Jago Dale-Jones
London
Summary
Motivated Anthropology Undergraduate with professional experience in diverse industries. Consulting Insight gained through participation on Q5’s youth panel. A proven track record of progression in high-pressure environments (e.g. Michelin restaurant) gained leadership, problem-solving, and teamwork skills. Proficient in research, analysis, Microsoft Office, and presenting. Passionate about organizational health and contributing to impactful projects with attention to detail and a client-focused approach.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Assistant to Owner
Castello di Potentino
08.2024 - 08.2024
- Various roles: Chef, Wine Harvester, Hospitality, Gardener
Assistant to Chief Executive Officer
William Bartholomew Party Organising
05.2024 - 06.2025
- Assisted in party organising/setup
- Helped with operations ie. light, sound, tenting, layout design.
Commis Chef, Chef de Parti
Dorian Restaurant
Notting Hill
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Assisted in the preparation and execution of high-quality dishes for a Michelin-starred restaurant
- Managed my section of kitchen operations, including team coordination and quality control
- Ensured compliance with food safety standards
- Maintained clear communication between sections
Front of House, Waiter
Dorian Restaurant
Notting Hill
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Contributed to the successful launch of the restaurant prior to its public opening through flexible approach to plethora of roles
- Reported to management regularly regarding efficiencies and issues - staff, technology or operational. Offering potential solutions where appropriate
- Played a key role in coordinating and fostering teamwork among the front-of-house staff, ensuring effective communication & optimising efficiency
- Worked closely with management to establish a strong brand identity and deliver excellent customer experiences
- Engaged problem-solving and teamwork skills
- Delivered exceptional customer service in a high-pressure environment
- Trained new team members and implemented service improvement strategies
Waiting/Serving/Bar Work
At your service (AYS)
06.2022 - 04.2023
- Understood the needs of individual clients
- Worked in diverse environments, ie. Natural History Museum to Lords Cricket Ground.
Youth Panel Member
Q5 Consulting
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Contributed ideas and feedback on youth-oriented projects
- Covered topics from management styles to technology to workplace flexibility
- Gained early exposure to business processes and professional communication skills
- Strengthened teamwork and leadership abilities through collaborative tasks
Childrens Party Entertainer (part-time)
Over the top kids (OTT)
05.2023 - 06.2024
- Lead entertainer for children’s parties (5 to 14years old)
- Communication and empathy skills
- Ensure logistics, schedule and organisation run smoothly.
Education
Studied - Philosophy, Business, and Art History
Marlborough College
01.2017 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Anthropology
Oxford Brookes University
Oxford, Oxfordshire 10.2023 - 05.2026
Skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Adaptable
- Efficient
- Orginisational strategy/efficiency
- Attention to detail
- Microsoft office
- Client engagement
- High-pressure performer
Affiliations
- Music, Art, Photography, Travel, Sports, Food & Wine!
References
References available upon request.
OTHER
- Design technology scholar with an eye for detail and innovation.
- Music, Leading the house band to win the school competition. Play drums, piano. Involved in a band at university, involved in promoting/organizing events, also a DJ.
- Cycling, Charity bike ride (200 miles in 2 days) raising over £3000 for a charity supporting addiction ‘taking action on addiction’. https://www.gofundme.com/f/bike-for-addiction
- Skiing, competitively raced up until the age of 16 (UK top 10).
- Travelled: Europe, South America, South Africa.
Timeline
Assistant to Owner
Castello di Potentino
08.2024 - 08.2024
Assistant to Chief Executive Officer
William Bartholomew Party Organising
05.2024 - 06.2025
Bachelor of Science - Anthropology
Oxford Brookes University
10.2023 - 05.2026
Childrens Party Entertainer (part-time)
Over the top kids (OTT)
05.2023 - 06.2024
Commis Chef, Chef de Parti
Dorian Restaurant
01.2023 - 04.2023
Front of House, Waiter
Dorian Restaurant
09.2022 - 12.2022
Waiting/Serving/Bar Work
At your service (AYS)
06.2022 - 04.2023
Youth Panel Member
Q5 Consulting
09.2021 - 09.2022
Studied - Philosophy, Business, and Art History
Marlborough College
01.2017 - 01.2022
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