef
1995 - Magic Flute – Adelaide – 6 months – Commis Chef