Christiaan HERBST
Cheshire
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in financial management, including P&L analysis, yield management, and cash handling. Demonstrates strong leadership and development skills through performance coaching and team management of up to 14 staff members. Proficient in compliance and auditing, with experience in internal auditing to BRC standards and quality assurance. Skilled in technical proficiency with Microsoft Office, data tracking, calibration, and reporting. Committed to driving organisational success through effective risk assessment and process documentation.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
2019
2019
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Technical Administrator
Baird Foods Services
2022 - 03.2026
- Audit Management: Execute internal audits to ensure constant "audit-ready" status, demonstrating extreme attention to regulatory detail and compliance.
- Problem Solving: Investigate and resolve complex supplier and customer complaints, utilising root-cause analysis to prevent financial loss.
- Process Improvement: Develop QAS documentation and ensure 100% adherence to technical specifications and regulatory standards.
Technical Analyst / Production Line Leader
Morrison’s Manufacturing
2014 - 2022
- Operational Efficiency: Managed production lines and teams of up to 14, consistently meeting yield targets and reducing waste through strict material tracking.
- Staff Training: Acted as a key mentor, ensuring all staff checks and training records were accurate, up-to-date, and compliant with safety standards.
- Data Reporting: Monitored performance metrics and trackers, attending daily meetings to report on production results against financial plans.
Kitchen Manager / Duty Manager
JD Wetherspoons
2006 - 2014
- Financial Accountability: Managed Profit & Loss (P&L) accounts; analysed margins, handled high-volume cash banking, and controlled labour costs via strategic scheduling.
- Team Development: Served as a Key Staff Trainer, responsible for interviewing, onboarding, appraisals, and coaching to foster a high-performance culture.
- Operations: Coordinated stock deliveries and inventory levels to maximise profitability and maintain 5
- Food hygiene ratings.
Manager
Newcastle Bowling Club, South Africa
, South Africa
2005 - 2006
- Event Coordination: Responsible for event planning, record keeping, and managing liquor and food inventory.
Education
AAT Level 2 Certificate - Accounting
Warrington Vale Royal College
Level 3 Award - Supervising Food Safety
Level 2 Award - Food and Drink Operations
First Aid Certificate - undefined
British Red Cross
GCSEs - Mathematics (Grade B), English (Grade 7)
A-Levels Equivalent - N2 Electrical
Newcastle Technical College
Skills
- Financial Management: P&L Analysis, Yield Management, Cash Handling & Banking, AAT Level 2
- Leadership & Development: Performance Coaching, Staff Appraisals, Induction Coordination, Team Management (14 staff)
- Compliance & Auditing: Internal Auditing (BRC Standards), Process Documentation, Risk Assessment, Quality Assurance
- Technical Proficiency: Microsoft Office, Data Tracking, Calibration, and Reporting
Timeline
Level 3 Award - Supervising Food Safety
Level 2 Award - Food and Drink Operations
First Aid Certificate - undefined
British Red Cross
GCSEs - Mathematics (Grade B), English (Grade 7)
A-Levels Equivalent - N2 Electrical
Newcastle Technical College
Technical Administrator
Baird Foods Services
2022 - 03.2026
Technical Analyst / Production Line Leader
Morrison’s Manufacturing
2014 - 2022
Kitchen Manager / Duty Manager
JD Wetherspoons
2006 - 2014
Manager
Newcastle Bowling Club, South Africa
2005 - 2006
AAT Level 2 Certificate - Accounting
Warrington Vale Royal College