Experience

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  Compass group

  Sept 1999 - Dec 2010

  Assistant manager

  - Performed multiple roles including Team Member, Chef, Head Chef, Supervisor and ultimately Assistant Manager- Responsible for the running of shifts- Managing up to eight staff, opening and closing of building, cashing up and banking of money- Stock rotation and ordering, daily paperwork in accordance with company and government guidelines. - Dealing with customer comments and complaints.

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  Spirit, fair and square - harston mill

  Jan 2011 - Aug 2013

  Kitchen team leader

  - Working within and leading a team in a fast-paced kitchen- Responsible for running the grill area, overseeing barbeque events, ensuring health and safety regulations are followed- Thorough cleaning rota followed, stock management and rotation, preparing food for parties and events

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  Marston's plc

  Aug 2013 - Oct 2017

  Head chef

  - Lead a team of 10 following the command of the Head Chef- Responsible for running sections, ensuring health and safety regulations are followed- Stock rotation, thorough daily cleaning rota, stock management.- Catering for special events e.g. weddings and business conferences- Training and mentoring of junior members of the team

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  Sodexo

  Oct 2017 - Dec 2019

  Business chef manager

  - Contract for Nuffield Hospital Cambridge- Leading a team of 15 chefs and hostess’. Responsible for day to day running of the contract, following company procedures and all health and safety guidelines.- Ensuring all staff follow monthly training schedule and they comply with food safety guidelines.- Full responsibility of £1.5m annual budget – full contract value £15m over 10 year term.- Regular meetings conducted with board and hospital directors in order to manage expectations.- Full menu design and development in collaboration with the board.- Provide in-house catering solutions for VIP and high-profile events. Show less

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  Loungers plc

  Dec 2019 - Oct 2020

  General manager

  - Leading a team of 10 Chefs and 15 Foh. - Responsible for leading the team, maintaining a positive work environment and driving sales. - Ensuring all staff and patrons followed the new COVID guidelines inc. recording body temperature on arrival to site, ensuring that regular sanitisation and deep cleans were conducted.

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  Eriswell lodge limited

  Apr 2021 - Apr 2023

  Event manager
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  Rougham estate

  Sept 2023 - now

  Manager