Nigel Gayle
Great Milton,Oxfordshire
Summary
Dedicated culinary professional with a strong focus on quality assurance and nutritional knowledge. Demonstrates exceptional multitasking and time management proficiency, ensuring efficient food preparation while adhering to dietary restrictions. Skilled in relationship building and management, fostering positive interactions within the kitchen environment. Committed to compassionate care and adaptability, consistently delivering high standards in all aspects of culinary operations.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work history
Head Chef
Compass Chartwell
Oxford City
04.2025 - 08.2025
- Operational and Catering responsibility for three colleges, Boarding and Events.
- Fostered a positive work environment, boosted team morale.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining cooking processes.
- Upheld health and safety regulations at all times in the kitchen.
- Instituted a rotation system to minimise food waste.
Regional chef manager
Signature Dining
All City's, All County's
02.2009 - 04.2025
- Regional responsibility for 28 Care Homes. Responsible for staffing, all catering provisions. Management and oversight for all special dietary needs.
- Maintained stock control systems reducing wastage and lowering costs.
- Ensured compliance with food hygiene regulations, maintaining a safe work environment.
- Developed seasonal menus to incorporate fresh local produce, promoting sustainability practices.
Head Chef
Sodexo
Harlow, Essex
08.2004 - 05.2009
- Monitored quality, presentation and quantities of plated food across line.
- Directed the preparation of special dishes for events and holidays.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining cooking processes.
- Trained junior staff for optimal performance and skill development.
Head Chef
Reed Hospitality
London, Essex
02.1997 - 02.2004
Chef
Hilton, Cumberland, Grosvenor House, Marriotts, Bowns
London, Essex
02.1997 - 02.2004
Private VIP Catering
Alison Price, Angell, Genevieve, Jewish Kosher
London, Essex
02.1997 - 02.2004
Education
706,1,2,3 - undefined
Hospitality Westminster College
All Statutory and Mandatory Training completed -
Compass
Skills
- Multitasking
- Quality focused
- Problem-solving
- Positive attitude
- Food preparation
- Relationship building and management
- Compassionate care
- Adaptability in kitchen
- Time management proficiency
- Nutritional knowledge
- Familiarity with dietary restrictions
- Quality Assurance
Timeline
Head Chef
Compass Chartwell
04.2025 - 08.2025
Regional chef manager
Signature Dining
02.2009 - 04.2025
Head Chef
Sodexo
08.2004 - 05.2009
Head Chef
Reed Hospitality
02.1997 - 02.2004
Chef
Hilton, Cumberland, Grosvenor House, Marriotts, Bowns
02.1997 - 02.2004
Private VIP Catering
Alison Price, Angell, Genevieve, Jewish Kosher
02.1997 - 02.2004
706,1,2,3 - undefined
Hospitality Westminster College
All Statutory and Mandatory Training completed -
Compass
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