Edward Jones
Brighton
Summary
Dedicated chef with 7 years of experience in high-pressure kitchens, specialising in the preparation of high-quality dishes. Proven ability to maintain high standards and ensure efficient service delivery. Expertise in menu development and kitchen management. Committed to culinary excellence and customer satisfaction.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Sous Chef
The Winkle
Brighton
2025.03 - 2026.03
- Assisted in launching and designing menu for beachfront restaurant featuring fresh seafood.
- Supported operations of large function room for hosting work events and festive parties.
- Acquired foundational skills in large-scale catering and event coordination.
- Responsible for managing food orders and stock taking.
Sous Chef
The Reading Room
Brighton
2024.10 - 2025.02
- Assisted in opening new cafe along popular beachfront walkway.
Advised on necessary kitchen equipment purchases.
Contributed to development of bistro-style menu featuring à la carte and countertop options.
Chef de Partie
The Flint House
Brighton
2022.08 - 2024.09
- Fast paced open kitchen, where I worked garnish section with induction stoves, grill section with an indoor BBQ and pastry section. Range of fresh food prep to be done in the morning including homemade bread and pasta, canapés and desserts.
- High standards and cleanliness were key as we were always being observed by customers
Chef de Partie
Coppa Club
Brighton
2021.03 - 2022.06
- Assisted in managing operations across various kitchen sections, including grill, pizza, pasta, and pastry.
- Acquired skills in maintaining efficiency under pressure, facilitating service for over 200 covers daily.
- Communicated effectively among sections to ensure timely service of hot meals.
Kitchen Assistant
The Preston Park Tavern
Brighton
2019.06 - 2020.11
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness of kitchen by washing dishes and deep cleaning kitchen equipment.
- Supported food preparation tasks in a busy environment.
Acquired knowledge of kitchen operations and efficiencies.
Education
A Levels - Business, PE, Sociology
Varndean College
Brighton 9 2019 - 6 2021
GCSEs - Maths - A, English - B-B, Science - A-B, PE - A, Geography - A
Varndean School
Brighton 9 2014 - 6 2019
Skills
- Food safety and hygiene
- Menu planning
- Inventory control
- Event catering
- Cultural cuisine knowledge
- Enforcing kitchen cleanliness
- Special dietary requirements understanding
- High-Pressure resilience
Certification
Food Safety L3
References
Owen Pickrell -
Owner of The Winkle
+447804643159
Luke Ramsey -
ex Head Chef of the Winkle, now Owner and Head Chef of Ramsey Catering
+447534446158
Timeline
Sous Chef
The Winkle
2025.03 - 2026.03
Sous Chef
The Reading Room
2024.10 - 2025.02
Chef de Partie
The Flint House
2022.08 - 2024.09
Chef de Partie
Coppa Club
2021.03 - 2022.06
Kitchen Assistant
The Preston Park Tavern
2019.06 - 2020.11
A Levels - Business, PE, Sociology
Varndean College
9 2019 - 6 2021
GCSEs - Maths - A, English - B-B, Science - A-B, PE - A, Geography - A
Varndean School
9 2014 - 6 2019