John Beard

Experience

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  OK KARAOKE & WALKABOUT

  Jan 2008 - Sept 2010

  Bar/Kitchen/Manger

  BOTH MUCH THE SAME ROLES Adhere to high company standardsOrdersTrain new employeesOpenings for new sitesMaintain food and quality standard systemsOrganise, lead and cater festivals and other eventsDrive sales to vastly increase revenue of an existing siteStock controlSeek out new products to improve qualityAchieving financial and health and safety targetsLeading FOH and BOH teams to successALL EXPERIENCE PRIOR TO 2008 IS OF COURSE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST Show less

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  Carluccio's

  Oct 2010 - Aug 2011

  Chef

  Chef (Grill, Appetizers and Desserts)Train new employees

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  Oracle

  Sept 2011 - May 2012

  Sous Chef

  Chef (All Sections)Train new employeesOrdersCreate new dishes and specs Implement and maintain new systems

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  Red's True Barbeque

  Oct 2012 - May 2016

  Chief Pitmaster, Head Chef and Quality Control Head

  Chef (All Sections)OrdersCreate dishes and specs on current menuTrain new employees Openings for new sitesImplement and maintain new systemsOrganise, lead and cater festivals and other eventsDrive salesExtensive FnB manager and Enterprise experience Knowledge of various cuisines to create original and exciting new dishes Achieving targetsLeading teams to success

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  Longhorns Barbecue Smokehouse

  May 2016 - Dec 2016

  Quality Control and Area Manager

  Design and implement marketing strategiesStreamline existing systems and processes for maximum quality and productivityCreate dishes and specs on current menuTrain new employeesQuality control over a nationwide CompanyImplement and maintain new food and quality standard systemsDrive sales to vastly increase revenue of an existing siteStock controlSeek out new products to improve qualityKnowledge of various cuisines to create original and exciting new dishesAchieving financial and health and safety targetsLeading FOH and BOH teams to successMaintain minimum wastage marginsMaintain all H&S legal requirements to the highest possible standard Show less

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  Porkys BBQ

  Jan 2017 - Dec 2017

  Executive Chef and Project Manager

  ​Successfully coordinating multiple contactors.Design and implement marketing strategies.Create dishes and specs on current menu.Train all employees.Implement and maintain new food and quality standard systems.Stock Control.Knowledge of various cuisines to create original and exciting new dishes.Achieving financial and health and safety targets.Leading FOH and BOH teams to success.Maintain PnL and wastage margains.Maintain all H&S legal requirements to the highest possible standard.Chef (All Sections). Show less

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  Loca Bar & Restaurant

  Jan 2017 - Mar 2017

  Menu & Kitchen Consultant

  ​Successfully coordinating multiple contactors.Kitchen overhaul Design and implement marketing strategies.Create dishes and specs on current menu.Train all employees.Implement and maintain new food and quality standard systems.Stock Control.Knowledge of various cuisines specifically South American and Mexican to create original and exciting new dishes.Leading FOH and BOH teams to success.PnL and wastage margains.H&S legal requirements to the highest possible standard.Chef (All Sections). Show less

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  TYNEMOUTH LEISURE COMPANY LIMITED

  Jan 2017 - Dec 2017

  Executive Chef

  ​Successfully coordinating multiple contactors.Design and implement marketing strategies.Create dishes and specs on current menu.Train all employees.Implement and maintain new food and quality standard systems.Stock Control.Knowledge of various cuisines to create original and exciting new dishes.Achieving financial and health and safety targets.Leading FOH and BOH teams to success.Maintain PnL and wastage margains.Maintain all H&S legal requirements to the highest possible standard.Chef (All Sections). Show less

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  Agency Chefs

  Jan 2018 - now

  Chef
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  Mr Beards BBQ

  Jan 2019 - now

  Director
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  Real Axe

  Nov 2019 - Apr 2022

  Executive Chef
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  Dolce Schools Catering

  May 2022 - Apr 2023

  Head Chef