Hospitality & Kitchen Experience
Chef / Cook | The Food Buddies Ltd (Dusty Miller), Harlow, UK Jun 2024 β Dec 2024
Managed busy kitchen stations, prepared high-quality meals according to strict specifications, and minimized food waste through precise stock rotation.
Implemented flawless allergen control protocols, ensuring guest safety and absolute compliance with UK food safety laws.
Maintained 5-star kitchen hygiene standards under high-pressure service windows.
Housekeeper | Hotel Industry, Minehead, UK Oct 2023 β Dec 2023
Managed rapid room turnovers during peak holiday seasons, ensuring maximum efficiency without compromising premium hospitality standards.
Excelled under tight time constraints, consistently hitting room readiness targets while maintaining strict attention to detail and guest privacy.
Chef de Partie | Skelwith Bridge Hotel, Ambleside, UK Jul 2019 β Feb 2020
Managed a designated section of the kitchen, taking full ownership of food prep, cooking, and plating for a high-volume, busy hotel restaurant.
Contributed to menu execution, organized ingredient prep, and maintained rigorous food hygiene practices.
Chef / Cook | Huffkins, Witney, UK Jun 2018 β Apr 2019
Prepared and executed fresh, high-quality dishes for a busy, fast-casual restaurant environment known for premium standards.
Managed ingredient ordering, minimized waste, and rotated stock efficiently to guarantee ultimate freshness.
Chef / Line Cook | Frankie & Bennyβs (The Restaurant Group), UK Sep 2013 β Jun 2016
Managed high-volume kitchen operations, consistently delivering core menu favorites including traditional English breakfasts, pizzas, pastas, starters, and desserts.
Optimized prep lines and cross-trained across multiple kitchen roles (including essential kitchen porter duties) to ensure seamless service during peak hours.