Bennet Mikkelsen
London,UK
Summary
Versatile Chef with five years' experience in high-pressure kitchens. Expertise in leading teams, managing multiple stations, and developing seasonal menus using locally sourced ingredients. Specialises in modern New Zealand cuisine and large-scale catering, consistently delivering high-quality dishes for diverse service environments. Committed to fostering a team-oriented kitchen culture and advancing knowledge of food science.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chef De Partie
Hand made catering
Tanunda, South Australia
07.2025 - 04.2026
- Developed cheffing skills and enhanced ability to contribute to team services in a fast-paced environment
- Upskilled in both prep kitchen and small restaurant, collaborating with a two-person team to deliver consistent services five days a week
- Prepared vegetables and meat for various functions in a busy kitchen
Commis chef
The Thistle Inn
Wellington
11.2024 - 06.2025
- Advanced to Commis Chef, assuming greater responsibility in fast-paced, historic gastropub.
- Refined food prep, plating, and kitchen standard maintenance to ensure quality and consistency.
- Focused on modern New Zealand cuisine, utilising local ingredients such as pāua, kahawai.
Chef De Partie
Lulu Bar & Restaurant
Wellington
05.2023 - 10.2024
- Managed Josper grill section, maintaining composure and leadership during high-pressure service.
- Led preparation and execution at multiple stations, ensuring consistent quality in one of Wellington’s busiest restaurants
- Assisted in menu development while mentoring junior chefs to enhance culinary skills
Education
NCEA 4 - Cookery
Weltec
Wellington, NewZealand01-2021
Skills
- Culinary techniques
- Cooking methods
- Menu development
- Recipe standardisation
- Food safety
- Quality control
- Inventory management
- Time management
- Calm under pressure
- Team collaboration
Interests
- SkateBoarding
- Hiking
- Baking bread
Certification
- Weltec certified
- Level 4 cookery
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
references
- Dahl Nabin, Head chef Bar Musque (resturant addition to HMC) +61431233582
- Stuart Oldfield, Owner/operator Hand made catering +61412337878
Timeline
Chef De Partie
Hand made catering
07.2025 - 04.2026
Commis chef
The Thistle Inn
11.2024 - 06.2025
Chef De Partie
Lulu Bar & Restaurant
05.2023 - 10.2024
NCEA 4 - Cookery
Weltec