Harry Bayliss
Manchester,Greater Manchester
Summary
Friendly and approachable with strong communication skills. Proven ability to connect with customers and ensure their needs are met promptly and professionally. Reliable and efficient, bringing positive energy to every interaction. Enthusiastic about creating memorable dining experiences and maintaining welcoming atmosphere. Highlighting a deep understanding of both front of house and back of house operations, providing a skillset that is quick learning and highly adaptable.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Front of House Waiter
Six By Nico
Manchester, Greater Manchester
12.2025 - Current
- Took customer orders accurately, offering menu recommendations and wine pairings to enhance dining experiences.
- Engaged customers through personalised service to enhance their dining experience. With over 100 reviews on google reviews.
- Supported colleagues by running meals, preparing drinks, and taking orders to foster teamwork and enhance service delivery.
- Collaborated with kitchen and bar staff to streamline operations and resolve service delays efficiently.
- Reset tables between guests to maintain professional dining space and minimise service delays.
- Partnered with management to coordinate efforts for seamless dining experiences for all guests.
Sous Chef
Jaan by Another Hand
Manchester
11.2024 - 07.2025
- Organised kitchen operations, providing clear leadership to foster a strong, healthy workplace culture.
- Processed daily orders with a focus on achieving a GP margin of 70% through strategic ordering, ensuring high quality and minimal wastage.
- Supervised all kitchen food preparation, operating in demanding, high-volume environment.
- Kept operations running smoothly and efficiently by keeping workspaces organised, clean and ready for service.
- Coordinated with front-of-house staff to ensure timely delivery of dishes, enhancing overall guest dining experience.
Chef De Partie
Tender by Niall Keating
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Opened new restaurant, establishing strong relationships with team and clientele through personable approach, aligning with expectations of two Michelin star chef.
Senior Chef De Partie
Six by Nico
Manchester
10.2023 - 05.2024
- Catered for averaging 250 guests a day and 1500 plates. Conveying the ability to work under immense pressure, tight time frames and to be able to deliver within these conditions.
Senior Chef De Partie
Larder
Lichfield
08.2020 - 09.2023
- Developed recipes and menus to align with culinary trends and consumer demand. Within an industry of quick changing trends and desires from clientele, showing extensive knowledge in an industry and lateral thinking to stand out and maintain the company's identity simultaneously.
- Executed hiring, training and monitoring of Kitchen staff to build a strong cohesive team. Managing 8 employees, retaining all employees and training them to high standards within my tenure of working there.
- Made progress from Apprentice chef at a
- AA rosette standard to Senior chef de partie over the course of three years.
Education
Commis chef level 2 -
University college Birmingham
Birmingham, BIR01-2022
GCSEs - English Language, English Literature, Maths, Basic sciences, Additional sciences, History, Geography
Netherstowe High School
Lichfield01-2015
Skills
- Communication
- Growth Mindset
- Creative understanding
- Attention for detail
- Strong work ethic
- Rapport Building
- Adaptability
- Problem Solving
- Planning
- Analysis
- Influencing
- Leadership
- Emotional Intelligence
- Customer Service
- Relationship Management
- Food safety awareness
- Efficient under pressure
Timeline
Front of House Waiter
Six By Nico
12.2025 - Current
Sous Chef
Jaan by Another Hand
11.2024 - 07.2025
Chef De Partie
Tender by Niall Keating
06.2024 - 08.2024
Senior Chef De Partie
Six by Nico
10.2023 - 05.2024
Senior Chef De Partie
Larder
08.2020 - 09.2023
Commis chef level 2 -
University college Birmingham
GCSEs - English Language, English Literature, Maths, Basic sciences, Additional sciences, History, Geography
Netherstowe High School