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Kurt Hopkinson

Havant,Hampshire

Summary

Fourteen years of experience in hospitality and catering, including roles in restaurants, hotels, and pubs. Proven ability to manage high-stress environments with strong attention to detail and effective time management. Excellent situational awareness and communication skills developed through diverse industry challenges. Ready to leverage these skills in a new field to drive success and efficiency.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Owner, Head Chef

AJ's
Havant, Hampshire
2024.06 - 2026.02

Assistant Manager, Security

D&B Whites
Havant, Hampshire
2021.10 - 2024.07

Head Chef

The Square Brewery
Petersfield, Hampshire
2019.10 - 2022.02

Sous Chef, Head Chef

Old House At Home
Havant, Hampshire
2015.04 - 2019.09

Apprentice chef

Loch Fyne
Portsmouth
2012.01 - 2015.02

Apprentice chef

The Black Rabbit
Arundel, West Sussex
2012.01 - 2015.02

Apprentice chef

Royal Oak
Langstone, Hampshire
2012.01 - 2015.02

Education

Scholarship - Catering & Hospitality

Chefs Guild Scholarship
Hampshire, London, West Sussex
2019.10 - 2020.10

NVQ Level 3 - Anatomy & Physiology

Highbury College
Portsmouth
2012.09 - 2014.06

National Extended Diploma - Sports Science

Havant & South Downs College
Havant, Hampshire
2014.09 - 2015.07

GCSEs -

Haverstock Business and Enterprise School
London

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Stress management
  • Situational awareness
  • Perseverance
  • Customer interaction
  • Interpersonal leadership
  • Proactive attitude

Timeline

Owner, Head Chef

AJ's
2024.06 - 2026.02

Assistant Manager, Security

D&B Whites
2021.10 - 2024.07

Head Chef

The Square Brewery
2019.10 - 2022.02

Scholarship - Catering & Hospitality

Chefs Guild Scholarship
2019.10 - 2020.10

Sous Chef, Head Chef

Old House At Home
2015.04 - 2019.09

National Extended Diploma - Sports Science

Havant & South Downs College
2014.09 - 2015.07

NVQ Level 3 - Anatomy & Physiology

Highbury College
2012.09 - 2014.06

Apprentice chef

Loch Fyne
2012.01 - 2015.02

Apprentice chef

The Black Rabbit
2012.01 - 2015.02

Apprentice chef

Royal Oak
2012.01 - 2015.02

GCSEs -

Haverstock Business and Enterprise School
Kurt Hopkinson