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
2025.06 - 2026.02
- 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
2024.11 - 2025.04
- 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
2023.08 - 2024.09
- 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
2021.04 - 2023.08
- 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
2018.04 - 2021.04
- 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
2015.03 - 2018.04
- 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
2025.06 - 2026.02
Head Chef
Queens park football club
2024.11 - 2025.04
head chef
El Jefes
2023.08 - 2024.09
head chef
BrewDog
2021.04 - 2023.08
sous chef
BrewDog
2018.04 - 2021.04
chef
tribeca
2015.03 - 2018.04
shawlands academy