Experience

Imago Venues

• United Kingdom
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Chef

  • Sep 2020 - Present

  Work closely with other members of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) on major projects both financial and structural Ensure robust SOPs, product specifications and procurement procedures are in place and regularly reviewed, in order that the team deliver more than guest expectations. Implementation of food safety standards ensuring appropriate policies and procedures are in place, communicated, monitored, and regularly reviewed to ensure staff are fully compliant and that venues achieve 5-star EHO audits. Lead and manage a high performing team of chefs, kitchen porters and several casual staff across all venues Delivered and protected the company’s financial targets whilst creating and maintaining a quality product which includes bespoke menus for elite sport’s teams, weddings, conferences, and a rapidly growing leisure market. Ensure venues comply with the company’s Environmental policies through correct recycling and food waste monitoring as well as local initiatives. Show less

• Head Chef

  • Feb 2003 - Sep 2020

  Manage a team of 23 staff including rotas, recruiting, training, disciplinaries and general welfareAssess, monitor, and motivate performance of all chefs, producing and presenting food to the highest standard, in an environment where good customer service is paramountEffectively plan weekly menus around forthcoming business, considering special dietary requirementsLiased with and created menus for major sporting institutions including English Cricket Board, Rugby Football Union and the British Paralympics TeamAppoint and continually assess suppliers, negotiating better prices and quality of produce Show less