I am an experienced catering manager working at multi-site level in a large B&I contract. I have considerable knowledge in the provision of catering services and an excellent understanding of the high street retail operation and market trends.I am client focused and seek out new & economical business opportunities in catering and additional facility operations. My current profile consists of 6 catering units ranging from 500k to 1.1m in turnover. These offer manufacturing catering, corporate dining, branded coffee outlets, hospitality, retail and annual events. I come from a chef background working my way up through head chef, chef manager, catering manager and into multi-site management.
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Chef LecturerActivate LearningBanbury, Gb -
Chef Manager For Compass @ ArrivalArrival Dec 2021 - PresentBanbury, England, United Kingdom -
Senior Sous ChefAbsolute Taste Inflight Dec 2019 - Dec 2021 -
National Catering Support Manager, Sodexo CsifmSodexo Oct 2014 - Dec 2019• Managing a multi outlet Blue & White collar contract with a turnover of £2million • Manufacturing employee catering, retail, street food offers, hospitality, branded coffee outlets and annual events• Building current business within Carlsberg, expanding sales & developing client relations• Financial accountability for the client and Sodexo including budgeting, forecasting, invoicing & debt resolution • Client and customer liaison• Management and employee development• Food, Health & Safety Management compliance • Environmental Management compliance• Legislative & Contractual compliance • Implementation and monitoring of quality assurance audits• Management of HR Issues & Recruitment• Management of contractors and compliant procurement• Key Business Strategy & Business Plans• Growth of existing business and development of accounts -
Business ManagerSodexo Corporate Services Aug 2008 - Oct 2014Banbury, Oxfordshire• Managing a corporate blue & white collar outlet with a turnover of £500k plus ad hoc hospitality sales• Fully accountable for every aspect of the Mondelez catering contract reporting KPI’s & P&L’s• Building current business within the contract, expanding sales & developing client relations• Area support, accountable for Debt, Financial auditing and business health checks -
Blenheim PalaceSodexo Prestige Feb 2008 - Aug 2008Woodstock, Oxfordshire• Managing a large retail commercial site with two restaurants and external sale points within the grounds of Blenheim palace with an annual turnover of £1.5 million • Responsible for the recruitment, training and development of 70 casual members of staff and 10 contracted staff• Planning and overseeing large functions and events within the grounds i.e. Jousting, triathlon, battle of the proms and Wakestock festival• Looking after all operational aspects of the department including stock, profit / loss management, labour costing and health and safety, COSHH, HACCP and food safety• Building a close relationship with the client to meet their needs and to ensure contract retention -
Head ChefFirebrand Training Jan 2006 - Feb 2008Enstone, Chipping Norton, OxfordshireWhat a great opportunity I had here. I was employed as head chef to create the following::To build a kitchen within budgeted guidelines and specificationsCreate a breakfast, lunch & dinner offerRecruit and train a brigade of 3 chefsManage and develop the offer in a high pace training centre for 50-100 covers 24/7
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Matthew Bee Education Details
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North Oxfordshire CollegeRestaurant, Culinary, And Catering Management/Manager -
Drayton Secondary School, Banbury
Frequently Asked Questions about Matthew Bee
What company does Matthew Bee work for?
Matthew Bee works for Activate Learning
What is Matthew Bee's role at the current company?
Matthew Bee's current role is Chef Lecturer.
What schools did Matthew Bee attend?
Matthew Bee attended North Oxfordshire College, Drayton Secondary School, Banbury.
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Matthew Bee has skills like Food, Food And Beverage, Food Safety, Food Industry, Budgets, Food Service, P&l Management, Catering, Operations Management, P&l, Account Management, Haccp.
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