Jake Howarth
Chesterfield,Derbyshire
Summary
Creative Chef with progressive kitchen experience, attention to detail and confident leadership style. Keeps kitchen staff focused and performing above expectations to meet high demands.
High-energy restaurant professional with strong money management and food handling abilities. Knowledgeable about drink preparations and skilled at keeping areas clean and well-stocked. Dedicated to maximising customer satisfaction and brand loyalty by delivering knowledgeable and fast service.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work history
Chef
Mitchells & Butlers
Chesterfield
2019.02 - 2024.03
- Maintained strict food health, hygiene and safety standards for ongoing kitchen compliance.
- Worked with front of house team to coordinate fast deliveries in line with professional reputation.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Bartender
Mitchells & Butlers
Chesterfield
2016.02 - 2019.02
- Performed bar closing duties, thoroughly cleaning, sanitising and replenishing stock.
- Prepared mixed drinks and poured wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages within target service timeframes.
- Created friendly, welcoming atmosphere to encourage positive guest experiences, prolonging visits to increase profitability.
- Memorised orders in loud and busy environments to maintain speedy service at peak times.
Bartender
The Soulville Steakhouse
Chesterfield
2015.08 - 2016.02
- Supported serving staff with fast, accurate beverage preparation.
- Set up bar area and kept ingredients and utensils fully stocked to maintain optimal service level.
- Input orders into register, calculated bills and collected payments.
Bartender/Glass collector
Einstein's
Chesterfield
2015.02 - 2015.06
- Re-stocked bar area with glasses, snacks and refillable items.
- Cleaned and set tables quickly after customers left to maximise restaurant capacity.
- Loaded glassware into dishwashers and hand-washed fragile items separately.
- Served guests spirits, lagers and stouts at bar.
- Collected, washed and put away glassware between guests.
Education
GCSEs - Maths C
Newbold community school
Chesterfield, DerbyshireGCSEs - English Literature C, English language D
Newbold community school
GCSEs - Science C
Newbold community school
GCSEs - ICT C
Newbold community school
Skills
- Teamwork
- Organisation
- Motivation
- Adaptability
- Leadership
- Flexibility
- Attention to detail
- Communication
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Chef
Mitchells & Butlers
2019.02 - 2024.03
Bartender
Mitchells & Butlers
2016.02 - 2019.02
Bartender
The Soulville Steakhouse
2015.08 - 2016.02
Bartender/Glass collector
Einstein's
2015.02 - 2015.06
GCSEs - Maths C
Newbold community school
GCSEs - English Literature C, English language D
Newbold community school
GCSEs - Science C
Newbold community school
GCSEs - ICT C
Newbold community school