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London Area, United Kingdom

London, England, United Kingdom

London, England, United Kingdom

Leveraged a diverse knowledge of cooking styles, ranging from fine dining to barbecue, while contract catering corporate events and preparing meals for 2000+ personnel daily.Delivered top quality service to high-profile clients, including FCA, Microsoft, Disney, City Bank, S&P PlayStation, Canada Life, Invesco, Unison, and Freshfields, among others.

London, England, United Kingdom

Played a major role in the successful opening of a new gastropub and skillfully managed its kitchen operations. Leveraged exceptional coaching and mentoring skills while training a team to prepare meals at a high level and in accordance with company guidelines. In recognition of their performance, the Executive Chef promoted each member of my team to leadership positions at other locations.

London, England, United Kingdom

Managed the smooth and efficient operations of several restaurant sites within the organization. Promoted an atmosphere of excellence by supporting a team of chefs by training them on best practices, food innovation, and current food trends. Maintained high ratings for delivering food and service that met specifications or exceeded expectations.Contributed to the company’s growth by opening its largest restaurant located in Canary Wharf, in addition to other locations.Trained multiple new chefs and KP’s and motivated them to advance within the industry; two of my former trainees are currently sous chefs.

London, England, United Kingdom

Managed budgets, strategically planned business operations, and promoted efforts that boosted profitability and increased revenue. Implemented measures to ensure adherence to key performance targets, such as customer satisfaction rates and compliance. Liaised with preferred suppliers and vendors to procure ingredients, produce, and supplies.Passed all internal health and hygiene audits.Increased food turnover by 100% by utilizing innovative cooking methods.Created a new menu for the 2014 Christmas season which booked out for the entire month of December.Independently provided service to 300+ covers 3x per week

Essex, England, United Kingdom

Helped operate the day to day functions of a fast-paced kitchen environment, including inventory management, safety and hygiene, stock rotation, and storage.Managed banquets for corporate events and private parties for 300+ guests.Gained skill cooking southern-style dishes including exotic meat and seafood, such as crocodile, catfish, and frog legs.

Essex, England, United Kingdom

Hand-picked by the Kitchen Manager to serve as the Head Chef. Oversaw kitchen operations for a restaurant that secured £60k in food sales weekly. Promoted a sanitary, safe, and clean cooking environment, and completed essential tasks, such as managing and procuring stock and inventory. Selected to provide cover across kitchens in the London and Essex region, including The Court, The Green Man, The Junction, and The Plough. Catered for 300+ covers on weekdays and for 700+ covers on weekends.Coached junior team members on new cooking techniques.

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