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Michael Sambrook

Basildon,Essex

Summary

Enthusiastic self-starter with excellent customer service skills. and willing to learn new skills. Talented Head Chef with sound knowledge of food preparation and restaurant management. Solid understanding of managing personnel activity in hospitality industry. Exceptional communication skills with ability to give clear instructions to subordinates. Organised and reliable with outstanding menu creation capabilities.

Acting Deputy manager running the front of house team sorting rota's and doing stock takes. Committed manager with exceptional leadership, organisational skills and communication abilities leads high-performing cross-functional teams. Leads projects, company operations and business growth.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work history

Head chef

TGI Fridays
Crawley, West Sussex
01.2023 - Current
  • Trained and managed kitchen staff, issuing disciplinary action and conducting performance reviews.
  • Oversaw chefs, cooks and kitchen support staff to run smooth operation.
  • Achieved targets for staff safety, kitchen sanitation and proper food handling and storage.
  • Hired, managed and trained kitchen staff, maintaining competent service teams.
  • Monitored kitchen operations to spot and correct issues impacting team performance or quality.
  • Followed health and safety guidelines to keep food storage safe, prevent spoilage and minimise cross-contamination risks.
  • Trained junior chefs in required culinary techniques, improving overall kitchen productivity and performance.
  • Produced high volumes of fresh, quality plates, meeting peak restaurant demand.
  • Worked with front of house team to coordinate fast, fresh deliveries in line with professional reputation.
  • Forecasted kitchen supply needs, accurately estimating quantities to reduce wastage.
  • Addressed customer issues with compassion and professionalism, ensuring swift, successful resolution.
  • Conducted audits and risk assessments to achieve regulatory compliance.

chef

tgi fridays
basildon essex
07.2015 - 01.2023
  • Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
  • Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of meals and kitchen sanitation.
  • Properly labelled and stored all raw food ingredients including produce, meat, fish, poultry, dairy and dry goods in the appropriate storage room, walk-in refrigerator, freezer or cooler.
  • Changed and sanitised all cutting boards, benches and surfaces when beginning a new task to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Cooked and served food and meals in accordance with planned menus, diet plans, recipes, portions, temperature control procedures and facility policies.
  • Practiced safe food handling procedures at all times.

careworker

deepdean care
littlehampton west sussex
08.2008 - 12.2012
  • Observed and monitored client behaviour and responses to treatment.
  • Recorded client information on special flow sheets, accurately indicating suicidal precautions, sleep flow and restraints.
  • Monitored client census by using the Daily Movement Report and recording admissions, discharges, doctor appointments and site visit data.
  • Trained in substance abuse, co-occurring disorders, and the effect of employment and housing issues on mental health.

Gunner Radar tech

Royal navy
plymouth
01.2002 - 07.2008
  • Trained in the use of tear gas and explosives.
  • Operated and maintained communications equipment.
  • Performed as a fire team member during situational training exercises and all infantry dismounted battle drills.
  • Operated and maintained equipment worth £[Amount] in contaminated areas
  • Led fire team during infantry dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises.
  • Guided and coordinated unit's force protection programmes to meet fleet requirements.
  • Day to day shift work on the bridge and in the op's room 

Education

GCSE -

basildon high school
2001

Skills

  • Troubleshooting
  • Quick learner
  • Exceptional customer service
  • Able to persuade others effectively
  • Excellent people skills
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Cash register familiarity
  • Goal-orientated
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Stock management
  • Quality Control
  • Stock forecasting
  • Inventory audits
  • Invoicing
  • Multitasking
  • Budget Management

Timeline

Head chef

TGI Fridays
01.2023 - Current

chef

tgi fridays
07.2015 - 01.2023

careworker

deepdean care
08.2008 - 12.2012

Gunner Radar tech

Royal navy
01.2002 - 07.2008

GCSE -

basildon high school

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