Experience

Lexington Catering

• United Kingdom
• Hospitality
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Chef

  • Feb 2023 - Present



Ponzoo

• Kent UK

• Co-Founder / Chef Director

  • Jul 2019 - Oct 2022



Giraffe

• United Kingdom
• Hospitality
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Head Chef

  • Sep 2009 - Jun 2019

  Food Production Speciality Menu planning, development and budgeting Undertake regular supervision of food quality standard Monitor Food Production process is adhered as per company standards Ensure Health & Safety and Food Safety standards are followed at all times Compliance of company documentation to ensure that all relevant control procedures are in place to deliver accurate production records and effective waste management Compliance Report to Operations Manager & Area Chef with updates on business development Compile reports and records that ensure smooth function of food production operation Calculate and maintain Gross Profit Margin as per company standards (at 1.5% variance) Manage suppliers issues and update head office Handle & manage customer complaint (food safety) People Management Maintenance of labour budget Recruitment, induction and training of team members as per company standards Compile training & development manual and performance management guidelines for the restaurant site as per the company standards Coaching & Mentoring team members to their full potential and give them the opportunity to develop their career Conduct quarterly performance reviews and prepare a Personal Development Plan (PDP) in conjunction with team members Show less



Las Iguanas

• Head Chef

  • Jul 2007 - Aug 2009

  Managed the recruitment & development of pre-opening kitchen teamAltered the menu plan to suit the customer demand (concert menu & regular menu)Monitored gross profit margin as per company standardsSupervised food production operationsConducted weekly team meetings and briefingCompliance of Health & Safety and Food Safety StandardMaintained Labour cost as per Company standard

• Sous Chef

  • May 2006 - Jun 2007

  Assisted the head chef in recruitment and development of pre-opening kitchen teamManaged the kitchen operations successfully in the absence of the head chef