Peter Levy Email & Phone Number

Leeds, England, United Kingdom

I'm a seasoned Chef Manager with an extensive background in contract catering. With over 30 years of experience in the culinary industry, I have honed my skills in managing diverse teams and delivering exceptional dining experiences. My passion for food, creativity, and dedication to excellence have enabled me to thrive in various catering environments. Whether it's a corporate event, a special occasion, or a bustling cafeteria, I take pride in ensuring that every meal is a delightful experience for all.

Halifax, United Kingdom

I am responsible for the operation, p&l and service delivery of the catering provision for my client Royal Sun Alliance. With a customer base of 500 on-site I head a team preparing a tailored daily breakfast and lunch menu as well as manage the unit. Duties include staff training and development, marketing of promotions, health and safety, food hygiene and stock control.

Halifax, United Kingdom

Shipley

I was responsible for the provision of a full catering service for a unit with a workforce of 600. This role involved a high level of CRM ensuring the quality of service was maintained at all times, P&L was monitored constantly and all food hygiene, health and safety and training requirements were delivered. Leading and managing the team we provided a hospitality service and a 24/7 vending operation. During my time at this unit I was instrumental in further developing the contract by way of introducing an express food pre order, prep and pay offer which was a huge success. I exercised a firm but honest management style over the team implementing new policies and ensured working practices were carried out effectively. As part of the due diligence processes in place I held weekly team meetings, updated training records for a team of fifteen.

Leeds, United Kingdom

A hands-on Chef Manager within a 24/7 Operation I was responsible for all aspects of the daily operation including breakfast, lunch, hospitality and vending.Leading the catering team and ensuring all aspects of training, service delivery, hygiene, food prep and presentation was provided daily to the standards required. Striving for excellence we worked as a team to meet customer clients expectations.With an astute knowledge of food costs, waste control and implementation of marketing strategies this allowed me to increase the profitability of the unit.

Leeds

At all units’ I had a passion for delivering excellence. My responsibilities covered: food preparation, hygiene, customer service, selling, reporting, training, health and safety and all administrative duties associated with a contract catering unit.Promotion of good working practices through regular team meetings and client review I was responsible for motivating and managing all unit staff.

Leeds, United Kingdom

I was responsible for the smooth running of the kitchen, preparation and cooking of all meals on the menu to the highest standards whilst keeping wastage to a minimum. I supervised the kitchen team and front of house staff. Implementing and controlling health and safety practices, assisting the catering manager with the day-to-day operation of the unit and deputising in his absence.