Mark Bradford
cdp
Dover,Kent
Summary
Accomplished culinary professional with extensive expertise in grill cooking and advanced culinary techniques. Demonstrates strong leadership potential and adaptability in the kitchen, complemented by a deep understanding of gastronomy and artistic presentation skills. Known for culinary creativity and a service-oriented mindset, with proven capabilities in budgeting, staff training, and portion control. Specialises in seafood preparation, consistently delivering high-quality dishes while maintaining cost efficiency. Aspires to further enhance culinary leadership roles within dynamic kitchen environments.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Chef de Partie
Dover Patrol
Dover, Kent
04.2025 - 10.2025
I Worked with other experienced chefs working mainly British sea food and meats. Incredibly busy restaurant over looking the harbour.
Chef de partie
The Hotel Folk
Thorpness Suffolk, Suffolk
05.2025 - 09.2025
- Gained expertise in a variety of cuisines from around the world.
- Maintained inventory control without compromising on food quality or taste.
- Demonstrated versatility by preparing both hot and cold meals as required.
- Adapted quickly under high-pressure situations to deliver consistent results.
- Collaborated with other chefs for special events and banquets.
- Assisted head chef in delivering quality dishes within tight deadlines.
- Supervised junior staff, ensuring efficient teamwork during service hours.
Chef
Priority Freight
Dover, Kent
11.2023 - 06.2024
Running a fast paced kitchen on my own catering for around 150 customers.
Head Chef.
The Courtyard restaurant
Deal, Kent
04.2014 - 12.2019
I was head chef at this sea side restaurant for 5 and a half years. My job responsibilities included menu planning, all ordering and staff training and development.
Education
City and Guilds - Hospitality/Catering
Thanet Technical College
Broadstairs, Kent 09.1991 - 06.1994
Skills
- Grill cooking expertise
- Leadership potential
- Advanced culinary techniques
- Adaptability in the kitchen
- Grilling mastery
- Gastronomy understanding
- Artistic presentation
- Culinary creativity
- Service-Oriented mindset
- Budgeting capability
- Staff training experience
- Seafood preparation expertise
- Portion control proficiency
Affiliations
- Fishing is a hobby which i like very much along with other outdoor pursuits
Timeline
Chef de partie
The Hotel Folk
05.2025 - 09.2025
Chef de Partie
Dover Patrol
04.2025 - 10.2025
Chef
Priority Freight
11.2023 - 06.2024
Head Chef.
The Courtyard restaurant
04.2014 - 12.2019
City and Guilds - Hospitality/Catering
Thanet Technical College
09.1991 - 06.1994