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KARL OMELL

CHEF
London,United Kingdom

Summary

Experienced culinary professional with expertise in menu development, food safety compliance, and kitchen management. Demonstrates strong leadership in team supervision, supplier relationship management, and maintaining quality control standards. Skilled in problem-solving, time management, and ensuring equipment maintenance while remaining calm under pressure. Committed to fostering operational excellence and flexibility in dynamic kitchen environments.

Loyal employee with solid understanding of training and mentoring employees. Dedicated team player, proactive and hands-on in task completion.

Organised and dependable Head chef with 35 years of experience. Successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude. Willing to take on greater responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Chef consultant

The Jolly Cricketers
Seer Green, Buckinghamshire
05.2025 - 06.2025
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
  • Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.

Kitchen residency

The Tavern on the Hill
Walthamstow, Waltham Forest
10.2024 - 05.2025

Successfully launched and operated own kitchen business with a small dedicated team.

Recruited and trained staff to ensure high standards of service and efficiency.

Oversaw all aspects of kitchen management, from staffing to daily operations.

Executive head chef

St. Johns Tavern
London, London
05.2000 - 09.2024
  • Prioritised safety regulations in all kitchen activities for risk reduction.
  • Ensured consistent high-quality food presentation by supervising preparation and cooking processes.
  • Undertook regular equipment maintenance checks, preventing unexpected breakdowns.
  • Provided mentorship to junior staff, fostering a supportive work environment.
  • Launched seasonal menus, keeping offerings fresh and exciting.
  • Fostered good relationships with suppliers leading to steady supply of quality ingredients.
  • Maintained highest hygiene standards with thorough cleaning protocols.

Education

Diploma in Food & Wine - Food

Leiths School of Food & Wine
London
09.1987 - 07.1988

Skills

  • Menu development
  • Food safety compliance
  • Kitchen management
  • Quality control
  • Supplier relationship management
  • Team supervision
  • Problem solving
  • Time management
  • Flexibility
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Calm under pressure
  • Problem-solving
  • Leadership

Languages

English
Native

Certification

Full driving licence

Personal License

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Chef consultant

The Jolly Cricketers
05.2025 - 06.2025

Kitchen residency

The Tavern on the Hill
10.2024 - 05.2025

Executive head chef

St. Johns Tavern
05.2000 - 09.2024

Diploma in Food & Wine - Food

Leiths School of Food & Wine
09.1987 - 07.1988
KARL OMELLCHEF