Natalie Berwick
Horsham,West Sussex
Summary
Motivated Sous Chef with experience in reputable, high-end hospitality environment. Professional and organised to complete tasks to high-quality standards in pressured conditions. Confident team player with excellent communication skills, aiding team morale and motivation. Reliable, adaptable, hardworking and driven to give guests top-quality foods.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Sous Chef
Roffey Park Management Institute
Hersham, Surrey
02.2022 - Current
- Support head chef with ordering, stock control and rotation, minimising waste with FIFO systems.
- Help staff adhere to restaurant quality and service requirements through effective management and motivation.
- Plan and direct food preparation.
- Deputise the head chef, successfully managing all aspects of kitchen operations during times of absence, maintaining continuity of service and quality.
- Deliver food to highest hygiene, quality and safety standards by strictly following regulations.
- Develop chefs to run stations efficiently during peak service periods.
- Plate food according to restaurant artistic guidelines for attractive presentation for breakfast, lunch and dinners services.
- Menu planning through communication with the team and the Head Chef.
- Communicate with the hospitality Manager and service team to ensure they have a good understanding of the food that is produced and making them aware of allergies.
Senior Chef de Partie
Roffey Park Management Institute
HORSHAM, West Sussex
06.2010 - 02.2022
Chef de Partie
Roffey Park Management Institute
HORSHAM, West Sussex
10.1996 - 05.2010
Catering Assistant
Roffey Park Management Institute
Hersham, Surrey
11.1991 - 09.1996
Sliver Service Waitress/Guéridon
Cisswood House Hotel and Restaurant
HORSHAM, West Sussex
11.1988 - 11.1991
Education
City and Guilds - Catering
Crawley College of Technology
Crawley 1986 - 1988
Skills
- Creativity
- Baking and pastry
- Food preparation
- Kitchen management
- Vegetarian menu options
- Attention to detail
- Menu development
- Event catering coordination
- Food allergens knowledge
Certification
- Food safety level 3 interactive 2023
- COSHH
- Fire safety
- Manual handling
- Environmental awareness
- Health and safety
- PPE
- First aid training in the workplace
Timeline
Sous Chef
Roffey Park Management Institute
02.2022 - Current
Senior Chef de Partie
Roffey Park Management Institute
06.2010 - 02.2022
Chef de Partie
Roffey Park Management Institute
10.1996 - 05.2010
Catering Assistant
Roffey Park Management Institute
11.1991 - 09.1996
Sliver Service Waitress/Guéridon
Cisswood House Hotel and Restaurant
11.1988 - 11.1991
City and Guilds - Catering
Crawley College of Technology
1986 - 1988
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