David Vála
Bristol,Bristol
Summary
Excited to bring strong foundation in teamwork and creativity to kitchen. Skilled at quickly learning new recipes and techniques, while maintaining clean and organised workspace. Committed to delivering quality and ensuring customer satisfaction through effective communication and attention to detail. Ready to contribute to vibrant and collaborative team.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Pizza Chef / Grill Chef
Flight club
Bristol
03.2023 - 08.2026
- Established clear standards for cooking, garnishing and presenting food.
- Achieved service time and quality targets.
- Enforced health and safety standards for food storage, preparation and handling.
- Maintained tidy and organised workstations to comply with cleanliness and quality standards.
- Rotated stock on shelves, reducing stock waste and minimising store losses.
Chef
Mitchells & Butlers
Bristol
03.2019 - 03.2022
- Monitored cooking processes, adjusting temperatures and seasoning for perfect dish execution.
- Supervised kitchen staff, delegating tasks efficiently to maintain high productivity levels.
- Managed cooks and kitchen helpers, ensuring a well-organised kitchen that supported efficient operations.
- Trained new chefs, imparting essential culinary skills and kitchen management techniques.
Chef de partie
Bar 44
Bristol
08.2018 - 03.2019
- Prepared and cooked high-quality dishes according to recipes and menu specifications, ensuring consistent quality and presentation.
- Maintained exceptional kitchen hygiene, cleanliness, and organisation, ensuring compliance with rigorous health and safety standards.
- Followed strict health and safety guidelines in the kitchen.
Chef
Mitchells & Butlers
Long Ashton
04.2017 - 07.2018
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
Education
GCSE or equivalent - Chef-Waiter
Hotel school
Pilsen06-2016
Skills
- Health and safety
- Hygiene standards awareness
- Recipe adaptation
- Gastronomy knowledge
- Presentation standards
- Work under pressure
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Pizza Chef / Grill Chef
Flight club
03.2023 - 08.2026
Chef
Mitchells & Butlers
03.2019 - 03.2022
Chef de partie
Bar 44
08.2018 - 03.2019
Chef
Mitchells & Butlers
04.2017 - 07.2018
GCSE or equivalent - Chef-Waiter
Hotel school