Pawel szewcow
CROYDON
Summary
A dedicated culinary professional with extensive expertise in kitchen management and food preparation, specialising in grilling and catering. Demonstrates proficiency in time management, workflow optimisation, and quality control to ensure customer satisfaction. Skilled in purchasing and inventory management, with a strong focus on food health and safety, including food hygiene enforcement and stock rotation. Committed to maintaining high standards of kitchen operations while adapting to dynamic environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work history
Head chef
Bodeans BBQ
London, Covent Garden
08.2024 - 10.2025
- Managed all kitchen operations, ensuring efficient workflow and service quality.
- Established strong rapport with team members through effective communication techniques.
- Demonstrated culinary expertise across various cuisines while preserving authenticity.
- Trained junior staff to enhance performance and develop skills effectively.
- Delivered consistently delicious meals by following recipe instructions accurately.
- Ensured kitchen cleanliness to uphold health and safety standards.
- Adhered to food hygiene regulations, guaranteeing safe food preparation practices at all times.
Senior chef
Duke of Edinburgh
London, Brixton
09.2023 - 10.2024
- Maintained high hygiene standards through regular cleaning routines.
- Enhanced dining experience by developing innovative, appealing menu items.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations in kitchen operations.
- Fostered a positive work environment via effective communication and conflict resolution.
- Collaborated with suppliers to procure high-quality ingredients.
- Managed food inventory to minimise waste effectively.
Grill chef
Bodeans bbq
London, Soho
05.2018 - 06.2022
- Maintained high-quality presentation for customer satisfaction.
- Worked under pressure during busy periods whilst maintaining a high standard of food preparation.
- Customised meals for those with dietary restrictions or allergies, providing a positive dining experience for all guests.
- Cooperated well within a team environment, facilitating smooth running of the kitchen operation.
Education
NVQ Level 2 - Food production and cooking
Pepole 1st
London 02.2013 - 02.2014
Skills
- Use of kitchen equipment
- Purchasing and inventory
- Customer satisfaction focus
- Adaptability in kitchen
- Time management proficiency
- Grilling expertise
- Food preparation
- Quality Control
- Catering experience
- Kitchen management
- Workflow optimisation
- Grilling
- Food hygiene enforcement
- Stock rotation
- Knife handling
- Food health and safety
Timeline
Head chef
Bodeans BBQ
08.2024 - 10.2025
Senior chef
Duke of Edinburgh
09.2023 - 10.2024
Grill chef
Bodeans bbq
05.2018 - 06.2022
NVQ Level 2 - Food production and cooking
Pepole 1st
02.2013 - 02.2014