Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Timeline
GeneralManager

Cormac McKinney

Belfast,N.Ireland

Summary

I am highly focused determined individual with over 35 years of vocational experience in the catering and hospitality industry. In recent years i have adapted my skills to further my career in teaching and training young people using the extensive knowledge and expertise i have gained during my vocational journey. I am always open to new challenges and opportunities that will enhance my personal development.

I am a bright, motivated and talented individual with a proven track record in leading, motivating, supporting and mentoring employees or young people within the catering and hospitality industry. I started my career in the catering industry working part-time while at school and quickly realised this is what i wanted to do as a career. With my drive and determination and help from family and peers i opened my own restaurant on Belfast's busy Lisburn road at the age of 19. I am passionate today as i was then and have discovered a new enjoyment in helping young people achieve their dreams a goals in this industry through sharing and teaching what i have learned.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work history

Catering and Hospitality Tutor

Springvale Training and Employment
Belfast, Antrim
01.2024 - Current

Delivering Level 1 Food Preparation and cooking through our SFWL Program.

Delivering Level 1and 2 Hospitality App.N.I

Delivering Level 1 and 2 food safety and Hygiene.

Part-time catering tutor

Peoplefirst
Belfast
04.2018 - Current
  • Delivering level 1 and 2 catering and hospitality qualifications to young people including Level 1 and 2 food safety and hygiene.

Catering consultant

Ventnors greenhouse
Belfast
05.2015 - Current
  • Brought in to establish a very successful outside catering side of the buisness.

Owner/Manager

Planks sandwich company (self employed)
Belfast
02.2008 - 04.2015
  • Led and managed 6 employees to build a successful sandwich bar and outside catering buisness.

Manager

Giraffe Restaurant
Belfast
09.2005 - 01.2008
  • Successfully fully managed a busy thriving restaurant leading a team of 20 employees.

Restaurant Manager

Osullivans irish Restaurant
Fort myers
01.2004 - 08.2005
  • Managed a team of floor and kitchen staff during a busy winter/summer season
  • Divided time between cooking and managing.

Owner/Manager/chef

Planks Restaurant (self employed)
Belfast
04.1994 - 08.2005
  • Researched, planned and opened a successful restaurant
  • Divided my time between kitchen and floor management
  • Led 15 full and part-time staff.

Education

Certificate in teaching, Level 4 -

Ulster university

OCN essential skills maths level 2, Level 2 - undefined

People first

RSPH award in supervising Food Safety and Hygiene, Level 3 - undefined

SERC Lisburn

Award in Education and Training, Level 3 - undefined

Belfast Met

GCSEs - undefined

St Marys CBGS

ICQ Level 3 Certificate in Assessing - Catering and Hospitality

ICQ
N.Ireland

ICQ level 3 Certificate in Assessing - Hospitality and catering

ICQ
N.Ireland
04.2021 -

Skills

  • Determined and willing to learn
  • Good communicator
  • Strong Leadership Ability
  • Flexible
  • Professional and confident

Accomplishments

  • Child Protection Training
  • Award in food safety
  • Tony Robbins UPW training

Affiliations

  • I enjoy Cold water Dipping.

Timeline

Catering and Hospitality Tutor

Springvale Training and Employment
01.2024 - Current

ICQ level 3 Certificate in Assessing - Hospitality and catering

ICQ
04.2021 -

Part-time catering tutor

Peoplefirst
04.2018 - Current

Catering consultant

Ventnors greenhouse
05.2015 - Current

Owner/Manager

Planks sandwich company (self employed)
02.2008 - 04.2015

Manager

Giraffe Restaurant
09.2005 - 01.2008

Restaurant Manager

Osullivans irish Restaurant
01.2004 - 08.2005

Owner/Manager/chef

Planks Restaurant (self employed)
04.1994 - 08.2005

Certificate in teaching, Level 4 -

Ulster university

OCN essential skills maths level 2, Level 2 - undefined

People first

RSPH award in supervising Food Safety and Hygiene, Level 3 - undefined

SERC Lisburn

Award in Education and Training, Level 3 - undefined

Belfast Met

GCSEs - undefined

St Marys CBGS

ICQ Level 3 Certificate in Assessing - Catering and Hospitality

ICQ
Cormac McKinney