Ben G. Email & Phone Number

Epsom, England, United Kingdom

Working as a senior chef and assistant to the head of a popular local, award winning family run restaurant. My duties include:· Assisting with preparing all items for service and ensuring prep levels are appropriate at all times. · Managing other chefs during both prep and service.· Assisting the head chef with daily kitchen operations. · Ensuring the highest standards of food hygiene and safety are being followed at all times. · Completing head chef duties during their absence. · Working quickly and efficiently within any section of the kitchen during busy services. · Independently Preparing for and running busy lunch services, whilst maintaining standards and ensuring all paperwork is completed. · Training and induction of new members of the kitchen team

Kingston Upon Thames, England, United Kingdom

I worked for Mitchells and Butlers from May 2019. This is a large, popular location and a fast-paced environment. My duties included: · Ensuring appropriate levels of hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times. · Utilising correct cleaning techniques to sanitise counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs. · Respond to dietary requirements, including food allergies - creating dishes that meet customer needs and palates.· Check freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures. · Assisting with the daily ordering of food, stock maintenance and the minimisation of waste. · Maintaining and cleaning all kitchen appliances including grill, stove and oven. · Working in a small team and sometimes on own over long shifts during busy periods. · Maintain strong and professional working relationships with colleagues, including other kitchen staff, managers and front of house colleagues. · Prepare and cook all dishes on menu while maintaining high level of consistency and efficiency. · Catering for events and parties of up to 100 people.

Richmond, England, United Kingdom

Held this position whilst at University, leaving to concentrate on my studies and re-evaluate my career aspirations. My duties included:· Following safety requirements for safe serving - including ensuring transport made available for inebriated customers. · Encourage customer feedback through online reviews. · Preparing and serving mixed drinks, wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages. · Supported positive team morale and corrected performance issues according to established standards. · Made engaging connections with guests to create loyalty. · Maintained bar stocks, replenishing daily as necessary. · Personalised customer experience by greeting customers by name, facilitating meaningful faceto-face interaction and catering to specific requests. · Changed beer kegs. · Balanced tills, accurately handled cash, processed credit card payment batches and prepared bank deposits. · Performed closing duties including cleaning, sanitising and replenishing.

Remained composed and highly professional in fast-paced and constantly changing environment, effectively handling challenging situations and difficult individuals to achieve objectives.· Booked guests for on-air interviews and assigned stories to reporters to manage coverage and schedule needs.· Found appropriate stories and ideas for programming to engage target audiences and hook advertisers.· Coordinated with producers and on-air talent to create program content, new ideas and segments.

Stafford, England, United Kingdom

· Maximised sales opportunities through strategic inventory management, maintaining operational stock levels at all times.· Fostered relationships with customers to expand customer base and enhance loyalty and retention.· Addressed customer inquiries and concerns to facilitate decision- making and minimise anxiety or hesitation.· Accepted and processed cash, cheque, card and mobile payments.· Managed efficient till operations, including scanning items, processing payments and issuing receipts.· Provided service with a smile, offering courteous, helpful advice to best- meet customer needs.· Assisted with cleaning duties to maintain high standards in store presentation and hygiene.· Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organised displays for optimal sales promotions.

Stafford

My first part-time job within the hospitality sector. Ensured that customers were looked after and that food and drink were served quickly and efficiently.