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Peter Briercliffe
Summary
Resourceful professional with extensive experience in team leadership and effective communication. Proven track record in managing operations and engaging with customers, showcasing strong problem-solving abilities and a commitment to high standards. Adaptable and proactive, ready to contribute positively to any team environment. Driven environmental science student with strong research and analytical skills, focused on leveraging knowledge of sustainability practices to address environmental challenges.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Chef/Catering Manager
Several Hotel Chains
Bolton, Chester, Lancaster
10.1989 - 05.2022
- Progressed from trainee chef roles through branded companies, reaching catering management by 2000.
Head Chef
Holiday Inn
Bolton, Greater Manchester
06.2018 - 04.2022
- Monitored kitchen area and staff to ensure overall safety and use of proper food handling techniques.
- Managed kitchen operations efficiently, coordinating with staff to maintain smooth service during peak hours.
- Ordered supplies based on expected demand to keep stock within optimum levels.
- Enforced health and safety standards for food storage, preparation and handling.
- Controlled and directed food preparation and service in high volume kitchen.
- Implemented stringent hygiene and safety protocols, adhering to regulatory standards for food preparation and storage.
- Recruited and trained kitchen staff to meet high expectations for performance and quality.
- Talked to customers about dietary issues and food allergies to prepare meals to individual needs.
- Organised staff rosters and work schedules, ensuring optimal staffing levels to meet service demands.
- Carried out regular stock takes of food items to guarantee availability of adequate supplies at all times.
- Monitored kitchen equipment maintenance, scheduling repairs and upgrades to ensure operational efficiency.
- Maintained business compliance with applicable regulations, including safety and sanitary guidelines.
- Catered for large corporate and special events with upto 600 guests.
- Spearheaded sustainability initiatives, reducing carbon footprint through waste minimisation and recycling practices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
Open Universityl
Remote 2023 - Current
A-Levels - Geology, Geography, Economics
Thornleigh Salesian College
Bolton 1987 - 1989
O-level - English, Mathematics, Biology, Home Economics, Computer Studies, Geology
Mount St Josephs RC Secondary School
Bolton 1982 - 1987
Skills
- Data analysis
- Project management
- Team leadership
- Customer engagement
- Sustainability practices
- Staff training
- Communication skills
- Problem-solving
- Calm under pressure
- Leadership
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Health and safety awareness
- MS Office Suite
- Project planning and coordination
- Researching
Interests
Timeline
Head Chef
Holiday Inn
06.2018 - 04.2022
Head Chef/Catering Manager
Several Hotel Chains
10.1989 - 05.2022
O-level - English, Mathematics, Biology, Home Economics, Computer Studies, Geology
Mount St Josephs RC Secondary School
1982 - 1987
A-Levels - Geology, Geography, Economics
Thornleigh Salesian College
1987 - 1989
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
Open Universityl
2023 - Current