John Towers
Wellington,Somerset
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude whilst maintaining a high degree of accuracy. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
After a highly successful 16 years within hospitality, I am seeking a new challenge
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Head Chef
Bridge Inn Ltd
Dulverton, Somerset
01.2007 - 07.2023
- Prevented cross-contamination by thoroughly cleaning and sanitising utensils, pans and surfaces.
- Forecasted kitchen supply needs, accurately estimating quantities to reduce wastage.
- Trained and managed kitchen staff, issuing disciplinary action and conducting performance reviews.
- Produced high volumes of fresh, quality plates, meeting peak restaurant demand (three staff members serving up to 150 customers within a 3 hour period).
- Hired, managed and trained kitchen staff, maintaining competent service teams.
- Developed and delivered exciting, memorable dishes, increasing repeat business.
- Inventoried food, ingredient and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Properly handled and stored raw ingredients, minimising illness and cross-contamination risks.
- Monitored linework processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
- Trained junior chefs in required culinary techniques, improving overall kitchen productivity and performance.
- Achieved targets for staff safety, kitchen sanitation and proper food handling and storage.
- Meticulously checked delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Incorporated customer feedback in experimentation and creation of new signature dishes.
- Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and availability, minimising kitchen spending.
Education
AS levels - Archaeology, History, Psychology, Art
West Somerset College
Minehead 09.2008 - 07.2009
BTEC Level 3 - Public Services
West Somerset College
Minehead 09.2006 - 07.2008
GCSEs - English, Maths, Science, History, Art, Food tech, RS, Geography,
West Somerset College
Minehead 09.2004 - 07.2006
Diploma of Higher Education - Fine art
Somerset College of Arts And Technology
Taunton 09.2010 - 06.2011
Skills
- Workflow optimisation
- Forecasting and planning
- Process improvements
- Cost reduction
- Employee training and development
- Equipment maintenance
- Vendor relations
- Menu planning
- Computer Skills
- Team player
- Listening to and following instruction accurately
- Using initiative with tasks
- Knowing limitations and willingness to request assistance when needed
References available upon request
Timeline
Diploma of Higher Education - Fine art
Somerset College of Arts And Technology
09.2010 - 06.2011
AS levels - Archaeology, History, Psychology, Art
West Somerset College
09.2008 - 07.2009
Head Chef
Bridge Inn Ltd
01.2007 - 07.2023
BTEC Level 3 - Public Services
West Somerset College
09.2006 - 07.2008
GCSEs - English, Maths, Science, History, Art, Food tech, RS, Geography,
West Somerset College
09.2004 - 07.2006
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