Gareth Shoulder

Experience

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  Sindlesham Court

  Oct 2011 - Jul 2018

  Second Chef

  As second chef, I worked alongside the Head Chef and managed one under chef with the preparation and service of meals for between 20-350 customers. On occasion, we had late bookings so had to be able to work on our feet and pull together as a team in order to cater for these late bookings, ranging from 15-100 people. I liaised with the Head Chef to discuss menu ideas and helped with placing food orders and dealt with any delivery issues. I also had to keep temperature logs of food storage areas and when receiving deliveries, making sure everything was at the correct temperature. In the case of the Head Chef being absent, I ensured the kitchen was managed as normal so there were no issues upon his return. My main duties were starters and desserts; however, my true passion was on the mains and the experimentation of the recipe and facing challenges with the recipe may not have encountered or had a chance to do. I also ensured the cleanliness of all areas of both the upstairs and downstairs kitchen to ensure it sticks to health and hygiene regulations. Show less

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  Woodbridge road cafe

  Aug 2018 - Oct 2019

  Kitchen Assistant

  I worked alongside the rest of the kitchen and front of house staff in the day to day preparation and service of meals. I helped to manage stock to ensure quality and maintain a high health and safety standard within the kitchen, as well as help with stock rotation and the general cleanliness of all areas and aspects of the kitchen to ensure it is up to food hygiene regulations. I also helped to maintain and fix any computer/IT related issues that occurred whilst on shift. Before leaving, I was assisting the owners of the cafe on a video and picture presentation to rejuvenate and modernise the business to help bring in new and returning customers. Show less

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  Premier Inn

  Sept 2019 - Mar 2021

  Duty Manager

  I work alongside the rest of the team, assisting with check ins and check outs and any issues that may arise during the shift and passing on relevant information to the next team on shift. I also do the daily banking and end of day banking, ensuring that it is correct and rectifying any discrepancies. My daily tasks also include replying to guest emails and answering phone calls and directing them to the correct departments within the hotel. I am also responsible for ensuring that the team are all up to date with their online training and Heath and Safety training. We also have a daily check list to follow and I must make sure this has to be sent to Head Office at the end of the shift. Show less

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  Project People

  Mar 2021 - May 2021

  1st line support
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  Tech Data

  Sept 2021 - Oct 2022

  Internal Sales Executive
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  TD SYNNEX UK&I

  Sept 2021 - now

  • Assistant Category Manager

    May 2024 - now

  • Internal sale specialist

    Sept 2021 - May 2024