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Darren John Holloway

Darren John Holloway

Walsall, West Midlands,United Kingdom

Summary

Dynamic and innovative culinary professional with robust communication skills, leadership capabilities, and a commitment to teamwork.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Freelance Chef

Freelance
01.2019 - 09.2025
  • Working throughout the hospitality industry, as either a Chef de Parte/Sous Chef/Head Chef or Pastry Chef.
  • Effectively managed a large kitchen staff.
  • Brought forth creativity and innovative food ideas.
  • Contributed to the earning of fine dining awards.
  • Remained up to date on food trends and the best seasonal fare.
  • Designed unique menus using seasonal products.
  • Managed allergies with care and professionalism for customer safety and satisfaction.
  • Updated staff on menu changes and items.

Head Chef

Browns@Quay
Worcester
02.2016 - 01.2019
  • Daily running of a busy fine dine restaurant with 12 room boutique hotel within Worcester.
  • Worked to ensure a positive and hassle-free customer experience.
  • Settled any customer disputes in a professional and pleasant manner.
  • Identified and maximized sales opportunities, and increased customer retention rates.
  • Worked to ensure a neat and attractive sales environment, and assisted in the setup of visual displays.
  • Brought forth excellent customer service skills and a commitment to customer satisfaction.
  • Handled food with sanitation and safety in mind.
  • Helped to increase customer return rates by providing excellent customer service at all times.
  • Worked to achieve high customer satisfaction rates by providing optimal customer service and creative tattoo work.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of all retail promotions.
  • Effectively managed a large kitchen staff.
  • Brought forth creativity and innovative food ideas.
  • Sourced food locally when possible.
  • Managed allergies with care and professionalism for customer safety and satisfaction.
  • Remained up to date on food trends and the best seasonal fare.
  • Designed unique menus using seasonal products.

Freelance

Self Employed
12.2015 - 12.2016

Head Chef

Woodlands Manor Hotel
Bedfordshire
11.2012 - 12.2015
  • Daily running of 100 room 3AA rosette hotel and restaurant.
  • Managed allergies with care and professionalism for customer safety and satisfaction.
  • Brought forth creativity and innovative food ideas.
  • Sourced food locally when possible.
  • Developed attractive and popular wine lists and menus.
  • Sourced elite food products, creating a better dining experience.
  • Contributed to the earning of fine dining awards.
  • Remained up to date on food trends and the best seasonal fare.
  • Designed unique menus using seasonal products.
  • Updated staff on menu changes and items.
  • Worked to ensure a positive and hassle-free customer experience.
  • Handled food with sanitation and safety in mind.

Head Chef

Palmer Arms
Dorney Village, Berkshire
11.2009 - 11.2011
  • Designed unique menus using seasonal products.
  • Sourced elite food products, creating a better dining experience.
  • Remained up to date on food trends and the best seasonal fare.
  • Sourced food locally when possible.
  • Brought forth creativity and innovative food ideas.
  • Effectively managed a large kitchen staff.
  • Managed allergies with care and professionalism for customer safety and satisfaction.
  • Contributed to the earning of fine dining awards.
  • Updated staff on menu changes and items.

Education

High School -

Cowley High School
St Helens, Merseyside
01.1981 - 10.1986

706/1 & 2 basic pastry - undefined

Birmingham College of Food and Domestic Art
11.1986 - 12.1988

Skills

  • Communication Skills
  • Ability to Work Under Pressure
  • Creativity
  • Leadership
  • Culinary Techniques
  • Ability to Work in a Team
  • Quality Assurance
  • Knowledge of Food Chemistry
  • Excellent Customer Service Skills
  • Food Safety and Sanitation Practices

References

References available upon request

Hobbies and Interests

General keep fit, walking, and spending time with my family.

Timeline

Freelance Chef

Freelance
01.2019 - 09.2025

Head Chef

Browns@Quay
02.2016 - 01.2019

Freelance

Self Employed
12.2015 - 12.2016

Head Chef

Woodlands Manor Hotel
11.2012 - 12.2015

Head Chef

Palmer Arms
11.2009 - 11.2011

706/1 & 2 basic pastry - undefined

Birmingham College of Food and Domestic Art
11.1986 - 12.1988

High School -

Cowley High School
01.1981 - 10.1986

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