James Porteus
Altrincham,cheshire
Summary
Customer-focused professional with a background in food service and hospitality. Delivers exceptional dining experiences through effective communication and problem-solving skills. Maintains high standards of food hygiene and allergen awareness, ensuring safe and enjoyable meals. Passionate and reliable team player with ability to remaining calm under pressure. Skilled at following processes to exact detail and delivering beautifully presented, high quality products.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef de Partie
elle r leisure
manchester
08.2025 - Current
- Coordinated with front-of-house staff to ensure timely preparation and delivery of dishes, enhancing dining experience and customer satisfaction.
- Upheld standards by assessing ingredient quality and final products.
- Streamlined kitchen processes by introducing efficient cooking techniques and organising workstations, boosting productivity.
- Monitored food temperatures during storage and cooking to comply with health and safety regulations, reducing risk of foodborne illnesses.
- Established clear standards for cooking, garnishing and presenting food.
- Followed strict health and safety guidelines in the kitchen.
- Managed complaints with calm, clear communication and problem-solving.
Barista
Costa Coffee
Altrincham
09.2024 - 07.2025
- Operated espresso machines and other coffee-making equipment with expertise, ensuring high-quality beverage production.
- Processed customer payments efficiently at point of sale.
- Maintained highest standards of conduct and personalised customer service.
Education
NVQ Level 2 - sports coaching
Trafford College
Stretford01-2025
Skills
- HACCP compliance
- Calm under pressure
- Professional attitude
- Food allergy awareness
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Customer service
- Food hygiene
- Nutritional knowledge
Languages
French
Intermediate
B1
Timeline
Chef de Partie
elle r leisure
08.2025 - Current
Barista
Costa Coffee
09.2024 - 07.2025
NVQ Level 2 - sports coaching
Trafford College