8 years experience in sous chef/head chef positions
Play football for a local team and like to keep myself fit. Competing in Saturday leagues.
I have a real passion for food and love to try new foods and explore recipes'.
I also enjoy new challenges and problem solving.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work history
Head chef
Daly's Bar and Bistro
L'Derry, Co. Londonderry
04.2018 - Current
Running day to day basis of a very busy bistro covering high covers daily.
Making sure standards are met in a very high standard and maintained.
Ordering and collecting stock from local producers.
Writing and changing menus 3 times a year.
Working with and developing young chef' s talents.
Hired, managed and trained kitchen staff, maintaining competent service teams. Producing a weekly rota
Making sure food hygiene standards are met and the safety elements of the kitchen are always in place.
Contacting other professionals to maintain the equipment and having the professionals in place to do so. Produced high volumes of fresh, quality plates, meeting peak restaurant demand.
Forecasted kitchen supply needs, accurately estimating quantities to reduce wastage.
Trained and managed kitchen staff, issuing disciplinary action and conducting performance reviews.
Achieved targets for staff safety, kitchen sanitation and proper food handling and storage.
Prepared selected dishes and ingredients in advance, improving efficiency during peak service hours.
Head chef
Harry's by Day
Derry, co. Derry
02.2018 - 03.2018
Planned menus
Made sure food was of the right quality and price
Managed stock
Ordered food from suppliers
Worked within a budget and kept accurate records
Managed health and hygiene procedures
Organised the staff duty rota
Recruited, trained and developed staff
Help in the preparation and design of all food menus.
Produce high quality plates both design and taste wise.
Ensured that the kitchen operated in a timely way.
Planning and directing food preparation when necessary.
Resourcefully solved any issues that arose and seized control of any problematic situation.
Maintained a positive and professional approach with co-workers and customers.
Sous chef
Quaywest Restaurant
Londonderry, co.derry
10.2013 - 02.2018
Helped in the preparation and design of all food menus.
Produced high quality plates both design and taste wise.
Ensured that the kitchen operated in a timely way.
Planned and directed food preparation when necessary.
Resourcefully solved any issues that arose and seized control of any problematic situation.
Managed and trained kitchen staff, established a working schedule and assessed staff's performances.
Ordered supplies to stock inventory appropriately.
Complied with and enforced sanitation regulations and safety standards.
Maintained a positive and professional approach with co-workers and customers.
Grill chef
Mr C's Takeaway
Londonderry, Northern Ireland
10.2011 - 10.2013
Prepared food, cleaning, stock rotation,
Cooked food to a very high standard. Prepared and cooked fresh pizzas made to order.
Involved in improving and changing the menu.
Key holder duties
Sales assistant
Argos
Londonderry, Northern Ireland
10.2011 - 01.2012
Customer service, till operations, processing, stock control, delivery of new stock.
Recycling packaging, operator of cardboard recycling machine, merchandising, refreshing slogans and promotions work.
Chef de partie
Magnet Bar and Restaurant
Londonderry, Northern Ireland
09.2011 - 09.2011
As and when required.
Prepared food
Cleaning duties
Stock rotation
Cooked food to a very high standard
Prepared and cooked starters, mains and deserts.
Any other duties required by head chef.
Sales assistant
Argos
Londonderry, Northern Ireland
10.2010 - 01.2011
Customer service, till operations, processing, stock control, delivery of new stock.
Recycling packaging, operator of cardboard recycling machine, merchandising, refreshing slogans and promotions work.
Call centre advisor
Firstsource
Londonderry, Northern Ireland
04.2007 - 05.2009
Provided technical support over the telephone for sky sports
and sky broadband.
Communication skills.
Escalating calls
IT skills
Education
NVQ Level 2 - Catering and Hospitality
NWRC
Londonderry, Northern Ireland
GCSEs - Science, English, Maths ,Art, PE, French, Business study and Drama
St Peter's High School
Londonderry, Northern Ireland
1999 - 2004
Skills
Excellent cooking skills
Leadership and management skills
Organisational skills
The ability to control a budget and work with figures
The ability to work under pressure and make quick decisions
The ability to stay calm and overcome any food production problems
Trustworthy, honest and friendly
Work well as part of a team, however know when to use my own initiative
Maintain a safe and hygienic work environment
Excellent communication skills
Continue to develop my profession
Timeline
Head chef
Daly's Bar and Bistro
04.2018 - Current
Head chef
Harry's by Day
02.2018 - 03.2018
Sous chef
Quaywest Restaurant
10.2013 - 02.2018
Grill chef
Mr C's Takeaway
10.2011 - 10.2013
Sales assistant
Argos
10.2011 - 01.2012
Chef de partie
Magnet Bar and Restaurant
09.2011 - 09.2011
Sales assistant
Argos
10.2010 - 01.2011
Call centre advisor
Firstsource
04.2007 - 05.2009
NVQ Level 2 - Catering and Hospitality
NWRC
GCSEs - Science, English, Maths ,Art, PE, French, Business study and Drama