Birgitta Sanger Davies
Tewkesbury,Gloucestershire
Summary
Offering hardworking candidate for this job with knowledge about kitchen duties, FOH and basic business management. Skilled in creating menus and welcoming customers in a friendly atmosphere to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.
Overview
3
3
Languages
1
1
Certification
28
28
years of professional experience
Work history
Coffee Shop Manager
Eagle Strategic Property Ltd.
2024.11 - 2026.07
- Managed daily operations of coffee shop, delivering efficient service and enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Directed stock management, including ordering supplies and implementing waste reduction strategies to optimise inventory.
- Set work schedules for staff.
- Introduced new menu items based on seasonal availability and customer preferences.
- Coordinated food preparation and presentation to maintain consistency and uphold quality standards.
- Operate in line with Food Safety and Hygiene.
- Organised and assembled buffets for catering events, ensuring a visually appealing presentation.
Cook & Cafe Manager
Ian Coleys Sporting Ltd.
2023.05 - 2024.10
- Designed diverse menus that catered to customer preferences and dietary needs.
- Coordinated catering services for corporate events, ensuring exceptional food presentation and client satisfaction.
- Employed and trained staff.
- Managed stock levels, rotated supplies, and placed orders to minimise waste.
- Follow all food safety, allergen, and hygiene procedures.
- Maintain a clean, well-presented café area in line with food hygiene and health and safety standards.
- Set up and equipped the café from the start.
Cafe Manager
The Old Post Office Beckford
2022.05 - 2023.05
- Managed all aspects of the daily running of the café.
- Manage staff rotas, recruiting and training new staff.
- Create and update seasonal menus.
- Prepare and cook food to order for accurate freshness and quality.
- Follow food and hygiene standards, including allergen handling during service.
- Communicated with suppliers to ensure timely stock replenishment and delivery to keep stock levels and deliveries consistent.
- Conducted financial tasks such as cash handling and till reconciliation, ensuring accuracy.
Chef
Temple Guiting Pantry
2018.05 - 2022.02
- Prepared and cooked made-to-order meals for Pantry Cafe customers, enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Acted as private chef for events at Manor, catering to 32 guests.
- Planned and collaborated on new menu items with managers, contributing to service readiness and variety.
- Maintained food safety and hygiene standards, ensuring compliance and a safe dining experience.
- Adhered to strict hygiene standards, ensured a clean working environment.
Temp work
Freelance
2017.05 - 2018.03
- Assisted in catering operations during temporary assignments.
- Established Sveaskitchen catering business in collaboration with a partner.
- Managed ad hoc bookkeeping tasks for multiple clients, ensuring accurate financial records.
Owner, Chef and Manager
Svea Cafe & Restaurant
Cheltenham
2007.10 - 2017.04
- Ran own restaurant in central Cheltenham for 10 years.
- Secured inclusion in Michelin Guide, leading to national press features.
- Appeared on BBC One Show as restaurant representative.
- Led kitchen operations as chef, managing daily preparation tasks to ensure high-quality food service.
- Promoted restaurant at local events to enhance brand visibility. and built lasting customer relationships.
- Maintained finance accounts up to end-of-year submissions on time.
Bookkeeper
White Hart Inn, Winchcombe - Hatton Group
2003.10 - 2007.05
- Maintained accurate financial records using Sage bookkeeping system.
- Processed monthly payroll in Sage, ensuring timely and correct employee payments.
- Facilitated recruitment process with Swedish Job Centre for staff based in Sweden.
Finance Assistant
Southco (Europe) Ltd
Staverton, Cheltenham
1998.06 - 2002.10
- Processed UK purchase ledger activities, maintaining up-to-date supplier records for efficient financial operations.
- Managed Swedish and Italian affiliate accounts, preparing management accounts to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Supported financial director with budgets and forecasts during planning cycles.
- Analysed data in Excel and prepared reports for review.
Education
Diploma - Business Economics
Hvitfeldska Gymnasiet
Gothenburg, SwedenAccounting
ACCA
Cheltenham Skills
- Culinary knowledge
- Catering management
- Excel competency
- Bookkeeping experience
- Fluent Swedish and English and good Italian
- Ability to learn quickly and work effectively under pressure
- Team collaboration
Certification
- Holder of Personal Premises Licence
- Holder of Level 3 Food Hygiene and Safety for Catering Certificate
- Holder of Food Allergy Awareness Certificate
Languages
English
Fluent
Swedish
Native
italian
Intermediate
Timeline
Coffee Shop Manager
Eagle Strategic Property Ltd.
2024.11 - 2026.07
Cook & Cafe Manager
Ian Coleys Sporting Ltd.
2023.05 - 2024.10
Cafe Manager
The Old Post Office Beckford
2022.05 - 2023.05
Chef
Temple Guiting Pantry
2018.05 - 2022.02
Temp work
Freelance
2017.05 - 2018.03
Owner, Chef and Manager
Svea Cafe & Restaurant
2007.10 - 2017.04
Bookkeeper
White Hart Inn, Winchcombe - Hatton Group
2003.10 - 2007.05
Finance Assistant
Southco (Europe) Ltd
1998.06 - 2002.10
Diploma - Business Economics
Hvitfeldska Gymnasiet
Accounting
ACCA