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Edward Hewitt

Chichester,West Sussex

Summary

Dedicated, hardworking restaurant management professional with extensive daily planning and operations experience. Skilled in staff training and development.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Restaurant manager

Caper And Berry
Chichester, West Sussex
04.2024 - Current
  • Managed 200 seater restaurant - Direct line manager and responsible for over 50 staff.
  • Problem solving under pressure. Resolving any issues within the restaurant quickly and efficiently implementing changes.
  • Interpersonal communication skills. Enhanced customer and staff satisfaction by understanding and resolving complaints promptly.
  • Strong team coordination. Liaised effectively with all departments, ensured seamless operation flow and communication between teams.

Assistant restaurant manager

Caper And Berry
Chichester, West Sussex
04.2023 - 04.2024
  • Spearheaded regular maintenance and repair operations to keep building and equipment in peak condition.
  • Attention to detail. Organised special events and functions, including charity auctions, parties and corporate lunches.
  • Positive work environment. Maintained a safe working environment and encouraged team spirit amongst my staff, promoting a positive and safe work culture whilst reducing injury and incident risks.
  • Reduced labour costs by almost 20% while maintaining excellent service and profit levels.

Restaurant Supervisor

Caper And Berry
Chichester, West Sussex
07.2021 - 04.2023
  • Monitored restaurant supplies regularly, preventing sudden stock outages.
  • Promoted positive dining experience with exceptional customer service skills.
  • Ensured smooth operation by effectively managing all front of house staff.

Front of house team member

Green King
Shripney, West Sussex
08.2020 - 07.2021
  • Obtained customer feedback to improve service experience and provide recommendations to kitchen staff.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Film Production

University of Winchester
Winchester
09.2017 - 06.2020

A-Levels - Media Studies B, English Language B, Creative Writing C

St Philip Howard
Barnham
09.2015 - 06.2017

GCSEs - Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English

St Philip Howard
Barnham

Skills

  • Communication excellence
  • Efficient organiser
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Workflow optimisation

Affiliations

  • Lego - Card Games - PC Building - Strategy Games

Certification

WSET Level 2

WSET Level 1

Timeline

Restaurant manager

Caper And Berry
04.2024 - Current

Assistant restaurant manager

Caper And Berry
04.2023 - 04.2024

Restaurant Supervisor

Caper And Berry
07.2021 - 04.2023

Front of house team member

Green King
08.2020 - 07.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Film Production

University of Winchester
09.2017 - 06.2020

A-Levels - Media Studies B, English Language B, Creative Writing C

St Philip Howard
09.2015 - 06.2017

GCSEs - Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English

St Philip Howard
Edward Hewitt