Joao Decio Figueira da Silva
Bournemouth,Dorser
Summary
Offering strong leadership and organisational skills, with background in managing teams and ensuring smooth operations. Knowledgeable about health and safety regulations, inventory management, and customer service. Ready to use and develop skills in carpentry role.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work history
Kitchen manager
J D Wetherspoon
Poole, Dorset
2016.07 - Current
- Led regular staff meetings; encouraged open communication and problem-solving initiatives.
- Ensured food safety standards were met, preventing possible foodborne illnesses.
- Organised staff rotas to ensure adequate coverage during all operating hours.
- Identified necessary equipment repairs before breakdowns could disrupt service.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by implementing new organisational strategies.
- Streamlined meal preparation process to reduce guest wait times.
- Collaborated with front-of-house team to ensure smooth service during peak hours.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen area, meeting health and safety regulations consistently.
- Adhered to budget constraints when ordering supplies, effectively managing expenses.
- Delegated tasks wisely amongst staff members; created balance and harmony in the workplace.
- Trained new hires on kitchen procedures, ensuring seamless integration into the team.
- Introduced energy-saving practices in the kitchen, contributing towards sustainability goals.
- Managed daily kitchen operations efficiently whilst maintaining high quality standards.
- Implemented waste reduction measures resulting in cost savings and environmental benefits.
- Conducted regular inventory checks for more accurate stock control.
- Followed health and safety guidelines to keep food storage safe, prevent spoilage and minimise cross-contamination risks.
- Handled and stored food with proper methods to eliminate illness risks and prevent cross-contamination.
- Monitored kitchen operations to spot and correct issues impacting team performance or quality.
- Cleaned and serviced kitchen appliances, maintaining good working order of grills, stoves and ovens.
Education
GCSEs -
Escola secundaria Francisco Franco
FunchalSkills
- Resourcefulness
- Kitchen cabinet building
- Roofing assembly
- Joinery expertise
- Joint making expertise
- Attention to Detail
- Quality Control
- Framing
- Flooring installation
- Roof pitching
- Teamwork
- Finish carpentry
- Repairs and maintenance
- Power tools operation
- Joinery
- Heavy equipment operation
- Woodworking techniques
- 1st and 2nd fix
- Power tools handling
- Woodworking
Languages
English
Upper intermediate
B2
Portuguese
Advanced
C1
Spanish
Elementary
A2
Timeline
Kitchen manager
J D Wetherspoon
2016.07 - Current
GCSEs -
Escola secundaria Francisco Franco