Chef De Partie

• Sep 2022 - Present

Head Chef

• May 2021 - May 2022

Head Chef • Managed staff satisfaction and labour percentages through adaptable and objective rota schedules whilst overseeing the hiring, training, and development of my team to establish productive and safe food handling practices. • Implemented inventory management, stock rotation, waste, and portion control measures to manage and minimise overall restaurant costs. • Exercised my creativity in developing original dishes to attract new customers and maximise revenue. • Adopted a detail-orientated approach to key performance indicators which evidently motivated my team to meet targets and commit to the success and growth of the business. A 5* standard was achieved under my management style and collaboration with the general manager. • Responsible for mentoring the kitchen supervisor in their role and inspiring service improvements whilst completing any other duties required by senior management. Kitchen Supervisor • Assisted Head Chef in coordinating and managing daily kitchen operations while maintaining customer satisfaction. • Developed comprehensive understanding of stock rotation with a confident approach to ordering products to ensure a full inventory. • Oversaw and assisted kitchen staff with food production, sanitation practices, and food safety to maintain consistent quality standards. • Reviewed co-workers’ performance to provide training and professional development opportunities. • Trained staff on the restaurant’s culture and practices ensuring to work collaboratively to provide a team orientated service. Kitchen Assistant • Prepared menu items per customer specifications and dietary needs whilst maintaining time management and prioritization skills during service • Performed routine food preparation procedures ensuring compliance with sanitation and safety policies whilst providing a professional customer service Show less

Support Worker

• Feb 2019 - Aug 2019

My interest and commitment to helping others has motivated me to demonstrate good listening skills with an empathetic approach to offer support and provide high-quality care. Demonstrated a natural leadership ability while becoming a role model and companion to the children in care. My interest and commitment to helping others has motivated me to demonstrate good listening skills with an empathetic approach to offer support and provide high-quality care. Demonstrated a natural leadership ability while becoming a role model and companion to the children in care.

Sales Assistant

• Jun 2018 - Dec 2018

Proven ability in operating cash registers and confidently handling cash transactions where I adhered to a set of defined rules and regulations. Thrived in a team environment whilst also embracing opportunities to work independently with productive results. Illustrated a comprehensive knowledge of the products which helped build relationships with customers and offer solutions to any concerns. Proven ability in operating cash registers and confidently handling cash transactions where I adhered to a set of defined rules and regulations. Thrived in a team environment whilst also embracing opportunities to work independently with productive results. Illustrated a comprehensive knowledge of the products which helped build relationships with customers and offer solutions to any concerns.

Receptionist

• May 2014 - Aug 2016

Gained confidence in communicating with clients over the phone and in the office whilst maintaining a professional, positive, and supportive customer service. Effectively used my organisational skills to ensure all general office administration responsibilities were completed to the highest standard whilst demonstrating my multi-tasking and time management skills. Gained confidence in communicating with clients over the phone and in the office whilst maintaining a professional, positive, and supportive customer service. Effectively used my organisational skills to ensure all general office administration responsibilities were completed to the highest standard whilst demonstrating my multi-tasking and time management skills.