Martin Henley

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Group Executive Head Chef @ Vine Hotels
south yorkshire, rotherham, united kingdom
Martin Henley's Location
Huddersfield, England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
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About Martin Henley

As a highly skilled and professional Chef with 30 years of experience in the restaurant industry I continually strive for the highest of standards in my menu’s, kitchen and staff to give the customer an exceptional dining experience.Effective leadership and strong motivational skills ensure continued team success along with training, guidance and an approachable temperament I have built a strong team which is essential in a busy high pressured environment.Key SkillsAs part of my current role I use Microsoft excel, word, outlook and PowerPoint. I also use kitman and Olympic kitchen system.I have been on various courses to develop myself as a leader and these have included peninsula HR training, 2inspire inspirational leadership course (10 week course) and business link on managerial behaviour.I enjoy working with people be it in the kitchen or with my customers. I have a strong leadership style and lead by example training and developing my staff so we work as a team.My creativity inspires my menus bringing something new to the table on a regular basis.I am passionate about creating excellent food.

Martin Henley's Current Company Details
Vine Hotels

Vine Hotels

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Group Executive Head Chef
south yorkshire, rotherham, united kingdom
Website:
vinehotels.co.uk
Employees:
11
Martin Henley Work Experience Details
  • Vine Hotels
    Group Executive Head Chef
    Vine Hotels May 2023 - Present
    Shefford, England, United Kingdom
  • Jw Lees Brewery
    Head Chef
    Jw Lees Brewery Jul 2019 - May 2022
    Huntsman Inn, Holmfirth
  • Jw Lees Brewery
    General Manager
    Jw Lees Brewery May 2021 - Mar 2022
    Holmfirth, England, United Kingdom
  • Grandborough Skills Ltd
    Self Employed
    Grandborough Skills Ltd Aug 2018 - Jul 2019
    Yorkshire
  • Cairn Hotel Group
    Executve Head Chef
    Cairn Hotel Group Aug 2016 - Jul 2018
    Majestic Hotel Harrogate
  • Holdsworth House Hotel & Restaurant
    Head Chef
    Holdsworth House Hotel & Restaurant Oct 2014 - Aug 2016
    Halifax, United Kingdom
  • Cedar Court Grand Hotel & Spa
    Executive Head Chef
    Cedar Court Grand Hotel & Spa Jan 2011 - Sep 2014
    York, United Kingdom
    Key Achievements;My main achievement at Cedar court York has been the award of 2 Rosettes for the restaurant and working as a team the award of 5 star status. Which we attained on 15th November 2011I have also gained Eho 5 star food hygiene rating for the restaurant and I am currently working on the design of the new documentation for the haccap/ cosh to be used across the Cedar court group.At York I have developed my people skills further by working more closely with the customers. For private functions I have designed the menu with the customer and organised a sampling session before the event. This has created a more personal approach and allows the customer to experience our high standard of work.Five Star Hotel, 2 (AA) Rosette Grill RoomGained 2011-2012maintained 2012-2013, 2013-2014www.cedarcourtgrand.co.uk
  • Cedar Court Huddersfield
    Head Chef
    Cedar Court Huddersfield Jan 2005 - Dec 2010
    Key Achievements;My biggest achievement was the implementation of the food plate system as they were still working with an auto sham system. This enabled the kitchen to run more smoothly and meet customer demand more timely.I developed and trained the staff to prepare more technical food to a better standard.I worked closely with the group’s head chef and gained invaluable experience in group purchasing, inspections and recruitment of new suppliers. Working with him we pre-ordered Christmas volumes and year on year volumes into the business.
  • Cedar Court Harrogate
    Head Chef
    Cedar Court Harrogate Oct 2000 - Dec 2004
    Harrogate, United Kingdom
    Key Achievements;Working with Michael Weaver we developed rational ovens for the regen plated system. This allowed the group to save on wages and produce better quality food. It was such a success in Harrogate that it was then rolled out across the group.I then went on to design a small restaurant kitchen and a new brassiere concept which was implemented in the Hotel. As this was also a success this design was then implemented in the Bradford Cedar court hotel.This was the first hotel I developed my menu design skills.
  • Swallow Hotels
    Sous Chef
    Swallow Hotels Feb 2000 - Oct 2000
    My main achievements here were to bring all food preparation in house and I also started my managerial experience here in running the kitchen in the head chef’s absence.
  • Rudding Park
    Snr Chef De Partie
    Rudding Park Feb 1996 - Feb 2000
    Harrogate, United Kingdom
    I started as a commis chef and was trained in house leaving as a Snr chef de partie. I gained experience here at working in different types of kitchens i.e. the golf house, house and hotel.
  • Studley Hotel
    Commis Chef
    Studley Hotel Feb 1996 - Aug 1996
    Harrogate, United Kingdom
  • Bettys & Taylors Of Harrogate
    Kitchen Supervisor
    Bettys & Taylors Of Harrogate Mar 1992 - Aug 1996
    Harrogate, United Kingdom

Martin Henley Skills

Menu Development Restaurants Culinary Skills Hotels Food Restaurant Management Catering Food And Beverage Hospitality Management Hospitality Hotel Management Menu Costing Hospitality Industry Fine Dining Banquets Food Safety Chef Cuisine Pre Opening Recipes Food Preparation Hygiene Food Service Menu Engineering Micros Pastry Training Banquet Operations

Martin Henley Education Details

  • King James Knaresborough
    King James Knaresborough

Frequently Asked Questions about Martin Henley

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Martin Henley works for Vine Hotels

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Martin Henley's current role is Group Executive Head Chef.

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What schools did Martin Henley attend?

Martin Henley attended King James Knaresborough.

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Martin Henley has skills like Menu Development, Restaurants, Culinary Skills, Hotels, Food, Restaurant Management, Catering, Food And Beverage, Hospitality Management, Hospitality, Hotel Management, Menu Costing.

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Martin Henley's colleagues are Sophie Williams, Yanko Kolev, David Heugh, Kelly Williams (Assoc. Cipd), Ali Gibson, David Mclindon, James White.

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