Massimo Principe

Experience

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  Bar Estillo Spanish Tapas Bar & Restaurant

  Sept 2000 - Mar 2004

  Head Chef

  Head Chef @ Bar Estillo Spanish Tapas Bar & Restaurant London

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  Murano Italian Fine Dining

  Apr 2004 - Jun 2007

  Sous Chef

  Sous Chef @ Murano Italian Fine Dining London

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  Piccolino Virginia Water

  Apr 2007 - Jun 2010

  Head Chef

  Achievements- Increased GP from 44% to 71% - Instrumental in new menu design & rollout- Improved score on departmental Food Hygiene audit from 70% to 90%- Re-instated breakfast menu increasing daily sales by 32% & improved GP- Introduce themed day & celebration menus- Created fresh weekly food menus - Raised food standards & dish presentation- Established a close work relationship with MOD Site Manager to achieve improvements & great results- Increased returning VIP clients, actors, sports celebrities, politicians & local neighbourhood residents Show less

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  Richmond Gate Hotel

  May 2010 - Apr 2016

  Head Chef

  Head Chef as for Harbour Hotel & SpaRichmond Gate Hotel premises acquired by “Harbour Hotels” in April 2016

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  Harbour Hotel & Spa - London W10

  Apr 2016 - Jun 2022

  Head Chef

  - Oversee daily kitchen operations - Prepare & cook dishes to the highest standards - Recruit, supervise & develop the kitchen team to ensure a high-quality, cost-effective service- Staff well-being. Performance rewards & disciplinary or grievance meetings - Optimise staff costs & motivate kitchen team to exceed targets & food gross profit margin- Foster healthy relationships between the kitchen, front of house& restaurant management- Conduct annual appraisals & PDPs with the kitchen team in liaison with the General Manager- Ensure Health, Safety & Hygiene policies are adhered to, including correct use of equipment - Keep temperature & cleaning logbooks up-to-date. Investigate report & resolve discrepancies - Oversee cleaning team & required sign-offs- Implement regulations & procedures for fire drills. Assist in evacuation if necessary- Kitchen stock, store, handle & rotate all products - Supplier orders & accepting deliveries & paperwork aligned to legislation- Security & safekeeping of all deliveries - Ensure availability of daily specials & promotional menus in line with operations or marketing initiatives.- Menu & product availability & quality review with EHO audits - Maintain PAR stock levels by purchasing the correct items of quantity & manage wastage closely- Maximise sales by creating innovative, perfectly balancing menus with premium ingredients- Purchase consumables applying prudent cost control *Achievements - Successfully completed four new restaurant openings sites in England - GP increase from 60% to 72% (Harbour Hotel & Spa)- Scored & maintained 5* in Food Hygiene ratings (All sites)- Recruited & trained strong & knowledgeable kitchen team - TripAdvisor rating increase from 3* to 4.1* (Harbour Hotel & Spa)- Bookatable rating increase from 3.4* to 4.5* (Harbour Hotel & Spa)- Featured on Bloggers of Londontheinside & Shinesquad - Featured in “Chef’s Table” River Tribe with two-page story cover “Meeting Chef Massimo “ Show less

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  Danesfield House Hotel and Spa

  Jun 2022 - Apr 2024

  Executive Chef
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  Lure hotel spa

  Apr 2024 - now

  Executive Chef