Experience

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  Fresh Direct (UK)

  • National Account Manager

    • Jan 2020 - Present

    To increase sales and turnover of fresh produce within the Brakes Category working across the estate of divisions.Deliver in depth sector specific produce training to Brakes colleagues and customers. Develop effective relationship with account managers and proactively track account performance. Work closely and collaboratively with Commercial and Marketing colleagues to execute plans with key accounts.Prepare category reports that bring insight to the business.Monthly Category tracking to flag opportunities and risks.Contribute to the management of data quality

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  Brakes UK

  • Worcester and Coventry

  • Business Development Manager

    • Oct 2018 - Jan 2020
    • Worcester and Coventry

    • Identifying new customer opportunities • Maximise selling opportunities by analysis to customer needs • To deliver an ASM & Telesales partnership plan, to maximise business growth • Manage customer retention • Work with a Pipeline • Accurate completion of administration • To contribute to Regional Plan

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  Holroyd Howe

  • Worcester, United Kingdom

  • Head Chef

    • Sep 2017 - Oct 2018
    • Worcester, United Kingdom

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  Chartwells Independent

  • Worcester, United Kingdom

  • Head Chef

    • Jan 2016 - Sep 2017
    • Worcester, United Kingdom

    To plan, organise and direct the preparation and cooking of food ensuring that Chartwells reputation for food quality is enhanced with the clients and pupils. Responsible for compliance of Health, Safety, Food Hygiene and COSHH regulations. Provide the very best quality food and service to customers and client in line with a food service standards, budget and contract specification and KPI’s.

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  YMCA Worcestershire

  • Worcester, United Kingdom

  • Head chef / Tutor

    • 2004 - Jan 2015
    • Worcester, United Kingdom

    Managing a team of paid and voluntary staffMenu planning and preparation for all aspects of the businessCatering for residents, café’s, corporate events and large social events. Training and assessing staff and residentsHolding short courses in specialist subjectsEnsuring first rate kitchen hygieneInterviewing staff and volunteers Experienced in working with students in mainstream education, NEET’s and ex offenders in a rage of subjects Development of social enterprise cafés across WorcestershireDevelopment and management of social enterprise in Jam’s and preserves.Extensive use and implementation IT Strong communication and negotiation skills able to communicate at all levelsProven record in cost saving and increased sales

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  Taplow House Hotel Limited

  • Taplow

  • Head Chef

    • 2003 - 2004
    • Taplow

    Managing a professional Fine dining kitchenInspiring and motivating kitchen staffPreparing a la carte meals to customer specificationCreating innovative menus for all areas of the business Wedding, corporate events intimate dining Budget management and stock controlSourcing competitive and innovative ingredientsMaintaining a excellent food hygiene standards

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  Charingworth Manor Hotel

  • Chipping Campden

  • Sous Chef

    • 2002 - 2003
    • Chipping Campden

    Filling in for the executive chef Preparing food to a high standardMonitoring the quality of food prepared Working to a budget

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  Epic Bar Brasserie

  • Bromsgrove, England, United Kingdom

  • Chef De Partie

    • 2002 - 2003
    • Bromsgrove, England, United Kingdom

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  WOOD NORTON HALL HOTEL LIMITED

  • Evesham, England, United Kingdom

  • Chef

    • 1998 - 2002
    • Evesham, England, United Kingdom

    Catering for weddings with up to 250 guests Managing food for 60 seat restaurant Ordering stock and managing stock rotationShadowing the head chef to learn trade