Ky Davies
Bristol
Summary
Accomplished culinary professional with extensive expertise in restaurant service coordination and team leadership in kitchen environments. Demonstrates exceptional skills in time-efficient cooking, training and mentoring talent, and adaptability to new recipes. Holds HACCP certification, ensuring dedication to cleanliness and food safety standards. Known for passion for food presentation and adept knife handling techniques, consistently meeting tight deadlines while effectively handling kitchen stress. Committed to fostering a collaborative atmosphere that enhances team performance and culinary excellence.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work history
Chef
The Artists Residence
Bristol
10.2025 - 01.2026
- Implemented cost-effective strategies in purchasing and inventory management.
- Adhered to strict hygiene standards, ensured a clean working environment.
- Streamlined kitchen operations for enhanced efficiency.
- Orchestrated seamless kitchen service during peak hours.
- Supervised all kitchen staff to maintain high quality standards.
- Performed regular equipment maintenance increased lifespan of kitchen appliances.
Chef
Bunsik
Bristol
08.2024 - 03.2025
- Demonstrated proficiency in various cooking techniques, improved dish presentation.
- Reduced food waste to improve profitability.
- Led successful catering events provided excellent dining experiences for guests.
- Trained junior chefs to enhance their professional skills.
- Streamlined kitchen operations for enhanced efficiency.
- Performed regular equipment maintenance increased lifespan of kitchen appliances.
- Supervised all kitchen staff to maintain high quality standards.
Barber
Self Employed, Bristol
Bristol
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Self-employed, self-responsible.
Barber
Harlow N Co, Bristol
Bristol
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Solo responsible barber, lots of responsibility.
Barber
Mimmo's, Bristol
Bristol
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Busy barbers in central area with a lot of responsibility.
Barber / Art Director
Reflections, Bristol
Bristol
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Working with a large team, being the only barber, requires a lot of responsibility.
Chef De Partie
The Victoria Park, Bristol
Bristol
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Working closely with the head chef, working to deadlines, prepping, and providing fast-paced service.
Sous Chef
Brace & Browns, Bristol
Bristol
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Working under extreme pressure, multitasking, meeting deadlines, and ensuring quality.
Chef De Partie
Bills Restaurant, Bristol
Bristol
01.2009 - 01.2013
- Cooking in a high-pressure environment, preparing food, and meeting deadlines.
Sales
Marks & Spencer, Bristol
Bristol
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Organising stock and providing customer service.
Education
NVQ2 -
London School Of Barbering
London 01.2017 - 01.2017
Skills
- Leadership proficiency
- Restaurant service coordination
- Time-Efficient cooking
- Training and mentoring talent
- Adaptability to new recipes
- HACCP certification
- Passion for food presentation
- Dedication to cleanliness
- Knife handling techniques
- Handling kitchen stress
- Meeting tight deadlines
- Team leadership in kitchen
INTERESTS
Computing, Music Production, Fitness
Affiliations
- Music Production, general IT skills
Timeline
Chef
The Artists Residence
10.2025 - 01.2026
Chef
Bunsik
08.2024 - 03.2025
Barber
Self Employed, Bristol
01.2022 - 01.2024
Barber
Harlow N Co, Bristol
01.2019 - 01.2021
Barber
Mimmo's, Bristol
01.2018 - 01.2019
NVQ2 -
London School Of Barbering
01.2017 - 01.2017
Barber / Art Director
Reflections, Bristol
01.2016 - 01.2018
Chef De Partie
The Victoria Park, Bristol
01.2015 - 01.2016
Sous Chef
Brace & Browns, Bristol
01.2014 - 01.2015
Chef De Partie
Bills Restaurant, Bristol
01.2009 - 01.2013
Sales
Marks & Spencer, Bristol
01.2008 - 01.2009