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
10.2024 - 04.2025
- 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
08.2013 - 04.2025
- 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
06.2024 - 10.2024
- 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
04.2023 - 05.2024
- 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
06.2022 - 03.2023
- 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
05.2021 - 11.2021
- 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
09.2020 - 04.2021
Regional Trainer
Lifetime Training
Hertfordshire/Bedfordshire
02.2020 - 09.2020
Head Chef
Accent Catering
Berkhamsted
09.2019 - 12.2019
Catering and Events Manager
Hansons the Caterers Ltd
Watford
11.2018 - 08.2019
Casual Event Chef
Fabulous Fan Fayre
Watford Football Club
08.2018 - 06.2019
Head Chef
Aldenham Golf and Country Club
10.2017 - 07.2018
Event Chef
Kingfisher Event Catering
Hertfordshire
08.2016 - 10.2017
Education
Diploma - Catering NVQ Levels 1&2
West Herts College
01.1998 - 01.2000
GCSE's - 9 GCSE's received including Maths and English
Bushey Meads School
01.1993 - 01.1998
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
10.2024 - 04.2025
Senior Chef Manager
Manshead CE Academy
06.2024 - 10.2024
Catering/Unit Manager
Compass Group UK
04.2023 - 05.2024
Catering Manager
Larwood Academy Trust
06.2022 - 03.2023
Catering Manager
Gather and Gather/CH&Co
05.2021 - 11.2021
Chef Manager
Relish School Food
09.2020 - 04.2021
Regional Trainer
Lifetime Training
02.2020 - 09.2020
Head Chef
Accent Catering
09.2019 - 12.2019
Catering and Events Manager
Hansons the Caterers Ltd
11.2018 - 08.2019
Casual Event Chef
Fabulous Fan Fayre
08.2018 - 06.2019
Head Chef
Aldenham Golf and Country Club
10.2017 - 07.2018
Event Chef
Kingfisher Event Catering
08.2016 - 10.2017
Owner
Cakes By Jemima
08.2013 - 04.2025
Diploma - Catering NVQ Levels 1&2
West Herts College
01.1998 - 01.2000
GCSE's - 9 GCSE's received including Maths and English
Bushey Meads School
01.1993 - 01.1998
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