Natalie Chua

Experience

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  The Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore

  Aug 2014 - Feb 2015

  Pastry Trainee

  The Fullerton Hotel Singapore (opened in 2001) and The Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore (opened in 2010) anchor The Fullerton Heritage precinct, centrally located at Marina Bay and in the heart of Singapore’s Civic District. The Fullerton Hotel Sydney debuted in 2019, marking The Fullerton Hotels and Resorts’ first international expansion, sharing rich heritage with The Fullerton Hotel Singapore, both being historic former General Post Offices in Sydney and Singapore respectively. In 2022, The Fullerton Ocean Park Hotel Hong Kong – a sustainability-minded, oceanfront property – opened as the first Fullerton hotel in Hong Kong and the first Fullerton resort worldwide.As part of my internship at Fullerton Bay Hotel, I work alongside the Clifford Pier restaurant under Pastry Team. Some of the key highlight and achievements include:- Access to variety of task like pastry and bakery making, events, wedding etc.- Mentorship new staff if they joined in after you.- Research experience and do R&D. Show less

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  Starker

  Dec 2014 - Apr 2016

  Waitress

  Starker is a German-themed bistro and bar that have 7 outlets in Singapore known for their locally brewed beer.Jobscope of a waitress - Taking order and serving guest. - Bringing guest in to their table.- Explaining the promotions to the guest.

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  Starker

  Apr 2016 - Aug 2019

  Service Supervisor

  Oversee the workflow in the restaurant, problem solving, ordering and inventory.

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  Burnt Ends Hospitality Group

  Sept 2019 - Sept 2022

  I have be fortunate to be working in this restaurant that retain it's One Michelin Star since 2018. I have been given opportunity to grow with the company and learn new things which will progress my future career progression.Some of the opportunity I have given by this company so far:- Embarking into the opening team in Jakarta in Dec 2021.- Doing R&D for new menu - Handle ordering and inventory in my department.- Learning how to do bread from scratch other then doing Pastry - Embarking into a new role to progress my learning and skills set- Always provide a courteous and professional service and ensure that any guest complaints are promptly rectified and communicated to the head chef.- Assist the head chef in the fulfilment of his or her duties in order to ensure the smooth running of the kitchen.- Be responsible for stocks and control of wastage, in according to company standards.- Training new staff like Commis, Intern etc. Show less Founded by Chef-Owner Dave Pynt, Burnt Ends is a modern barbecue restaurant in Singapore’s Dempsey Hill serving modern Australian barbecue and boutique wines and spirits in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. It's a open concept kitchen with a custom four-tonne, dual cavity oven and four elevation grills.One-Michelin Star since first awarded since 2018. Currently ranked #65 on the 2023 San Pellegrino World's 50 best restaurant list and #24 on the 2023 San Pellegrino Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants List.Some of the key highlight that I have learnt:- Doing R&D for menu changing - Handle Pastry station alone, ordering & inventory - Creating dishes for staff takeover - Mentor intern who come and do Pastry station Show less

  • Demi Chef De Partie

    Jan 2021 - Sept 2022

  • Pastry Cook

    Sept 2019 - Jan 2021
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  Lerouy

  Oct 2022 - Sept 2023

  Chef De Partie

  LEROUY is a modern restaurant with an open kitchen concept serving a carte blanche french cuisine. Our menu changes from time to time to constantly feature exciting creations with our chef’s strong individual stamp.Awarded 1 Michelin Star in Michelin Guide Singapore 2019.- Takes care of daily food preparation and duties assigned by the sous/head chef to meet the standard and the quality set by the restaurant.- Ensure that the production, preparation and presentation of food are of the highest quality at all times.- Follows instructions and recommendations from the immediate superiors to complete daily task.- Follows good preservation standard for the proper handling of all food products at the right temperature. Show less