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Reiss Dunn

Glasgow,Glasgow

Summary

I am a dynamic Chef with experience in kitchen management, menu innovation and team leadership. Committed to maintaining high food quality standards while optimising operational efficiency and budget control. Cooking is my passion. I have thrived in this industry most of my adult life.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Chef

Thundercat
Glasgow
06.2025 - 02.2026
  • Managed operations of high-volume kitchen producing 40k weekly.
    Supervised team of 8 chefs and 2 kitchen porters to ensure smooth workflow.
    Assisted in menu creation and maintained high standards of food service.

Head Chef

Queens park football club
Glasgow
11.2024 - 04.2025
  • planning weekly nutritious menus for players and staff, catering to up to 70 individuals.
    Managed kitchen operations to ensure efficient service delivery.
    Supported budget management and cost control for meal preparations.

head chef

El Jefes
Glasgow
08.2023 - 09.2024
  • Led a large team to achieve operational objectives efficiently.
    Oversaw cost management to optimise budget utilisation.
    Initiated and developed innovative menu items to attract customers.
    Challenged culinary skills by adopting new cooking methods.

head chef

BrewDog
edinburgh
04.2021 - 08.2023
  • Oversaw high-volume operations in a 350-seat restaurant, managing stock takes, menu planning, wage calculations, and rotas while ensuring exceptional food preparation and service standards.

sous chef

BrewDog
glasgow
04.2018 - 04.2021
  • worked my way up from commis to sous in a fast paced kitchen helping head chef wiith service prep and stock levels

chef

tribeca
glasgow
03.2015 - 04.2018
  • Coordinate kitchen activities during peak periods, managing food preparation and staff workflow for brunch service.

Education

shawlands academy
glasgow

Skills

  • Staff leadership
  • Kitchen management
  • Food health and safety
  • Food hygiene
  • Menu development
  • Budget management
  • Cost control
  • Team training
  • Recipe innovation
  • Time management
  • Communication skills
  • Menu planning
  • Food plating and presentation

Timeline

Head Chef

Thundercat
06.2025 - 02.2026

Head Chef

Queens park football club
11.2024 - 04.2025

head chef

El Jefes
08.2023 - 09.2024

head chef

BrewDog
04.2021 - 08.2023

sous chef

BrewDog
04.2018 - 04.2021

chef

tribeca
03.2015 - 04.2018

shawlands academy
Reiss Dunn