Ian Chalmers
Blandford Forum,Dorset
Summary
Seasoned Professional Chef skilled in creating innovative menus and enhancing dining experiences. Known for transforming kitchen operations, leading teams to deliver exceptional dishes, and maintaining impeccable standards. Successfully improved customer satisfaction and boosted repeat patronage through culinary excellence and attention to detail. I love cooking!
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Professional Chef
Self Employed
Blandford Forum, Dorset
2016.06 - Current
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by creating innovative and delicious recipes.
- Increased kitchen efficiency with meticulous organisation skills.
- Ordered supplies, ensuring optimal freshness and cost-effectiveness.
- Mastered various cooking techniques to deliver diverse cuisine options.
- Coordinated catering events, ensuring client satisfaction and repeat business.
- Collaborated with management on special promotions or themed nights to increase restaurant popularity.
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes that met customer needs and palates.
- Planned menus with diverse and seasonal dishes using sustainable, locally sourced produce.
Head Chef
The Compasses Inn
Lower Chicksgrove, Wiltshire
2014.10 - 2018.03
Head Chef
H F Holidays
Lulworth Cove, Dorset
2013.05 - 2014.09
Chef/Proprietor
The Fox Inn
Ansty, Dorset
2008.06 - 2013.05
Head Chef
The Compasses Inn
Lower Chicksgrove, Dorset
2005.01 - 2008.06
Temp Chef
Towngate Recruitment
Bournemouth, Dorset
2003.01 - 2005.01
Chef/Proprietor
The George Inn
Middle Wallop, Wiltshire
2001.01 - 2003.01
Head Chef
David Lloyd Leisure Bournemouth/Ringwood
Bournemouth and Ringwood, Dorset and Hampshire
1990.03 - 2000.11
Sous Chef
The Priory Hotel
Wareham, Dorset
1988.09 - 1990.03
Chef de Partie promoted to Junior Sous
Careys Manor Hotel
Brockenhurst, Hampshire
1985.02 - 1988.09
Apprentice Chef
Richmond Hill Hotel
Richmond Upon Thames, South West London
1979.07 - 1985.02
Attended Westminster College day release to obtain : City and Guilds 706/1 City and Guilds 706/2
Education
GCSEs - English Language/Literature/Maths/Geography
Teddington Boys School
London 1974.09 - 1979.06
Skills
I specialize in Traditional English and Classical French Cuisine I also have vast knowledge in Continental/Asian cooking Having worked for HF Holidays and more recently Youth Cancer Trust i am very familiar with catering for many varied dietry requirements I have worked in and been Head Chef of AA Rosette standard restaurants I currently hold Food and Safety Level 2 NSPCC Safeguarding Child Protection Certificate YCT Adult Safeguarding Awareness Certificate
Timeline
Professional Chef
Self Employed
2016.06 - Current
Head Chef
The Compasses Inn
2014.10 - 2018.03
Head Chef
H F Holidays
2013.05 - 2014.09
Chef/Proprietor
The Fox Inn
2008.06 - 2013.05
Head Chef
The Compasses Inn
2005.01 - 2008.06
Temp Chef
Towngate Recruitment
2003.01 - 2005.01
Chef/Proprietor
The George Inn
2001.01 - 2003.01
Head Chef
David Lloyd Leisure Bournemouth/Ringwood
1990.03 - 2000.11
Sous Chef
The Priory Hotel
1988.09 - 1990.03
Chef de Partie promoted to Junior Sous
Careys Manor Hotel
1985.02 - 1988.09
Apprentice Chef
Richmond Hill Hotel
1979.07 - 1985.02
GCSEs - English Language/Literature/Maths/Geography
Teddington Boys School
1974.09 - 1979.06