Liam Bungard
ryde,Isle of Wight
Summary
Accomplished team leader with extensive expertise in catering coordination and management. Demonstrates exceptional skills in communication, timekeeping, and staff motivation. Proficient in IT, familiar with HACCP guidelines, and well-versed in health and safety regulations. Adept at working under pressure, multitasking efficiently, and ensuring food hygiene standards are met. First-aid certified with a strong focus on waste management and maintaining high standards of health and safety.
Offering strong leadership and organisational skills, with background in managing teams and ensuring smooth operations. Knowledgeable about health and safety regulations, inventory management, and customer service. Ready to use and develop skills in team management, food safety, and operational efficiency in kitchen manager role.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Kitchen Manager
The Sloop (Stonehouse)
Ryde, Isle of Wight
06.2017 - 01.2025
- I started as a team leader and worked my way up to kitchen manager
- Kitchen manager job duties included:
- - Managing the team, taking food order, stock takes, hiring new team members, ensure due diligence is kept up to date and done correctly with temperatures and maintaining the hygiene rating, I also prepared food and served it, handling and cooking of raw meat, training team members, lots of training courses withing the company in management skills
- Improved kitchen efficiency by implementing new organisational strategies.
- Followed health and safety guidelines to keep food storage safe, prevent spoilage and minimise cross-contamination risks.
- Oversaw logistics and operations to deliver process optimisations and efficiencies.
- Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
Chef
The Crab and Lobster
Isle of wight
06.2016 - 06.2017
- Food Preparation
- Sous Chef
- Improved customer satisfaction by creating innovative and appetising menu items.
- Streamlined kitchen operations for enhanced efficiency.
Waiter and KP
Island Sailing Club
East Cowes, Isle of Wight
09.2013 - 09.2015
- Silver Service
- Setting Tables
- Serving Food
- Wash Up
- Preparing Desserts
- Food Preparation
- Accommodated special dietary requests, enhancing customer dining experience.
- Maintained knowledge of menu items, leading to accurate order taking.
- Used appropriate sanitising and cleaning products to maintain hygienic kitchen and food preparation areas.
- Helped bar staff prepare garnishes and mix cocktails during busy bar periods.
- Stayed up to date on menu changes to accurately answer customer queries.
- Assisted kitchen staff with food prep, dishwashing and plating food.
- Managed table settings for optimal dining experience.
Education
NVQ Level 3 - Hospitality and Catering
Isle of Wight College
09.2014 - 05.2016
Skills
- Team Leader
- Working under pressure
- Communication
- Timekeeping
- Management
- IT
- Catering coordination
- HACCP guidelines familiarity
- Health and Safety regulations
- Staff motivation
- Multitasking efficiency
- Waste management
- Food Hygiene
- First-aid certified
Custom
References available on request
Affiliations
- waking
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
The Sloop (Stonehouse)
06.2017 - 01.2025
Chef
The Crab and Lobster
06.2016 - 06.2017
NVQ Level 3 - Hospitality and Catering
Isle of Wight College
09.2014 - 05.2016
Waiter and KP
Island Sailing Club
09.2013 - 09.2015
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