Paul Lee
Halstead,Essex
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with a strong foundation in strategic thinking and leadership excellence. Demonstrates exceptional skills in decision-making, effective communication, and time management, ensuring efficient daily operations and superior customer service. Adept at client base development and customer engagement, with a proven track record in recruiting and hiring. Committed to leveraging critical-thinking and risk assessment abilities to drive organisational success.
Reliable and hardworking, equipped with strong problem-solving and manual dexterity. Demonstrates exceptional communication skills and keen eye for detail. Committed to delivering high-quality flooring solutions that enhance both functionality and aesthetics. Experienced professional with focus on floor installation and finishing. Deliver high-quality results by leveraging strong knowledge of materials and techniques. Ensure seamless installations through attention to detail and precise measurements. Results-focused handyperson with proven skills in following instructions, planning use of resources and using measuring instruments. Pays attention to detail and excels at time-management and customer service.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Director
Lee Brothers Flooring LTD
Braintree, Essex
01.1989 - 01.2025
We started up and run a successful flooring company for 36 years, which is great achievement.
The reason we closed the business is my brother the other partner retired and a change in the building trade and falling demand for flooring made the company non profitable any more.
My responsibilities were, the day to day running the company with my brother, organising and delegating the daily work, ordering materials, stock control, book keeping and banking. Liaising with clients, customers and suppliers. Making sure all Health and safety is adhere to.
We also carried out customers remedial works and repairs to help with the builders after sales service.
Kitchen Superintendent
Mid Essex Health Authority
Chelmsford, Essex
08.1985 - 12.1988
Over seeing the running of the hospital main kitchen on a daily bases. Organising staff, ordering, stock control. making sure all food and hygiene regulations were adhered to.
Chef Manager
Grand metropolitan Catering services
London, London
03.1983 - 07.1985
Over seeing the running of a catering unit situated in a industrial or office environment on a daily bases. organising staff, ordering, stock control, making sure all food, health and hygiene regulations were adhered to. liaising with the clients and managers.
Cook/Chef
Britvic Ltd
Chelmsford, Essex
11.1980 - 02.1983
- Organised kitchen equipment and utensils for easy access during peak hours.
- Maintained clean and sanitary food preparation and storage areas, mitigating health and safety risks.
- Prepared fresh, enjoyable breakfasts, lunches, and evening meals.
- Maintained cleanliness in work areas, upholding high sanitation standards consistently.
- Stored ingredients at safe temperatures in compliance with food hygiene regulations.
- Maintained hygiene standards in the kitchen area, ensuring food safety regulations compliance.
Cook's Assistant
Felsted school
Great Dunmow, Essex
06.1979 - 10.1980
- Washed, peeled and chopped vegetables to be used in dishes.
- Cleaned food preparation and storage areas in line with schedule.
- Rotated stock to keep ingredients fresh.
- Cooperated well with kitchen teams, improving workflow and raising working standards.
- Prepared simple food items, freeing up cooks to focus on complex work.
- Received and unpacked incoming deliveries, rotated existing stock
and put away new items.
Education
City and Guilds - Basic cookery for the Catering Industry level one and level two
Braintree college
Braintree, Essex 09.1978 - 05.1979
Skills
- Self-motivation
- Strategic thinking
- Customer Service
- Decision making
- Strategic planning
Affiliations
- walking, gardening,
Accomplishments
CITB Construction skills, certification scheme work supervisor NVQ level 3
Timeline
Director
Lee Brothers Flooring LTD
01.1989 - 01.2025
Kitchen Superintendent
Mid Essex Health Authority
08.1985 - 12.1988
Chef Manager
Grand metropolitan Catering services
03.1983 - 07.1985
Cook/Chef
Britvic Ltd
11.1980 - 02.1983
Cook's Assistant
Felsted school
06.1979 - 10.1980
City and Guilds - Basic cookery for the Catering Industry level one and level two
Braintree college
09.1978 - 05.1979
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