Billy Clyde
Brighton
Summary
Fast-working, dependable and eager professional. Years of experience in highly volatile fields where staff, situations and hours change regularly, and so the mindset required is a patient yet efficient one. Tirelessly working towards a more efficient and friendly work environment in order to make a cohesive, safe working space. Passionate, young and adaptable. Offering physical and social skills, making communication simpler.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
The Thatched Inn
Hassocks, Sussex
06.2025 - 04.2026
- Shortly after accepting the role of sous chef, I was promoted to deputy head of the kitchen.
- This position gave me the responsibility of maintaining standards, creating and upholding new systems and developing menu items that both fit the ethos of the pub and utilise seasonal ingredients.
Sous Chef
Trading Post Coffee Roasters (Shipstreet)
Brighton, Sussex
04.2025 - 06.2025
- While being deputy to the head chef of a small chain's largest prep kitchen, my position allowed me to provide managerial support to the kitchen. This responsibility made me more diligent with my knowledge of food safety and has allowed me to further develop as a chef. Additionally, I gained a deeper understanding of running a breakfast service and working in an open kitchen.
Senior Line Chef
Mowgli Street Food
Brighton, Sussex
03.2023 - 04.2025
- Over the course of two years of being at Mowgli's, I was promoted from kitchen assistant to senior line chef. This allowed me to start developing my managerial skillset and prioritise communication. Some examples of responsibilities I had included: opening and closing the restaurant, implementing and maintaining new structures and specs and training staff on sections.
- Held the responsibility of 'Charity Champion', which entailed organising and managing fundraising events and attending charity conferences through the company.
Head Kitchen Assistant
Indian Summer
Brighton, Sussex
10.2021 - 02.2022
- Created a smoother relationship between kitchen staff whilst practising exemplary hygiene skills to ensure efficient food preparation conditions. Trained other staff and practised food preparation to become more adaptable to other roles and responsibilities.
Head Kitchen Assistant
Due South
Brighton, Sussex
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Created a direct link of dialogue between kitchen staff to maximise productivity. Learnt how to efficiently prep fish and meat products.
- Provided a highly focused professional level of work throughout.
Education
GCSE Qualifications - Fine Art, English Language, English Literature, History, Classical Civilisation, Combined Science, Mathematics
08.2020
Art and Design Level 3 Diploma -
05.2025
A-level Qualification - Classical Civilisation, English Language
05.2022
Skills
- Tireless work ethic
- Adaptable skill set
- Pride in profession
- Desire to excel in any field
- Quality control
- Love for physical or demanding work
Timeline
Sous Chef
The Thatched Inn
06.2025 - 04.2026
Sous Chef
Trading Post Coffee Roasters (Shipstreet)
04.2025 - 06.2025
Senior Line Chef
Mowgli Street Food
03.2023 - 04.2025
Head Kitchen Assistant
Indian Summer
10.2021 - 02.2022
Head Kitchen Assistant
Due South
06.2021 - 09.2021