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Adam Baxter

Halifa,West Yorkshire

Summary

Accomplished Head Chef with 15 years of experience. Monitoring kitchen activities and maintaining food safety and hygiene standards. With strong organisational and leadership skills. Specialises in a wide variety of cuisines. Offering strong foundation in kitchen management, team leadership, and culinary creativity. Knowledgeable about menu planning, food safety, and cost control. Ready to use and develop communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills in a new role.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Headchef/Manager

The Gate Cafe & Bar
Halifax, Calderdale
02.2023 - Current
  • Managed all aspects of the cafe, ensuring smooth operation.
  • Developed menus for continuous use, events and promotions for different seasons.
  • Monitored cafe operations to spot and correct issues impacting team performance or quality.
  • Set kitchen standards governing cooking procedures, garnishes and food presentation.
  • Planned popular promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
  • Managed inventory to avoid stock shortages or excesses.
  • Interacted positively with customers, effectively promoting restaurant facilities and services.
  • Trained new staff members to maintain quality of service delivery.
  • Trained new staff in barista techniques and cafe policies.

Head chef

Alibi Bar & Restaurant
Halifax, Calderdale
03.2022 - 02.2023
  • Monitored inventory levels, ensured timely replenishment of stock.
  • Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and availability, minimising kitchen spending.
  • Hired, managed and trained kitchen staff, maintaining competent service teams.
  • Produced high volumes of fresh, quality plates, meeting peak restaurant demand.
  • Adhered to strict hygiene standards, ensured a clean working environment.
  • Oversaw chefs, cooks and kitchen support staff to run smooth operation.

Executive head chef

Taquitos Mexican Restaurant
Halifax, Calderdale
01.2020 - 03.2022
  • Reduced customer complaints by enforcing strict quality control procedures.
  • Trained and managed kitchen staff, issuing disciplinary action and conducting performance reviews.
  • Handled and stored food with proper methods to eliminate illness risks and prevent cross-contamination.
  • Demonstrated attention to detail by following precise cooking instructions.
  • Coordinated efficient rota planning to ensure optimal staffing levels at all times.

Sous chef

Alibi bar & Restaurant
Halifax, Calderdale
04.2019 - 01.2020
  • Assisted head chef in menu development, resulting in innovative dining experiences.
  • Fostered a positive working environment through clear communication and team motivation.
  • Demonstrated good food knowledge, from efficient ingredient preparation to creative plating.
  • Cleaned and serviced kitchen appliances, maintaining good working order of grills, stoves and ovens.
  • Delegated tasks to junior chefs for efficient kitchen operations.
  • Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes that met customer needs and palates.

Head chef

Brasserie at the Bull
Halifax, Calderdale
09.2010 - 02.2019
  • progressed through the kitchen starting at commis chef advancing to head chef
  • Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining food prep processes.
  • Assured freshness by daily baking of diverse pastries, breads, and cakes.
  • Assisted in fridge stock rotation practices to help reduce food waste.
  • Enhanced productivity by effectively delegating tasks.
  • Utilised butchery skills to expertly prepare a variety of meats.
  • Managed staff rotas, planning workloads effectively and strategically.

Education

NVQ Level 2 - Hospitality and catering

Calderdale College
09/2010 - 01/2011

Skills

  • Recipe and menu development
  • Vendor relations
  • Critical-thinking
  • Staff leadership
  • Culinary creativity
  • Adaptability in kitchen
  • Food hygiene standards
  • Special diets catering
  • Seasonal ingredients utilisation
  • Multitasking
  • Kitchen management
  • Menu costing
  • Time efficiency

Certification

  • CPD Food Allergy Awareness
  • CPD Kitchen & Catering Practices
  • CPD Food Safety & Hygiene (Level 2)
  • CPD Food Premises Cleaning
  • Level 2 NVQ Professional Cookery


Timeline

Headchef/Manager

The Gate Cafe & Bar
02.2023 - Current

Head chef

Alibi Bar & Restaurant
03.2022 - 02.2023

Executive head chef

Taquitos Mexican Restaurant
01.2020 - 03.2022

Sous chef

Alibi bar & Restaurant
04.2019 - 01.2020

Head chef

Brasserie at the Bull
09.2010 - 02.2019

NVQ Level 2 - Hospitality and catering

Calderdale College
09/2010 - 01/2011

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