Experience

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  Blue Arrow

  • United Kingdom
  • Staffing and Recruiting
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Head chef 'catering

    • Jan 2015 - Present

  • Catering Manager head chef

    • Mar 2013 - Present

  • Catering Manager

    • Mar 2013 - Nov 2013

    Acancy work

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  CFS Nigeria

  • Camp Boss oil rig

    • Mar 2014 - Present

    Camp Boss of oil rig POB 120

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  intracs

  • Yemen

  • Camp Boss

    • Nov 2013 - Present
    • Yemen

    Camp Boss

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  Newrest

  • Madagascar

  • Catering Manager

    • Nov 2012 - Mar 2013
    • Madagascar

    Start of new contract

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  Robs Rolls

  • south Wales

  • my own company

    • May 2011 - Jan 2012
    • south Wales

    run it

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  Supreme services

  • Training manager Training manager

    • Sep 2010 - Mar 2011

    Responsible for training Afghanistan,s in all aspects of catering

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  ARAMARK

  • Aramark

    • Jun 2009 - Feb 2010

    Aramark Outward Bound School, AberdoveyResponsible for the day-to-day running of the cleaning and catering departments of a busy outward bound school. Key tasks include:Responsible for hiring and management of a range of cleaning and catering staff whilst remaining in budget at all times.Tasked with planning and delivering a varied food service for up to 200 pupils and staff several times a day on a tight budget

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  KBR UK

  • Catering Manager

    • Dec 2006 - Sep 2009

    Catering Manager for large DAFC up to 2000

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  Supreme

  • Unit Manager catering

    • Feb 2009 - Aug 2009

    Unit manager with 4 catering managers 40 staff catering for US staff.

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  Shank West

  • Catering Manager

    • Feb 2009 - Jun 2009

    Assisted in opening a new catering facility in Kabul. Responsible for the co-ordination and management of catering staff as well as the planning of a range of menus to cater for a wide range of personnel on time and on budget. Additional highlights include:Successfully launched the new facility feeding 900 US personnel per mealResponsible for the day-to-day supervision and co-ordination of 75 TCN staff.Co-ordination of the various Theme days celebrated by US Military in Theatre.

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  Castle Martin

  • Chef

    • Jun 2008 - Dec 2008

    Catering for solders

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  Kellogg, Brown and Root

  • Catering Manager

    • Dec 2004 - May 2008

    , Middle EastWorking in the Brigade HQ in Basra, this challenging and demanding role involved supervising 60 multinational staff and serving over 500 personnel per meal. Additional tasks include:Planning and delivering a range of VIP functions for Senior Officers, Ambassadors, Politicians and Senior Kellog, Brown and Root (KBR) personnel. Assisted in the opening of a new catering facility in Kandahar, Afghanistan supervising a team of 150 staff on a daily basis. Tasked with managing an outstation with responsibility for the day-to-day supervision of 200 Afghanistan Staff and 50 Supervisors. The outstation covered multiple services including housing, front of house duties, staff welfare, catering and cleaning. Supported business development by contributing to successful bids and helping to secure new contracts and future business for KBR. Set up and ran a Basic English training programme for Afghani Locall Employees.1993 - 2004 OTHER EMPLOYMENTVarious catering-related roles in several hotels and restaurants from front of house to Head Chef. Key responsibilities during this time included; Cost control, maintaining hygiene and service standards, recruitment and staff supervision. Also worked as

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  Swansea University

  • catering lecturer teaching catering NVQ's

    • Jan 1995 - Jul 1995

    Teaching NVQ to students

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  British Army

  • Staff Sergeant/Master Chef

    • Jan 1973 - Jan 1993

    As part of the Royal Logistics Corp delivering catering services to British troops, involved in successful tours in Europe, Central America and Central Africa. Gained in-depth knowledge of working with multi-national forces and left the British Army with an Outstanding and Exemplary report and references.