Alan Maynard
Arundel,West Sussex
Summary
Accomplished culinary professional with expertise in head chef deputising and a strong commitment to kitchen hygiene advocacy. Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of special dietary requirements and excels in executing high-volume orders with precision.
Highly-motivated Sous Chef with dedicated work ethic and can-do attitude with excellent preparation and presentation skills. Thrives under pressure to run productive stations with high-quality output. Coaches junior kitchen members to uplift team capabilities.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work history
Sous chef
Red Lion Pub
Arundel, West Sussex
2023.01 - 2026.05
Supervised daily food prep and service operation.
Collaborated closely with front-of-house team, ensuring smooth service delivery.
Maintained high standards of food hygiene ,preparation, service and hygiene paperwork.
Ensured quality control, profit margins, training junior chefs
Assisted head chef in menu development and specials.
Ordering, receipt, storage and control of stock.
Event staff worker
Tents n Events
Poling, West Sussex
2019.04 - 2023.01
Wedding Marquee Company
Very busy bespoke wedding marquees
Safe loading unloading and transportation of equipment.
Following health and safety practices
Supervising electrical and lighting department
Following clients specific wedding requirements
Mama Als Smokehouse and Grill
Self Employed Chef
Arundel, West Sussex
2017.03 - 2019.03
Chef Franchise of White Hart Restaurant
Specialising in grilling and smoking. Steaks, ribs, chicken, fish and vegetarian and vegan dishes.
All aspects of running small business as chef/owner.
Menus, profit margins, ordering, employment, rotas, wages,
social media, customer satisfaction.
Boca Nuevo
Self Employed Chef
Arundel, West Sussex
2015.03 - 2017.03
Chef Franchise White Hart Restaurant
Specialising in both traditional and innovative Tapas dishes.
All aspects of running a small business as chef/owner
Menus, profit margins, ordering, employment, social media.
Education
Food Hygiene Cert Level 2 -
Chichester College
ChichesterCertificate of Higher Education - Supervisory Management
Chichester College
ChichesterNVQ Level 2 - Food Prep and Cooking
Highbury College
PortsmouthSkills
- Head chef deputising
- Food and Kitchen hygiene standards
- Attention to Detail
- Special dietary requirements understanding
- Executing high-volume orders
- Documentation
Timeline
Sous chef
Red Lion Pub
2023.01 - 2026.05
Event staff worker
Tents n Events
2019.04 - 2023.01
Mama Als Smokehouse and Grill
Self Employed Chef
2017.03 - 2019.03
Boca Nuevo
Self Employed Chef
2015.03 - 2017.03
Food Hygiene Cert Level 2 -
Chichester College
Certificate of Higher Education - Supervisory Management
Chichester College
NVQ Level 2 - Food Prep and Cooking
Highbury College