Keith Reynolds

Keith Reynolds

Licensee and kitchen manager

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Chef/Manager

  • Education

    • St Nessans college Limerick

      1993 - 1998

      Activities and Societies: I enjoy playing snooker and I train and compete in bodybuilding as a sport.

  • Experience

    • JD Wetherspoon

      Mar 1993 - Feb 1998
      Licensee and kitchen manager

      General manager and licensee of a licensed premises.

    • Compass Group

      Jan 2006 - Feb 2007
      Sous Chef

      Sous Chef in a very large catering outlet took charge in the absence of head chef

    • Southcourt hotel

      Nov 2009 - Nov 2012
      Head chef

      I was Head Chef in charge of stock purchasing, control and waste management, staff training, Rota’s and supervision of staff morale and motivation levels on an ongoing basis. I introduced H.A.C.C.P systems and managed them stringently. I provided a fine dining food service for hotel patrons. Event management and banqueting of a 5* level for guests and business patrons including the University of Limerick Graduation ball which consisted of a full banquet for 1100 people. I was in charge of a busy kitchen daily which opens for 15 hours per day Show less

    • Istabraq restaurant

      Nov 2013 - Jan 2015
      Head Chef

      I was Head Chef in this establishment I am in charge of the ordering of supplies the daily running of the kitchen from breakfast to A la carte menu on a daily basis I have incorporated a new H.A,C.C.A,P system in the kitchen and it is adhered to stringently . We do simple food at a very good price but very tasty

    • Armada Hotel Spanish point

      Mar 2015 - Jun 2015
      Head Chef

      Relief Head Chef until new Head Chef appointed

    • The Good Room Adare

      Jun 2015 - Sept 2017
      Head Chef

      I was Head Chef in this establishment taking care of the day to day running of a very busy 120 seater Cafe/Bistro called The Good Room in main street Adare making fresh pasteries and cooking to order with fresh produce locally sorced

    • Baxter & Greene

      Aug 2017 - Mar 2018
      Head Chef

      Head Chef of a High End Deli counter exceeding all expectations hoping to bring to the next level fresh produce on a daily basis made in house from set recipes

    • Compass Group

      Feb 2018 - Jul 2021
      Chef/Manager

      Chef/Manager of a Catering Unit Cooking for in excess of 300 per day

    • Castle Oaks House Hotel

      Jul 2021 - Apr 2024
      Head Chef

      Head chef role in this classy little Hotel

    • Aramark

      Apr 2024 - now
      • Chef Manager

        Apr 2024 - now
      • Chef/manager

        Apr 2024 - Apr 2024
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Training and Development

      Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) level 6 with Distinction
      Feb 2021
    • Amber Fire certificate of training

      Corcanree business park dock road limerick
      Sept 2011
    • National Licensee Certificate

      London
      May 2000
    • Leadership and Management level 7

      The CPD Certification Service
      Jun 2021
    • Customer Service Skills

      Alison - Free Online Learning
      Jan 2021
    • CPD Certified in Hotel and Catering Management

      The CPD Certification Service
      Mar 2021
    • H.A..C.C.A.P Level 4

      Compass
    • M.B.I.I

      British Institute of Innkeeping: Scotland
      May 1997
    • Diploma in Food Safety Revised

      Alison - Free Online Learning
      Jan 2021