Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Oli Imrie

paisley,Renfrewshire

Summary

Accomplished culinary professional with extensive expertise in menu costing, food preparation, and quality assurance. Demonstrates proficiency in utilising seasonal ingredients, food and beverage pairing, and adapting to dietary restrictions while maintaining high standards of quality control. Skilled in butchery techniques, grilling, and kitchen equipment maintenance, complemented by strong leadership abilities and an engaging leadership style. Adept at purchasing, inventory control, and kitchen team training to ensure seamless operations. Committed to fostering creativity in the kitchen while delivering exceptional dining experiences.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Head Chef

Fall of lora hotel
Oban, Argyll and Bute
2024.05 - Current
  • End of 2025the hotel won best hotel restaurant in Scotland at the Scottish food awards
  • Oversaw quality control measures, maintained consistency across all dishes served.
  • Demonstrated culinary expertise in various cuisines whilst maintaining authenticity.
  • Coordinated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless service delivery.
  • Monitored inventory levels, ensured timely replenishment of stock.
  • Collaborated with suppliers for fresh and quality ingredients procurement.
  • Trained junior staff for optimal performance and skill development.
  • Developed seasonal menus to offer variety and freshness in dishes served.
  • Implemented new recipes for enhanced menu diversity.
  • Upheld health and safety regulations at all times in the kitchen.
  • Managed all aspects of the kitchen, ensuring smooth operation.
  • Fostered a positive work environment, boosted team morale.

Head Chef

Slouch bar
Glasgow, Glasgow City
2023.04 - 2024.01
  • Maintained exemplary hygiene standards in the kitchen area.
  • Instituted a rotation system to minimise food waste.
  • Managed all aspects of the kitchen, ensuring smooth operation.
  • Monitored inventory levels, ensured timely replenishment of stock.

sous chef to head chef

oyster inn hotel
Oban, Argyll and Bute
2022.02 - 2023.03
  • Ensured quality control with strict adherence to hygiene regulations.
  • Supervised daily food prep operations, ensuring consistency across all dishes served.
  • first promotion to head chef
  • quick to learn how to efficiently run a kitchen with minimal waste & high end product

Chef de partie to sous chef

Clachaig Inn
Ballachulish, Highland
2020.01 - 2022.02
  • Ensured proper storage of raw materials adhering to health standards.
  • Provided feedback on dishes' taste and visual appeal before service offering an optimal culinary experience.
  • Supported head chef with stock control and rotation, minimising waste with FIFO systems.
  • Acted as head chef when required, maintaining continuity of service and quality.
  • Collaborated with head chef to create innovative, seasonal menus for special events.
  • Followed health and safety guidelines to keep food storage safe, prevent spoilage and minimise cross-contamination risks.

commis chef to chef de partie

brander lodge hotel
Oban, Argyll and Bute
2017.01 - 2019.01

see above

CAD technician

oban electrics
oban, Argyll and Bute
2016.01 - 2017.02
  • Conducted regular checks on drawing consistency, promoting coherence across all project stages.
  • Assisted in project planning meetings, offering input based on CAD expertise to enhance overall outcomes.
  • Elevated level of detail in architectural renderings using Revit software, leading to more realistic visualisations.
  • Developed bespoke 3D models for client presentations, boosting their understanding of proposed designs.

Education

SVQ Level 3 - Maths & English

Oban High School
Oban
2013.01 - 2016.01

Skills

  • Menu costing
  • Familiarity with dietary restrictions
  • Adaptability in kitchen
  • Basic computer literacy
  • Purchasing and inventory
  • Nutritional knowledge
  • Food pairing expertise
  • Butchery techniques
  • Grilling expertise
  • Seasonal ingredients utilisation
  • Use of kitchen equipment
  • Multitasking
  • Food preparation
  • Leadership
  • Quality Control
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Quality Assurance
  • Inventory control
  • Engaging leadership style
  • Food and beverage pairing
  • Kitchen team training
  • Creative flair

Affiliations

  • I love to run & go to the gym everyday & strive to push myslef

Accomplishments

Scottish food Awards 2025 best hotel restaurant in scotland

Timeline

Head Chef

Fall of lora hotel
2024.05 - Current

Head Chef

Slouch bar
2023.04 - 2024.01

sous chef to head chef

oyster inn hotel
2022.02 - 2023.03

Chef de partie to sous chef

Clachaig Inn
2020.01 - 2022.02

commis chef to chef de partie

brander lodge hotel
2017.01 - 2019.01

CAD technician

oban electrics
2016.01 - 2017.02

SVQ Level 3 - Maths & English

Oban High School
2013.01 - 2016.01
Oli Imrie