Callum Phillip Wise
Newbury,Berkshire
Summary
Resourceful professional with hands-on experience in hospitality sector and exposure to the automotive sector. Travelled across South East Asia and fostered strong communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills while navigating through diverse environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Porter
The Retreat
Newbury, West berkshire
01.2026 - 03.2026
- Worked within a fast-paced hotel kitchen, supporting chefs to ensure the efficient running of daily service.
- Regularly assisted with food preparation, demonstrating initiative and a willingness to take on additional responsibilities.
- Maintained exceptional food hygiene and cleanliness standards in accordance with health and safety procedures.
- Worked collaboratively within a close-knit team to deliver high standards during busy service periods.
- Developed strong communication, organisation and time management skills while working under pressure.
Kitchen Porter
The Vineyard Hotel
Newbury, West berkshire
04.2023 - 12.2025
- Supported the kitchen brigade within a professional hospitality environment, contributing to the smooth running of kitchen operations.
- Maintained cleanliness, organisation and food hygiene standards throughout each shift, promoting a safe working environment.
- Worked efficiently under pressure during busy service periods while maintaining attention to detail.
- Enhanced teamwork and communication skills by collaborating with experienced chefs and kitchen staff.
- Demonstrated reliability, adaptability and a positive attitude in a demanding working environment.
Work Shadowing
Jaguar Land Rover
Newbury, West berkshire
08.2024 - 08.2024
- Shadowed professionals to understand customer service and business operations, contributing to a comprehensive grasp of commercial processes.
- Gained insights into sales and aftersales operations at a premium automotive business, enhancing knowledge of industry practices.
- Developed a greater understanding of professionalism, teamwork and customer-focused service.
- Produced and delivered a presentation summarising key learning points, enhancing communication skills and reinforcing learning outcomes.
Education
A-Levels -
The Downs School
Compton01-2025
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Working Under Pressure
- Teamwork & Collaboration
- Adaptability
- Problem Solving
- Professionalism
- Independent Travel:
- Travel organisation
- Communication
- Willingness to Learn
Career development
Following the completion of my A Levels, I independently travelled across South East Asia, planning and managing transport, accommodation and budgets while adapting to new cultures and unfamiliar environments
This experience significantly strengthened my:
- Communication skills through interacting with people from diverse cultural backgrounds
- Adaptability and resilience by overcoming unexpected challenges and navigating unfamiliar situations independently
- Organisation and planning through coordinating travel itineraries, accommodation and daily logistics
- Time management by balancing travel schedules, budgets and responsibilities across multiple countries
- Decision-making and problem-solving by responding confidently to changing circumstances
- Confidence, independence and self-awareness through living outside my comfort zone and taking responsibility for every aspect of my journey
Timeline
Kitchen Porter
The Retreat
01.2026 - 03.2026
Work Shadowing
Jaguar Land Rover
08.2024 - 08.2024
Kitchen Porter
The Vineyard Hotel
04.2023 - 12.2025
A-Levels -
The Downs School