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Kerry Axford
Cheltenham,Gloucestershire
Summary
Experienced Catering Professional with over 25 years in Education sector. Managed teams of over 20 staff, including chefs and front of house, while maintaining high standards of quality and service. Demonstrated strong leadership and communication skills in high-pressure environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Catering Manager
Ramsay Healthcare
Longlevens, Gloucestershire
08.2025 - Current
- Strong attention to both Health & Safety and Food Hygiene procedures
- Weekly orders & processing invoices on the computer
- Stock takes
- Month end
- Quarterly audits
- Check all training & e-learning is up to date with all staff
- Check emails for any extra hospitality & make sure correct staff are available & order linen & crockery if needed
- Staff rosters
- Daily usuge of Excel, Microsoft Word, Office & Teams
- Closely oversaw food prep to ensure chefs created food on time and to customer's required standards.
- Managed hiring, onboarding and training of new catering staff to align with standards, best practices and protocols.
Catering Manager
Holroyd Howe
Stonehouse, Gloucestershire
08.2023 - 08.2025
- Strong attention to both Health & Safety and Food Hygiene procedures
- Stock takes
- Month end figures and transferring stock
- Recording production and plate waste weekly
- Completing and checking timesheets for payroll
- The correct allergen procedures are followed by all staff & they all understand Natasha's Law
- Staff rota's
- Effective planning of staff
- Closely oversaw food prep to ensure chefs created food on time and to customer's required standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation across food service, storage and preparation areas.
- Maintained high standards of food quality by reviewing shipments, overseeing preparation and monitoring food safety.
- Oversaw use of ingredients to plan for costs and minimise food waste.
Front of House Manager
Holroyd Howe
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
02.2020 - 08.2023
- Trained newly hired employees on service techniques, company procedures and safety processes.
- Educated staff members on procedural and menu changes.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation across food service, storage and preparation areas.
- Interviewed and hired skilled personnel to fill restaurant positions.
- Counselled and disciplined staff, addressing issues promptly and providing constructive feedback.
- Worked closely with chef and cooks to determine menu plans for special events or occasions.
- Directed staff in daily work assignments to help each achieve goals and uphold restaurant reputation.
- Pitched in to help with meal service and kitchen tasks during peak periods and employee absences.
Chef Manager
abm catering
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
11.2015 - 02.2020
- Managed kitchen operations, coordinated staff schedules, and maintained high standards of food hygiene.
- Conducted regular training sessions for kitchen staff to improve cooking techniques and kitchen efficiency.
- Talked to customers about dietary issues and food allergies to prepare meals to individual needs.
- Managed kitchen operations efficiently, coordinating with staff to maintain smooth service during peak hours.
- Monitored kitchen area and staff to ensure overall safety and use of proper food handling techniques.
- Managed budget for kitchen operations, including payroll, food costs, and kitchen supplies, ensuring profitability.
- Managed the designing of new menus, making changes, additions and removals based on trends and team input.
- Supervised work of cooks and kitchen helpers helping to keep kitchen running smoothly.
- Controlled food costs through expert ingredient sourcing and meal planning.
Education
GCSEs - 8 GCSEs with grades all between B - D
Balcarras School
Charlton Kings, GLS01-1989
Skills
- Food safety
- Safe food handling
- Staff training
- Inventory management
- Event planning
- Budget management
- Staff scheduling
- Team leadership
- Staff motivation
- Decision making
Interests
Timeline
Catering Manager
Ramsay Healthcare
08.2025 - Current
Catering Manager
Holroyd Howe
08.2023 - 08.2025
Front of House Manager
Holroyd Howe
02.2020 - 08.2023
Chef Manager
abm catering
11.2015 - 02.2020
GCSEs - 8 GCSEs with grades all between B - D
Balcarras School