Jemima Barnett
Luton,Bedfordshire
Summary
Skilled in using Microsoft Office tools including Teams, Excel, and Word for effective scheduling and administration.
Accomplished Manager with extensive experience in retail, leisure, and restaurant management.
Strong customer-focused leadership and management skills, complemented by a solid background in both front and back of house operations. Proficient in event planning, menu development, and catering business management, with a keen understanding of dietary restrictions and food hygiene standards including HACCP.
Adept at staff rostering, budgeting, contract management, and finance management.
Known for resourceful problem-solving abilities and maintaining composure under pressure. Outstanding eye for detail and high standards of organisation.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Catering Manager
Blue Apple, Compass Group Uk, Easyjet Holidays
Luton
2024.10 - 2025.04
- Organise and supervise the unit in accordance with and to the standards required by Compass Group UK & Ireland, contract specification and statutory Regulations.
- Responsible for the overall efficient and effective management of the unit to provide great quality Foodservice and Support Services as required.
- To ensure the efficient and economic use is made of all resources, including stock, team members and company assets.
- Communicate regularly with clients and brands to ensure all customer requirements are delivered in line with expectations.
- Developed seasonal menus for diverse events, leading to positive feedback.
Owner
Cakes By Jemima
2013.08 - 2025.04
- Sole Trader of Cakes by Jemima, Cake maker and decorator, specialising in beautiful bespoke cakes for any occasion.
Senior Chef Manager
Manshead CE Academy
Caddington, Bedfordshire
2024.06 - 2024.10
- Leading a team to deliver tasty and appealing offerings to between 500 – 1000 students daily.
- Ensuring Health and Safety, Food Hygiene, and all other regulations fully meet compliance.
- Managing ordering and supplier relations whilst maintaining stock levels.
- Collecting and counting all cash to ensure it balances with online systems.
Catering/Unit Manager
Compass Group UK
Blakelands, Milton Keynes
2023.04 - 2024.05
- Organise and supervise the unit in accordance with and to the standards required by Compass Group UK & Ireland, the contract specification and statutory Regulations.
- Responsible for the overall efficient and effective management of the unit to provide great quality Foodservice and Support Services as required.
- To ensure the efficient and economic use is made of all resources, including stock, team members and company assets.
- Communicate regularly with the client and brands to ensure all customer requirements are delivered in line with expectations.
Catering Manager
Larwood Academy Trust
2022.06 - 2023.03
- Providing high quality school meals in line with government guidelines and legislation on school nutrition standards.
- Plan varied and nutritious menus in advance, catering for a variety of dietary needs.
- Negotiate contracts with authorised suppliers to ensure the cost effectiveness of the catering service.
- Managing food stocks to prevent shortages or excess supply and adhere to the catering budget.
- Ensuring all allergy information is effectively communicated and labelled.
- Managing the smooth running of the team, delegating tasks appropriately and carrying out performance management duties making sure all staff have relevant required training.
- Ensure the catering staff adhere to proper hygiene procedures including wearing the correct uniform.
- Ensure that the kitchen and dining area are kept clean and hygienic.
- Making sure kitchen and catering equipment is maintained according to the maintenance schedule, and used safely according to operation manuals.
- Work in line with statutory safeguarding guidance. Promote the safeguarding of all pupils in the school.
Catering Manager
Gather and Gather/CH&Co
Ware
2021.05 - 2021.11
- To ensure that legal and company requirements are adhered to in respect of Hygiene, Health and Safety, Employment Law, and food safety law for all staff, visitors and customers.
- To ensure all the unit standards, administration, payroll, stock control and security procedures are accurate and in accordance with CH&Co policies and procedures.
- To ensure full catering services are provided as agreed within the client contract.
- To ensure recruitment, induction, training, promotion, performance management, development and discipline of all employees occurs in the units. Full job performance of all employees to be achieved through accordance with company employment and equal opportunities policies. Appropriate records must be kept.
- Develop future budget, planning and delivery along with Operations Manager.
- To maximise sales generation through effective implementation of CH&Co marketing plans.
- To grow the business in the unit through maximising uptake and spend per head.
Chef Manager
Relish School Food
Harpenden
2020.09 - 2021.04
Regional Trainer
Lifetime Training
Hertfordshire/Bedfordshire
2020.02 - 2020.09
Head Chef
Accent Catering
Berkhamsted
2019.09 - 2019.12
Catering and Events Manager
Hansons the Caterers Ltd
Watford
2018.11 - 2019.08
Casual Event Chef
Fabulous Fan Fayre
Watford Football Club
2018.08 - 2019.06
Head Chef
Aldenham Golf and Country Club
2017.10 - 2018.07
Event Chef
Kingfisher Event Catering
Hertfordshire
2016.08 - 2017.10
Education
Diploma - Catering NVQ Levels 1&2
West Herts College
1998.01 - 2000.01
GCSE's - 9 GCSE's received including Maths and English
Bushey Meads School
1993.01 - 1998.01
Skills
- Management skills
- First aid qualification
- Customer Service
- Calm under pressure
- Contract and Finance management
- Microsoft office skills including Teams
- Confident telephone skills
- Scheduling and office admin
- Customer account admin
- SAP Concur
Custom
- Cooking and Baking
- Fitness, Running, Obstacle Races, Skiing
- Reading
- Socialising
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Catering Manager
Blue Apple, Compass Group Uk, Easyjet Holidays
2024.10 - 2025.04
Senior Chef Manager
Manshead CE Academy
2024.06 - 2024.10
Catering/Unit Manager
Compass Group UK
2023.04 - 2024.05
Catering Manager
Larwood Academy Trust
2022.06 - 2023.03
Catering Manager
Gather and Gather/CH&Co
2021.05 - 2021.11
Chef Manager
Relish School Food
2020.09 - 2021.04
Regional Trainer
Lifetime Training
2020.02 - 2020.09
Head Chef
Accent Catering
2019.09 - 2019.12
Catering and Events Manager
Hansons the Caterers Ltd
2018.11 - 2019.08
Casual Event Chef
Fabulous Fan Fayre
2018.08 - 2019.06
Head Chef
Aldenham Golf and Country Club
2017.10 - 2018.07
Event Chef
Kingfisher Event Catering
2016.08 - 2017.10
Owner
Cakes By Jemima
2013.08 - 2025.04
Diploma - Catering NVQ Levels 1&2
West Herts College
1998.01 - 2000.01
GCSE's - 9 GCSE's received including Maths and English
Bushey Meads School
1993.01 - 1998.01