Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
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LASZLO BARTOK

Summary

Experienced Head Chef with over 14 years of professional culinary experience and more than 6 years in Head Chef positions across military contract catering, premium hospitality and high-volume food service operations. Currently leading one of Sodexo's busiest military dining facilities, serving up to 1,000 customers daily. Recognised for strong leadership, operational excellence, food safety, customer service and developing high-performing teams.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Chef

Sodexo
St Omer Barracks JR Super Diner
05.2024 - Current
  • Oversaw kitchen operations, staffing, and food production to maintain high standards.
  • Ensure compliance with HACCP, Food Safety and Health & Safety standards.
  • Trained, mentored, and developed chefs and kitchen assistants to enhance team skills and performance.
  • Support menu development and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Manage supplier ordering, stock control and inventory.
  • Delivered breakfast, lunch, dinner, and hospitality services, ensuring quality and timeliness for all meals.
  • Lead one of Sodexo's busiest military dining facilities serving up to 1,000 customers every day.

Head Chef

Sodexo
Officers' & Sergeants' Combined Mess
01.2022 - 05.2024
  • Led kitchen operations, overseeing ordering and stock management for optimal resource allocation.
  • Maintained food quality and compliance standards, contributing to a safe and enjoyable dining experience.
  • Managed premium hospitality and cook-to-order service, ensuring high customer satisfaction.
  • Planned and delivered hospitality events and functions.

Second Chef

Sodexo
Officers' & Sergeants' Combined Mess, Aldersot
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • Assisted Head Chef with food production, ordering, stock control, quality assurance, and daily kitchen management for smooth kitchen operations.
  • Maintained high standards of kitchen hygiene, cleanliness, and organisation, meeting rigorous health and safety guidelines.
  • Prepared and cooked high quality food following recipes and menu guidelines.
  • Followed strict health and safety guidelines in kitchen.

Head Chef

Aramark
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Managed military hospitality kitchen operations, overseeing staff and coordinating food production for events.
  • Controlled food costs through expert ingredient sourcing and meal planning.
  • Supervised work of cooks and kitchen helpers helping to keep kitchen running smoothly.
  • Monitored kitchen area and staff to ensure overall safety and use of proper food handling techniques.

Education

NVQ Level 3 - Professional Cookery

Szentpali Istvan Vocational School of Hospitality
Miskolc
01-2011

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Kitchen Management
  • Contract Catering
  • Military Hospitality
  • Premium Hospitality
  • High Volume Catering
  • Multi-Outlet Operations
  • Menu Development
  • HACCP
  • Food Safety Level 3
  • Health & Safety
  • Stock & Cost Control

Accomplishments

  • Winner – Sodexo Business Supervisor of the Year Award, 2024
  • Lead one of Sodexo's busiest military catering operations serving up to 1,000 customers daily.

Timeline

Head Chef

Sodexo
05.2024 - Current

Head Chef

Sodexo
01.2022 - 05.2024

Second Chef

Sodexo
01.2020 - 01.2022

Head Chef

Aramark
01.2018 - 01.2020

NVQ Level 3 - Professional Cookery

Szentpali Istvan Vocational School of Hospitality
LASZLO BARTOK