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Glenroy Dunkley

Bristol

Summary

Experienced and self-motivated individual with ten+ years in the catering industry, as well as seven+ years of entrepreneurial experience running a takeaway restaurant. Highly confident adept in making key decisions and working with others to achieve goals and solve problems. Dedicated to identifying customer needs and delivering effective solutions to all problems.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work history

Owner

Just Ryte
Bristol
02.2018 - 10.2022
  • Working outside my comfort zone in order to find solutions to problems faced during times
  • Communicating clear and concise instructions to staff to reach daily, weekly, and monthly goals
  • Remaining calm and collected under pressure especially when service time became extremely busy
  • Delegating and assigning tasks between the team to ensure they worked together effectively with the same vision and understanding for the business
  • Turning our previous menu which had an incredibly low profit margin to a highly profitable menu by doing a strenuous amount of market research.
  • Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.

Sous-Chef

Somerset House
Bristol
01.2016 - 06.2016
  • Completed customer orders with strict adherence to the head chef's recipes to deliver consistent quality and optimize customer satisfaction
  • Remained committed to maintaining the integrity and positive reputation of the restaurant
  • Worked with a high level of confidence and ambition
  • Helped to train waitstaff and kitchen staff on proper restaurant procedures
  • Worked with other restaurant staff to ensure success.
  • Cleaned and serviced kitchen appliances, maintaining good working order of grills, stoves and ovens.

Sous-Chef

Goldbrick
Bristol
03.2014 - 11.2014
  • Designed unique menus using seasonal products
  • Managed allergies with care and professionalism for customer safety and satisfaction
  • Cleaned kitchen and organised cooking utensils
  • Aimed to keep food waste to a minimum by using proper food storage and recycling techniques.
  • Built and maintained strong working relationship with staff across business.
  • Handled and stored food with proper methods to eliminate illness risks and prevent cross-contamination.

Junior sous chef

Browns
Bristol
01.2012 - 07.2013
  • Served as a friendly, hardworking, and punctual employee
  • Worked with a humble attitude and a willingness to learn
  • Navigated large workloads with a sense of calm and superior organisational skills
  • Boosted team morale within probation period.
  • Planned menus with diverse and seasonal dishes using sustainable, locally sourced produce.
  • Maintained total control to maximise guest satisfaction and team productivity.

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Time management
  • Business planning
  • Forecasting and planning
  • Strategic planning and review
  • Cost estimation and budgeting
  • Courteous and polite demeanour
  • Multi-drop deliveries
  • Picking and packing
  • Dependable and reliable
  • Customer interaction and engagement
  • Hand-held computer devices
  • Local area knowledge
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Problem-solving

Custom

Cash Handling Delegating Team managing of up to 10 Highly organized and efficient Good time management Initiative and Problem-solving Abilities

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Owner

Just Ryte
02.2018 - 10.2022

Sous-Chef

Somerset House
01.2016 - 06.2016

Sous-Chef

Goldbrick
03.2014 - 11.2014

Junior sous chef

Browns
01.2012 - 07.2013
Glenroy Dunkley