Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Affiliations
References
Timeline
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Connor Sandford

Barnsley

Summary

Dedicated professional with expertise in inventory management, team supervision, and customer service. Proven ability to handle pressure and manage time effectively, ensuring efficient multitasking and task prioritisation. Skilled in documentation, with a focus on enhancing operational efficiency and achieving organisational goals.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Waiter

Spencer Arms
Barnsley
08.2014 - 06.2015
  • Executed payment transactions to ensure seamless customer checkout experiences.
  • Maintained comprehensive knowledge of menu items, facilitating accurate order taking.
  • Ensured restaurant cleanliness through regular sweeping and sanitising tasks.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service by fostering friendly and polite interactions.

Assistant manager

Spencer Arms
Barnsley
06.2015 - 12.2018
  • Coordinated with management on operational issues providing solutions for better efficiency.
  • Handled stock control duties diligently preventing overstocking or shortages.
  • Provided excellent customer service leading to repeat business and customer loyalty.
  • Delegated tasks to team members efficiently improving overall productivity.
  • Maintained smooth-running business operations by delegating priorities to staff abilities.

Commis chef

Spencer Arms
Barnsley
12.2018 - 09.2019
  • Provided support to senior chefs, improving speed of service delivery.
  • Collaborated with team members for smooth kitchen operations.
  • Mastered various cooking techniques with ongoing practice and mentorship from senior chefs.
  • Improved kitchen efficiency by maintaining a clean and organised work area.
  • Followed recipes meticulously, ensuring consistent dish quality.

Chef de partie

Spencer Arms
Barnsley
09.2019 - 04.2022
  • Adhered strictly to food hygiene regulations, ensuring safe preparation at all times.
  • Supervised junior staff, ensuring efficient teamwork during service hours.
  • Expertly performed butchery tasks, contributing to cost-saving measures in meat usage.
  • Maintained inventory control without compromising on food quality or taste.
  • Enhanced flavour profiles by experimenting with various ingredients and cooking techniques.
  • Adapted quickly under high-pressure situations to deliver consistent results.
  • Worked closely with senior chefs for menu planning.
  • Maintained clean and tidy food preparation areas.
  • Built and maintained strong working relationship with staff across business.

Junior sous chef

Spencer Arms
Barnsley
04.2022 - 06.2025
  • Helped maintain high standards of food quality with meticulous attention to detail.
  • Trained junior staff members to improve their culinary skills and knowledge.
  • Conducted regular inventory checks; ordered supplies as necessary.
  • Developed new menu items for enhanced customer satisfaction.
  • Collaborated on special events menus, resulting in successful events.
  • Gained expertise in a variety of cooking techniques whilst honing culinary skills.
  • Ensured optimal kitchen cleanliness, complying with health and safety regulations.
  • Stepped up as acting Sous Chef during the absence of senior staff, demonstrating leadership capability.
  • Adapted quickly under pressure, maintaining speed without compromising quality during peak hours.
  • Contributed innovative ideas for seasonal menu changes, enhancing restaurant's offerings.
  • Created new menu items and interesting plating designs.

Education

NVQ Level 3 - Hospitality Supervision and Leadership

City & Guilds of London Institute
Barnsley
09.2017 - 08.2018

NVQ Level 2 - Food and Beverage Service

City & Guilds of London Institute
Barnsley
08.2016 - 07.2017

GCSEs - Science

AQA
Shelley, Kirklees

GCSEs - Additional Science

AQA
Shelley, Kirklees

GCSEs - Further Additional Science

AQA
Shelley, Kirklees

GCSEs - French

AQA
Shelley, Kirklees

GCSEs - Geography

AQA
Shelley, Kirklees

GCSEs - Mathematics

Pearson Edexcel
Shelley, Kirklees

GCSEs - Design & Technology: Resistant Materials Technology

Pearson Edexcel
Shelley, Kirklees

GCSEs - Computing

OCR
Shelley, Kirklees

GCSEs - English Language

WJEC/CBAC
Shelley, Kirklees

GCSEs - English Literature

WJEC/CBAC
Shelley, Kirklees

Skills

  • Inventory management
  • Team supervision
  • Customer service
  • Pressure handling
  • Time management
  • Efficient multitasking
  • Task prioritisation
  • Documentation

Accomplishments

Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award-2014

National Citizen Service -2014

Spent 4 weeks volunteering in Tanzania through Camps International - July 2014

Certification

FSA basic allergen training - 2022

Affiliations

I enjoy watching football and F1 and do go to matches if and when I can.

I also often play Golf.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Junior sous chef

Spencer Arms
04.2022 - 06.2025

Chef de partie

Spencer Arms
09.2019 - 04.2022

Commis chef

Spencer Arms
12.2018 - 09.2019

NVQ Level 3 - Hospitality Supervision and Leadership

City & Guilds of London Institute
09.2017 - 08.2018

NVQ Level 2 - Food and Beverage Service

City & Guilds of London Institute
08.2016 - 07.2017

Assistant manager

Spencer Arms
06.2015 - 12.2018

Waiter

Spencer Arms
08.2014 - 06.2015

GCSEs - Science

AQA

GCSEs - Additional Science

AQA

GCSEs - Further Additional Science

AQA

GCSEs - French

AQA

GCSEs - Geography

AQA

GCSEs - Mathematics

Pearson Edexcel

GCSEs - Design & Technology: Resistant Materials Technology

Pearson Edexcel

GCSEs - Computing

OCR

GCSEs - English Language

WJEC/CBAC

GCSEs - English Literature

WJEC/CBAC

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