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
06.2016 - 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
10.2014 - 03.2018
Head Chef
H F Holidays
Lulworth Cove, Dorset
05.2013 - 09.2014
Chef/Proprietor
The Fox Inn
Ansty, Dorset
06.2008 - 05.2013
Head Chef
The Compasses Inn
Lower Chicksgrove, Dorset
01.2005 - 06.2008
Temp Chef
Towngate Recruitment
Bournemouth, Dorset
01.2003 - 01.2005
Chef/Proprietor
The George Inn
Middle Wallop, Wiltshire
01.2001 - 01.2003
Head Chef
David Lloyd Leisure Bournemouth/Ringwood
Bournemouth and Ringwood, Dorset and Hampshire
03.1990 - 11.2000
Sous Chef
The Priory Hotel
Wareham, Dorset
09.1988 - 03.1990
Chef de Partie promoted to Junior Sous
Careys Manor Hotel
Brockenhurst, Hampshire
02.1985 - 09.1988
Apprentice Chef
Richmond Hill Hotel
Richmond Upon Thames, South West London
07.1979 - 02.1985
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 09.1974 - 06.1979
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
06.2016 - Current
Head Chef
The Compasses Inn
10.2014 - 03.2018
Head Chef
H F Holidays
05.2013 - 09.2014
Chef/Proprietor
The Fox Inn
06.2008 - 05.2013
Head Chef
The Compasses Inn
01.2005 - 06.2008
Temp Chef
Towngate Recruitment
01.2003 - 01.2005
Chef/Proprietor
The George Inn
01.2001 - 01.2003
Head Chef
David Lloyd Leisure Bournemouth/Ringwood
03.1990 - 11.2000
Sous Chef
The Priory Hotel
09.1988 - 03.1990
Chef de Partie promoted to Junior Sous
Careys Manor Hotel
02.1985 - 09.1988
Apprentice Chef
Richmond Hill Hotel
07.1979 - 02.1985
GCSEs - English Language/Literature/Maths/Geography
Teddington Boys School
09.1974 - 06.1979
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