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Mike McArthur
Chef
Aviemore
Summary
Experienced culinary professional with expertise in food preparation, baking, and recipe development. Demonstrates strong leadership and staff management skills, ensuring kitchen hygiene, quality control, and efficient inventory management. Proficient in menu costing, stock rotation, and culturally aware practices to create diverse and high-quality dining experiences. Adept at multitasking and time management in fast-paced kitchen environments while maintaining adaptability and precision. Committed to delivering excellence through innovative menu development and operational efficiency.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
8082
8082
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Explorer Cafe
Aviemore
11.2023 - 09.2025
- Collaborated with front-of-house team to ensure smooth service during peak hours.
- Introduced energy-saving practices in the kitchen, contributing towards sustainability goals.
- Created dishes for special events, impressing guests and elevating the restaurant's reputation.
- Organised staff rotas to ensure adequate coverage during all operating hours.
Kitchen Manager
Cairngorm Mountain
07.2022 - 11.2023
- Running and maintain the kitchen to a high standard.
- Keeping stock rotation and levels within budgets.
- Training of new kitchen members in the menu and practices.
- Overseeing all the kitchen procedures are followed and monitored.
- Taken on as sous chef and worked up to kitchen manager within 3 months.
- Duties included the daily orders, temperature controls, food hygiene policies, training of new staff.
- Monitoring and controlling stock levels.
- Assisting in menu design and creation.
Chef
Balavoulin Hotel
Aviemore
12.2021 - 07.2022
- Assisting the head chef in the daily preparation of the menu.
- Assisting with stock levels, control of food waste.
- Assisted the owner in making and serving of pizzas and salads, etc.
- Maintaining the hygiene standards to comply with regulations.
Head Chef/ Manager
Explorer Cafe
Aviemore
11.2018 - 10.2021
- Overseeing of the kitchen operations, stock levels and rotation.
- Preparation of daily specials, cakes and bakes to sell.
- Menu creation and implementation.
Education
SVQ Level 3 - Intermediate Food hygiene
UHI Inverness
InvernessSVQ Level 4 - Hospitality Management
Ontrack Training
Inverness, HighlandSVQ Level 6 - Personal Licence Holder
Highland Council
Inverness, HighlandSVQ Level 8 - Professional Development Award Workplace Assesment
Ontrack Training
InvernessSkills
Cost control strategies
Allergen awareness
Waste management
Menu costing
Hygiene standards enforcement
Staff motivation
Interests
Camping
Fishing
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Explorer Cafe
11.2023 - 09.2025
Kitchen Manager
Cairngorm Mountain
07.2022 - 11.2023
Chef
Balavoulin Hotel
12.2021 - 07.2022
Head Chef/ Manager
Explorer Cafe
11.2018 - 10.2021
SVQ Level 3 - Intermediate Food hygiene
UHI Inverness
SVQ Level 4 - Hospitality Management
Ontrack Training
SVQ Level 6 - Personal Licence Holder
Highland Council
SVQ Level 8 - Professional Development Award Workplace Assesment
Ontrack Training