Matthew Fields
Andover,Hampshire
Summary
Quality-focused kitchen professional with strengths in kitchen management, team leadership and menu planning. Background running successful kitchens and delighting customers with interesting dishes and delicious food. Specialises in Modern British cuisine. Keeping close relationships with suppliers to ensure needs are met.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Head Chef
Coaching Inn Group
Amesbury, Wiltshire
04.2023 - Current
- Directed kitchen operations at George Hotel, adhering to five-star EHO guidelines. Formulated menus and specials, achieving a GP margin of over 74.9%. Maintained labour costs below 26.5%, optimising workforce efficiency. Cultivated supplier relations for reliable sourcing of local ingredients.
- Conducted due diligence to ensure compliance with operational regulations. Crafted 90% of menu items from scratch, emphasising fresh local produce. Pursued 2 AA Rosette award by implementing superior culinary practices.
- Negotiated contracts with service providers, securing favourable terms and cost savings.
- Managed day-to-day communication with maintenance contractors and service providers, acting as principal site contact.
- Oversee a team of 13 staff, cultivating a collaborative and productive work environment.
- Resolved issues and provided solutions to enhance customer, and staff satisfaction.
Sous chef
Coaching Inn Group
Amesbury, Wiltshire
02.2023 - 04.2023
- Supervised all kitchen food preparation, operating in a demanding, high-volume environment.
- Kept operations running smoothly and efficiently by keeping workspaces organised, clean and ready for service.
- Enforced health and safety standards for food storage, preparation and handling.
- Ordered supplies based on expected demand to keep stock within optimum levels.
- Proactively helped chefs during difficult and time-sensitive tasks, throughout busy restaurant periods.
Senior chef de partie
Cherry Tree LTD
Horwich, Bolton
01.2021 - 02.2023
- Offered right training and optimum guidance to junior chefs and trainees.
- Followed strict health and safety guidelines in kitchen.
- Prepared and cooked high quality food following recipes and menu guidelines.
- Assisted in stocktaking, ordering supplies for planned events and service.
- Coordinated kitchen operations during service, effectively managing the flow of dishes to meet rigorous service timelines.
Chef de partie
Cherry Tree LTD
Horwich, Bolton
08.2018 - 01.2021
- Followed strict health and safety guidelines in kitchen.
- Prepped foods to be roasted, sautéed, fried and baked.
- Prepared a wide range of dishes, adhering to menu specifications and quality standards, enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Enforced health and safety standards for food storage, preparation and handling.
- Worked with sous chef to manage day-to-day rostering of catering team.
Holding Kitchen Manager
Mitchells & Butlers
Bolton, Lancashire
07.2016 - 08.2018
- Managed kitchen operations, including staff rota, stock control, and compliance with hygiene standards.
- Ordered supplies based on expected demand to keep stock within optimum levels.
- Developed and maintained a safe working environment by adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Enforced health and safety standards for food storage, preparation and handling.
- Analysed customer reviews to identify areas for improvement and celebrate successes.
Kitchen shift leader
J D Wetherspoons PLC
Westhoughton, Lancashire
01.2015 - 07.2016
- Maintained all stations in clean and organised fashion.
- Recorded waste on company inventory system to account for stock loss.
- Maintained high standards of food hygiene and safety, adhering to legal and company policies.
- Monitored food costs closely, implementing cost-saving measures that reduced expenses without affecting menu quality.
- Supervised kitchen staff, delegating tasks effectively to maintain smooth kitchen operations.
Kitchen associate
J D Wetherspoon PLC
Westhoughton, Lancashire
04.2014 - 01.2015
- Maintained all stations in clean and organised fashion.
- Recorded waste on company inventory system to account for stock loss.
- Maintained high standards of food hygiene and safety, adhering to legal and company policies.
- Monitored food costs closely, implementing cost-saving measures that reduced expenses without affecting menu quality.
- Supervised kitchen staff, delegating tasks effectively to maintain smooth kitchen operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sport and Exercise science
University of Central Lancashire
Preston 09.2015 - 07.2018
Skills
- Menu development
- Food safety compliance
- Staff training
- Strong Communication
- Supplier negotiation
- Cost control
- Customer satisfaction
- Team leadership
- High-volume production
Certification
- Level 1, 2 and 3 Food Saftey
- First Aid Trained
- Level 1 and 2 Fire Saftey
- UK Full Driving Licence
Timeline
Head Chef
Coaching Inn Group
04.2023 - Current
Sous chef
Coaching Inn Group
02.2023 - 04.2023
Senior chef de partie
Cherry Tree LTD
01.2021 - 02.2023
Chef de partie
Cherry Tree LTD
08.2018 - 01.2021
Holding Kitchen Manager
Mitchells & Butlers
07.2016 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Sport and Exercise science
University of Central Lancashire
09.2015 - 07.2018
Kitchen shift leader
J D Wetherspoons PLC
01.2015 - 07.2016
Kitchen associate
J D Wetherspoon PLC
04.2014 - 01.2015
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