Chris Yates
Group Operations Manager at Firefly MCR- Claim this Profile
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Joe McDonnell
Chris has that rare combination of big ideas and attention to detail – delivered without a hint of the ego that beleaguers his industry. A diligent kitchen manager and inspiring development chef, I consulted for Chris at his new site launch Firefly in Manchester Spinningfields in 2019. During our time working together Chris really impressed me with his ideas, operations and delivery. I can honestly say he is one of the most talented and dynamic executive chefs I have had the pleasure of working- Chris is a joy to work with and is an asset to any operation
Joe McDonnell
Chris has that rare combination of big ideas and attention to detail – delivered without a hint of the ego that beleaguers his industry. A diligent kitchen manager and inspiring development chef, I consulted for Chris at his new site launch Firefly in Manchester Spinningfields in 2019. During our time working together Chris really impressed me with his ideas, operations and delivery. I can honestly say he is one of the most talented and dynamic executive chefs I have had the pleasure of working- Chris is a joy to work with and is an asset to any operation
Joe McDonnell
Chris has that rare combination of big ideas and attention to detail – delivered without a hint of the ego that beleaguers his industry. A diligent kitchen manager and inspiring development chef, I consulted for Chris at his new site launch Firefly in Manchester Spinningfields in 2019. During our time working together Chris really impressed me with his ideas, operations and delivery. I can honestly say he is one of the most talented and dynamic executive chefs I have had the pleasure of working- Chris is a joy to work with and is an asset to any operation
Joe McDonnell
Chris has that rare combination of big ideas and attention to detail – delivered without a hint of the ego that beleaguers his industry. A diligent kitchen manager and inspiring development chef, I consulted for Chris at his new site launch Firefly in Manchester Spinningfields in 2019. During our time working together Chris really impressed me with his ideas, operations and delivery. I can honestly say he is one of the most talented and dynamic executive chefs I have had the pleasure of working- Chris is a joy to work with and is an asset to any operation
Credentials
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Food Safety & Hygiene Level 3
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HACCP Level 3 Food Safety
HACCP liveFeb, 2018- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Firefly MCR
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United Kingdom
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Group Operations Manager
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Nov 2021 - Present
Group Operations Manager Firefly Restaurant Cheflab Hessian Luna Drinks Group Operations Manager Firefly Restaurant Cheflab Hessian Luna Drinks
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FoodWell
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United Kingdom
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Food and Beverage Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head Of Food Operations
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Feb 2019 - Nov 2021
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Monocore Ltd
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United Kingdom
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Technology, Information and Internet
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1 - 100 Employee
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New Product Development & Compliance Manager GoNutrition
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Feb 2018 - Feb 2019
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Waterfall Catering Group Ltd
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United Kingdom
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Group Development Chef
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May 2017 - May 2018
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Soulmate Food
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United Kingdom
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Food and Beverage Services
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Head Of Food Development (Virgin Active)
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May 2015 - May 2017
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Foxhills Club & Resort
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United Kingdom
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Sous Chef
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May 2014 - Apr 2015
2 AA Rosette- Resort senior sous chef under executive chef alan okane. Awarded 2 AA rosettes on first inspection. 2 AA Rosette- Resort senior sous chef under executive chef alan okane. Awarded 2 AA rosettes on first inspection.
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Senior chef
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Dec 2013 - Apr 2014
4 AA rosette 1 Michelin 4 AA rosette 1 Michelin
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LANCASHIRE TAVERNS LTD
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United Kingdom
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Restaurants
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chef Director
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Mar 2010 - Dec 2013
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Fat duck
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United Kingdom
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Stagiaire
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May 2012 - May 2012
Full stagiaire at 3 star fat duck Full stagiaire at 3 star fat duck
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Head Chef
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Feb 2009 - Mar 2010
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Gordon Ramsay Restaurants
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United Kingdom
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Hospitality
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500 - 600 Employee
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Chef de Partie
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Jun 2008 - Feb 2009
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Roles from commis to sous chef
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Aug 2006 - Jun 2008
Commis position for Andrew Nutter 2 AA Rosette Chef de Pattie The dining room 2AA Rosette Jnr sous longridge restaurant 3 AA Rosette 1 Michelin Star Commis position for Andrew Nutter 2 AA Rosette Chef de Pattie The dining room 2AA Rosette Jnr sous longridge restaurant 3 AA Rosette 1 Michelin Star
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Education
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Bury College
NVQ catering and hospitality level 2&3