Hichem Fellah
Portsmouth
Summary
BA (Hons) International Relations and Politics from the University of Portsmouth combined with customer-facing and administrative support experience across hospitality payroll and front-of-house roles. Maintains accurate records and handles sensitive information with care. Supports high-volume teams through clear communication and organised work practices.
Overview
1
1
Language
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Harvster
Portsmouth, Hampshire
10.2026 - Current
- Established standards for cooking, garnishing, and presenting food to enhance quality and consistency.
- Enforced health and safety standards for food storage, preparation, and handling, ensuring compliance and minimising risks.
- Conducted food safety inspections, maintaining strict hygiene standards in the kitchen.
- Supervised cooks and kitchen helpers, fostering a collaborative environment to optimise kitchen operations.
Chef
Miller & Carter
Portsmouth, Hampshire
11.2025 - Current
- Established clear standards for cooking, garnishing, and presenting food to enhance quality and consistency.
- Conducted food safety inspections, maintaining strict hygiene standards in the kitchen.
- Enforced health and safety standards for food storage, preparation and handling.
- Oversaw daily operations of kitchen staff, ensuring smooth workflow and effective collaboration. of cooks and kitchen helpers helping to keep kitchen running smoothly.
Traffic Marshall and Steward
CSP
09.2023 - Current
- Monitored public areas and maintained safety standards during high-traffic events.
- Facilitated visitor movement by providing directions and access support, enhancing guest experience during large-scale events.
- Co-ordinated event operations, ensuring safety and efficiency for 200-500 guests daily in busy public settings.
- Executed front-of-house and hospitality tasks, adapting swiftly to operational changes in fast-paced environments.
Assistant Chef
Beity
Southampton
05.2022 - 05.2024
- Monitored hygiene, cleanliness, and food safety standards to ensure a safe dining experience during service.
- Co-ordinated with colleagues to optimise service delivery during peak periods.
- Prepared ingredients and executed daily kitchen tasks to support smooth operations in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
- Developed a consistent and reliable approach to kitchen operations in a customer-facing setting.
Payroll Administrator
Eden Hotels
Oran
09.2020 - 05.2022
- Processed and input new employee information onto payroll system with required bank details, national insurance numbers and salary values.
- Maintained accurate records of employee pay structures and personal data.
- Reviewed approved hours to verify payment accuracy.
- Documented employee overtime and calculated correct payment rates.
- Collected employee time information from employees or supervisors and validated information.
- Maintained confidentiality of payroll information, upholding strict data protection standards to safeguard employee privacy.
Hotel Receptionist
Eden Hotels
Oran, Algeria
01.2017 - 09.2020
- Greeted guests on arrival, offered check-in support, and guided room access.
- Provided check-in assistance for arriving guests, streamlining room access and ensuring a welcoming experience.
- Welcomed arriving guests, recorded arrivals on booking systems, and supported stays.
- Handled reception calls, responding to queries, resolving complaints, and redirecting callers to appropriate departments, enhancing guest satisfaction.
- Managed daily telephone enquiries for reservations, cancellations, and booking modifications, ensuring efficient guest service.
Education
BA (Hons) - International Relations and Politics
University of Portsmouth
Portsmouth, POR01-2026
Baccalaureate - Technology and Mathematics
Hireche Mohamed High School
Algeria01-2018
Skills
- Food safety management
- Kitchen workflow optimisation
- Food presentation
- Inventory management
- Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
- Busy environment problem-solving
- Teamwork and independent working
- Cultural awareness and adaptability
- Communication and interpersonal skills
SUMMARY
Fluent in English, French, Arabic, and North African Darja
Languages
- French
- Arabic
- North African
- Spanish
- English
Timeline
Chef
Harvster
10.2026 - Current
Chef
Miller & Carter
11.2025 - Current
Traffic Marshall and Steward
CSP
09.2023 - Current
Assistant Chef
Beity
05.2022 - 05.2024
Payroll Administrator
Eden Hotels
09.2020 - 05.2022
Hotel Receptionist
Eden Hotels
01.2017 - 09.2020
BA (Hons) - International Relations and Politics
University of Portsmouth
Baccalaureate - Technology and Mathematics
Hireche Mohamed High School