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Brian Partridge

London

Summary

Accomplished culinary professional with expertise in food pairing, grilling techniques, and gourmet cuisine. Demonstrates strong leadership skills and a focus on customer satisfaction, leveraging cost optimisation strategies and menu costing to enhance operational efficiency. Proficient in utilising seasonal ingredients and managing purchasing and inventory to create innovative, high-quality dining experiences. Dedicated to delivering exceptional results while fostering a collaborative kitchen environment.

Head Chef with [Number] years of experience. Thrives in fast-paced environments while leading dynamic teams. Excels in developing creative menus and satisfying customers.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work history

Head chef of both units within the company.

Americana/ Elaine's Kingsway
Haymarket / Holburn, United Kingdom
12.2022 - Current
  • Company Overview: A very popular 180-seater restaurant in the heart of theatreland, serving an array of slow cooked, smoked and cured meats incorporating many authentic recipes of the southern states of America with some European twists. 4.9 on google and ranked 84 of restaurants in London through TripAdvisor with a turnover of 55k per week and 80k at its peak.
  • Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining cooking processes.
  • Established strong rapport with team members through effective communication skills.
  • Upheld health and safety regulations at all times in the kitchen.
  • Fostered a positive work environment, boosted team morale.
  • Developed seasonal menus to offer variety and freshness in dishes served.
  • Maintained exemplary hygiene standards in the kitchen area.
  • Managed all aspects of the kitchen, ensuring smooth operation.
  • Trained junior staff for optimal performance and skill development.

Head chef

The Plough at Lewson Street
Kent, United Kingdom
01.2019 - 01.2021

A beautiful grade listed inn located in the heart of the Kent countryside, I implemented local fresh ingredients from fresh Game to locally farmed produce. The menu was very much a traditional affair with some modern twists, A bustling lunch trade and great evening trade.

Head chef

Bumpkin
south Kensington/ Westfield/ Fulham, United Kingdom
01.2016 - 01.2019
  • Company Overview: Ignite group
  • Ignite group
  • Ensured high-quality dishes with meticulous attention to detail.
  • Maintained exemplary hygiene standards in the kitchen area.
  • Developed seasonal menus to offer variety and freshness in dishes served.
  • Trained and managed kitchen staff, issuing disciplinary action and conducting performance reviews.

Head Chef

Albion/ Boundary hotel
Shoreditch, United Kingdom
01.2013 - 01.2016
  • Company Overview: Sir Terrnce Conran Holdings - Bankside/Shoreditch
  • Sir Terrnce Conran Holdings - Bankside/Shoreditch

Head chef

Bumpkin
Notting Hill/ Stratford
01.2010 - 01.2012
  • Company Overview: Ignite group
  • Ignite group

Head chef

The Coal Cellar Brasserie
Limerick City, Ireland
01.2007 - 01.2010

Company head Chef

The Brazen Head bars and restaurants
Limerick
01.1995 - 01.2007
  • Company Overview: (3 restaurants 1 gastro pub, function rooms)
  • (3 restaurants 1 gastro pub, function rooms)
  • Ref Mr Kieran Murray

Chef de Partie to Sous chef

Smollensky's on the Strand
London, United Kingdom
01.1991 - 01.1995

Commis chef to CDP

The Greenhouse
Mayfair, United Kingdom
01.1987 - 01.1991
  • Company Overview: (1 Michelin star)
  • (1 Michelan star)

Commis chef

R.S.J. Restaurant
Waterloo, United Kingdom
01.1986 - 01.1987

Education

Chef diploma - 706-1, 706-2, 707-1, 707-2

City and Guilds

Skills

  • Food pairing expertise
  • Purchasing and inventory
  • Grilling expertise
  • Gourmet cuisine experience
  • Cost optimization strategies
  • Customer satisfaction focus
  • Seasonal ingredients utilisation
  • Menu costing
  • Leadership

Personal Information

  • Date of birth: 08/06/69
  • Nationality: British

Accomplishments

2000 - Bronze medal - World banqueting competition. Toronto, Canada

3 International banqueting medals

Bronze medal - Salon culinarie, Toronto, Canada

Timeline

Head chef of both units within the company.

Americana/ Elaine's Kingsway
12.2022 - Current

Head chef

The Plough at Lewson Street
01.2019 - 01.2021

Head chef

Bumpkin
01.2016 - 01.2019

Head Chef

Albion/ Boundary hotel
01.2013 - 01.2016

Head chef

Bumpkin
01.2010 - 01.2012

Head chef

The Coal Cellar Brasserie
01.2007 - 01.2010

Company head Chef

The Brazen Head bars and restaurants
01.1995 - 01.2007

Chef de Partie to Sous chef

Smollensky's on the Strand
01.1991 - 01.1995

Commis chef to CDP

The Greenhouse
01.1987 - 01.1991

Commis chef

R.S.J. Restaurant
01.1986 - 01.1987

Chef diploma - 706-1, 706-2, 707-1, 707-2

City and Guilds
Brian Partridge