Benjamin Edwards
Watton,Norfolk
Summary
Professional with expertise in teamwork, time management, and conflict resolution. Proven ability to apply critical thinking and computer skills to enhance problem-solving and adaptability. Recognized for dependability, attention to detail, and goal orientation, with strong multitasking and creative capabilities. Effective communicator with leadership skills that promote active listening and collaboration to achieve organizational goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work history
Demi chef de partie
The Elveden Inn
Elveden, Suffolk
2025.08 - 2026.01
- Streamlined food preparation processes, resulting in faster service times.
- Maintained clean and organised workspaces to enhance kitchen efficiency.
- Ensured high-quality dish presentation to improve customer satisfaction.
- Implemented proper storage methods, prolonging ingredient freshness.
- Contributed to cost control by minimising food waste through FIFO management.
- Participated in regular stock takes for accurate inventory management.
- Executed mise en place tasks to facilitate smooth operations during peak periods.
- Adhered to health and safety regulations, maintaining strict hygiene standards.
Senior Chef de Partie
The Compass Group
Wimbledon, MRT
2025.06 - 2025.07
- Hired and coached new personnel in restaurant and kitchen standards.
- Monitored and controlled food and labor costs to support profitability.
- Developed new recipes, menus, and food concepts to promote sales.
- Operated and maintained equipment and reported malfunctions.
- Assisted in presenting and creating decorative food displays.
- Assisted head chef in creating new dishes and menu items.
- Prepared and cooked foods of all types for special guests or functions.
- Checked inventory and ordered supplies as needed.
- Checked quality of raw and cooked food products to meet standards.
- Developed and maintained systems to ensure food quality and freshness.
- Assisted executive chef with kitchen operations and preparation.
- Guided kitchen personnel in line cooking, food preparation and dish plating.
- Supervised and coordinated activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to develop new ideas for pairing dishes with wines, cocktails, and beers.
Nandoca
The White Pheasant
Lenwade, Norfolk
2022.08 - 2024.05
- Mastered various cooking techniques such as baking, roasting, grilling and frying.
- Demonstrated excellent time management, organization and communication skills while preparing meals for large groups.
- Gained proficiency in menu planning and recipe development to create unique dishes.
- Practiced proper sanitation procedures while prepping, storing, serving and cleaning up after meals.
- Acquired a comprehensive understanding of kitchen equipment and utensils, as well as the ability to use them efficiently.
- Utilized creativity when creating new dishes or altering existing recipes to improve taste and presentation.
- Cultivated a good working relationship with wait staff by responding promptly to their requests.
- Successfully completed tasks assigned by head chef within specified deadlines.
- Attained an advanced level of knowledge regarding food preparation methods and techniques.
- Participated actively in team meetings where ideas were discussed on how to improve service quality.
- Adapted quickly to changing orders from customers during peak hours.
- Developed strong knife skills and knowledge of food safety regulations for safe food handling.
- Applied a high degree of precision when plating dishes for presentation purposes.
- Performed daily stock checks of perishable items to ensure freshness of ingredients used in recipes.
- Developed efficient systems for tracking inventory levels in order to reduce waste.
- Learned how to properly store ingredients according to health regulations and guidelines.
- Maintained cleanliness standards throughout the kitchen at all times by adhering strictly to hygiene protocols.
- Collaborated with other chefs to develop innovative menus that meet customer needs.
- Ensured all necessary ingredients were available before beginning any dish preparation.
- Exercised attention-to-detail when following recipes for accuracy in measurements and proportions.
- Assisted in training new apprentices on proper kitchen etiquette, safety protocols and knife handling techniques.
Bartender
Thompson Chequers
2020.09 - 2021.04
- Working in a friendly customer facing environment delivering high quality services.
- EPOS operation, stock control, food prep, professional assistance and customer relationship.
Chef de Partie
2020.04 - 2020.08
- Working in a very fast paced environment, organising, labelling and keeping everything ready and clean for inspections my responsibilities involve taking in deliveries preparing, making and serving high quality dishes, along with keeping a clean kitchen and getting orders out quick and efficiently while also maintaining high quality standards.
- Prepping involving taking in the raw ingredients from delivery's following recipe specs making and prepping the dishes from scratch ready to be cooked and be served.
- Dishes involve starters, salads, sharing boards and puddings.
Social Media Manager and Software Engineer
Beacon School
2017.09 - 2020.04
- Filming and editing for our youtube plus managing the social media sights to draw in more viewers and customers.
- Adding new products to our website and also using our CNC machine and software to make new and unique products.
Wait Staff Member
2019.05 - 2019.06
- Working in a customer facing environment delivering high quality services.
- EPOS operation, stock control, mail shot, communications, professional assistance and customer relationship.
Greenskeeper
2019.03 - 2019.05
- Working in the members environment assisting in the preparation of high quality facilities.
- Course and facility readiness, stock control, assisting with customer requirements and feedback.
- Liaising with all stakeholders ensuring positive outcomes.
Education
Commis Chef Levle 2 -
City College Norwich
Norwich, EnglandSkills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
- Critical thinking
- Computer proficiency
- Problem-solving
- Dependability
- Adaptability
- Attention to detail
- Goal orientation
- Multitasking ability
- Creativity and innovation
- Interpersonal communication
- Team leadership
- Active listening
REFERENCES
References available upon request
AWARDS
Commis Chef Level 2
Personal Information
Title: Chef de Partie
Awards
Commis Chef Level 2
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Demi chef de partie
The Elveden Inn
2025.08 - 2026.01
Senior Chef de Partie
The Compass Group
2025.06 - 2025.07
Nandoca
The White Pheasant
2022.08 - 2024.05
Bartender
Thompson Chequers
2020.09 - 2021.04
Chef de Partie
2020.04 - 2020.08
Wait Staff Member
2019.05 - 2019.06
Greenskeeper
2019.03 - 2019.05
Social Media Manager and Software Engineer
Beacon School
2017.09 - 2020.04
Commis Chef Levle 2 -
City College Norwich