Michael Underhill

Self-Employed Trades & Property Maintenance Professional
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire | 2010 – Present

• Manage and deliver high-quality interior and exterior property projects across private residential homes.
• Maintain strong client relationships built on discretion, reliability and consistent standards.
• Coordinate project planning, materials procurement and site safety compliance.
• Provide practical problem-solving and maintenance solutions within occupied residential environments.
• Operate independently with full responsibility for scheduling, budgeting and quality control.

Chef – Gusto Restaurant / The Lakes by Yoo
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire | 2016

• Delivered high-quality French cuisine within the estate during its early development phase through an independent mobile catering service, Elsa’s.
• Maintained professional food safety standards and service quality aligned with a luxury residential environment.
• Adapted menus to suit guest expectations while operating autonomously within a mobile kitchen setting.
• Gained early operational insight into the standards and culture of a high-end private estate community.

Lecturer – Sports & Public Services
Wiltshire College | 2006 – 2010

• Supported delivery of accredited modules in sports science and public services.
• Facilitated practical training sessions and expeditions in collaboration with emergency services.
• Contributed to student development through structured instruction and assessment.
• Promoted discipline, teamwork and leadership through experiential learning.

Outdoor Activities Instructor & Youth Worker
Gloucestershire County Council | 2000 – 2006

• Delivered structured outdoor programmes including kayaking, sailing, orienteering, snorkelling and expedition leadership.
• Achieved and instructed BCU and RYA qualifications, including Level 3 Instructor and Basic Expedition Leader Award.
• Led residential programmes, ensuring participant safety, engagement and wellbeing.
• Managed activity teams and coordinated daily schedules within a residential outdoor education centre.
• Maintained strict health and safety standards across water-based and land-based environments.

Farm Worker
Barrington Estate Park Farm | 1996 – 1999

• Assisted with grain store management and agricultural operations.
• Operated forklifts, tractors and quad bikes in compliance with safety standards.
• Supported livestock management, fencing and estate maintenance duties.
• Contributed to land stewardship and habitat management.