Melissa Pazzanese

Marketing and Digital student with extensive hospitality leadership background, including Senior Sous Chef roles in high-volume London venues. Transitioning into marketing with expertise in content creation, social media, and campaign support. Successfully expanded personal Instagram from 500 to 1,650 followers in five months and built a TikTok audience of 2,400. Aiming to enhance hospitality brand marketing with authentic guest experience insights.

Relevant Hospitality Experience

Over a decade in hospitality leadership roles, including Senior Sous Chef positions in high-volume, high-profile London venues. Experienced in delivering outstanding guest experiences, managing multi-section kitchens, training and developing teams, and maintaining high service standards under pressure.
• Led kitchen operations and training at The Wilmington (Metropolitan Pub Company), Jamie Oliver Restaurant (City of London), and Loch Fyne Restaurants
• Managed new openings, high-volume service operations, and multi-section kitchens
• Delivered guest-focused service while maintaining efficiency and operational excellence
• Skilled in leadership, organisation, and team collaboration in fast-paced environments

Over a decade in hospitality leadership roles, including Senior Sous Chef positions in high-volume, high-profile London venues. Experienced in delivering outstanding guest experiences, managing multi-section kitchens, training and developing teams, and maintaining high service standards under pressure.
• Led kitchen operations and training at The Wilmington (Metropolitan Pub Company), Jamie Oliver Restaurant (City of London), and Loch Fyne Restaurants
• Managed new openings, high-volume service operations, and multi-section kitchens
• Delivered guest-focused service while maintaining efficiency and operational excellence
• Skilled in leadership, organisation, and team collaboration in fast-paced environments