Experience

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  Fusion Brasserie Ltd

  • Director/Chef patron

    • 2004 - Present

    Fusion Brasserie opened its doors in April 2004 in rented premises just outside Alcester. We operated at that location for just over two years before relocating after the acquisition of the Bird in Hand in 2006. Over the years I have worked closely to local producers, (most of their product are f...

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  Seymour House Hotel Ltd

  • Chef Manager/ GM

    • Mar 1989 - Mar 2004

    On my appointment as Manager I "inherited" a no star, Hotel in total disrepair. Under my management the Hotel was completely refurbished, to a 3 star standard; awarded by both the AA and RAC which has also rewarded the hotel efforts with a: Hospitality, Comfort and Restaurant Award. The...

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  Seymour House Hotel

  • Head Chef

    • May 1988 - Mar 1989

    Other Seymour House was the latest acquisition of the Royal Shakespeare Restaurants, and following my appointment as Head Chef, I was subsequently promoted to Chef Manager.

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  Royal Shakespeare Restaurants

  • Commis Chef, sous chef

    • Mar 1982 - Mar 1988
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  Chef

  • Position Chef

    • Dec 1981 - Mar 1982

    This Hotel was a popular Ski resort, with a large restaurant and a thriving snack bar business. The kitchen brigade was almost non existing, formed by a washer up, a lady to make all the fresh pasta and myself. The menu was fairly simple, with most of the main courses being cooked on a spit roast...

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  Hotel San Marco

  • Relief Chef

    • Oct 1981 - Dec 1981

    Reason for leaving End of contract

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  Grand Hotel Croce

  • Position Chef Tournante

    • May 1981 - Oct 1981

    Reason for leaving End of season

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  Grand Hotel Croce di Malta

  • Commis chef

    • May 1980 - Oct 1980

    Started as Commis Chef, promoted to Chef de Partie after one monthReason for leaving Returned to college

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  Ristorante da Nara

  • Commis Chef

    • May 1979 - Oct 1979

    Reason for leaving End of contract