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Keith Stevens

Summary

Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in traditional British cuisine and innovative dish creation. Demonstrates proficiency in NVQ MIG and stick welding, cellar maintenance, and bar equipment maintenance. Experienced in restaurant service coordination, multitasking under pressure, and handling kitchen stress. Skilled in food safety level 2, allergens awareness including Natasha's law, and COSHH in a food environment. Proven ability to plan pub promotions and manage point of sale systems effectively. Committed to delivering exceptional food presentation and catering to special dietary needs.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Publican/chef

Keal Hospitality ltd-Exminster
2023.10 - 2024.11
  • After leaving Tavistock we moved to a larger public house/restaurant. I was in charge of the bar and kitchen. Cooking when needed in the catering kitchen. Predominantly using the offset smoker and BBQ. The home smoked meat was a particular favourite. This also had a 4 bedroom hotel attached to it. Both myself and my partner did all jobs in the business. With 3 part time bar staff. The outside areas were also my responsibility. Mowing clipping and making good.

Publican/chef

Keal Hospitality-Tavistock
2021.11 - 2023.10
  • Myself and my partner leased a public house/restaurant for 2 years before moving on to a larger premises. We also had a 4 room hotel attached to the premises which we also run. Myself and my partner did everything in the business with 2 part time bar staff and 1 part time house maid

Steel fitter/erector/welder/ fabricator

Self employed
2005.03 - 2021.11
  • Steel fitter/ fabricator

Firefighter

London Fire Brigade-London South East, Greater London
1995.11 - 2021.11
  • I was a london firefighter working at new cross and kingston fire stations

Postman Higher Grade

royal mail-London SE, Greater London
1989.11 - 1995.10
  • Worked as a delivery operative then became a postman higher grade in sorting office at borough high street london SE1

Able seaman (RADAR)

Royal Navy
1983.11 - 1988.09

Working as part of the ships company. On watch i was part of the radar team onboard a type42 destroyer. As a long range air warning vessel we ensured the safety of all ships in our flotilla and protecting them from long range air attack.

Off watch i was in charge of various weapons to protect our ship from attack.

  • Performed general maintenance tasks whilst promoting a tidy working environment.
  • Assisted in loading and unloading of cargo for timely deliveries.
  • Assisted in navigation and vessel operations for smooth sailing.
  • Handled ropes and wires during berthing and unberthing activities to facilitate safe docking.
  • Followed operational procedures, ensuring compliance with maritime regulations.
  • Engaged in fire fighting drills, maintaining preparedness for emergencies.

Education

Dunstable college

Skills

  • NVQ MIG AND STICK WELDING
  • Cellar maintenance Military Service Branch: Royal navy Service Country: United Kingdom Rank: Able seaman radar September 1983 to September 1988
  • Food safety level 2
  • Allergens awareness including Natasha's law
  • COSHH in a food environment
  • Bar equipment maintenance
  • Point of sale experience
  • Housekeeping practices
  • Pub promotions planning
  • Passion for food presentation
  • Handling kitchen stress
  • Traditional british cuisine expertise
  • Innovative dish creation
  • Multitasking under pressure
  • Restaurant service coordination
  • Special dietary cooking

Certification

Driving Licence Present Full driving licence no points Food Hygiene Certificate March 2022 to Present

Timeline

Publican/chef

Keal Hospitality ltd-Exminster
2023.10 - 2024.11

Publican/chef

Keal Hospitality-Tavistock
2021.11 - 2023.10

Steel fitter/erector/welder/ fabricator

Self employed
2005.03 - 2021.11

Firefighter

London Fire Brigade-London South East, Greater London
1995.11 - 2021.11

Postman Higher Grade

royal mail-London SE, Greater London
1989.11 - 1995.10

Able seaman (RADAR)

Royal Navy
1983.11 - 1988.09

Dunstable college
Keith Stevens