Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Affiliations
References
Timeline
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Richard Mendy

London,Abbeywood

Summary

Creative chef with progressive kitchen experience, attention to detail and confident leadership style. Keeps kitchen staff focused and performing above expectations to meet high demands. Versed in budgeting, supply management and team building.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Lead chef

Evolve Hospitality
Wimbledon championship, Merton
06.2025 - 07.2025
  • Managed inventory effectively to reduce waste and control costs.
  • Coordinated closely with suppliers to ensure delivery of fresh produce daily.
  • Developed innovative menu offerings by experimenting with various ingredients and cooking techniques.
  • Incorporated feedback from customers into dish improvement strategies.
  • Collaborated with front-of-house staff for seamless service during busy periods.
  • Devised special diet menus for customers with specific dietary restrictions or preferences.
  • Monitored portion sizes meticulously, ensured consistency across all meals served.
  • Maintained hygiene levels in the kitchen, ensured health code compliance at all times.
  • Streamlined operations in the kitchen, resulted in smoother service during peak hours.
  • Ensured adherence to safety standards, reduced risk of foodborne illnesses.
  • Trained junior chefs for improved skillset and knowledge base.
  • Fostered team spirit amongst kitchen staff, improved overall work environment.
  • Introduced new recipes that became popular favourites amongst restaurant patrons.
  • Led kitchen staff for enhanced productivity and efficient food preparation.
  • Worked under pressure during peak dining hours whilst maintaining high quality of dishes served.
  • Trained and managed kitchen staff, issuing disciplinary action and conducting performance reviews.
  • Followed health and safety guidelines to keep food storage safe, prevent spoilage and minimise cross-contamination risks.

Private chef

Dudley house park lane
London
12.2023 - 01.2025

working closely with the executive chef and butler to prepare food and diet requirement for the household members

Senior sous chef

Tramp night Club
london, london
05.2017 - 12.2023

Catering for club guests, offering Ala Carte menu as well as bespoke dishes to order.

Offering varied cuisines including Bristish, Oriental, European and Italian

Constant dish creation for clients.

Catering for up to 90 covers per service

Responsible for managing allergens, particularly on bespoke dishes

Managing 7- 8 chefs on a shift

Responsible for ordering health & safety and staff trainging

Seasonal A la carte menu changes


Senior sous chef

Palm Beach casino
london, london
12.2014 - 04.2017

Junior sous chef

Colony Club Casino
London, City of London
03.2000 - 11.2014

Chef de partie

Quaglinos Restaurant
london, london
06.1997 - 10.1999

working in a brigade of 28 chefs

catering for up to 300 covers for lunch and 700 covers for dinner

managing food safety and health and safety on section am heading

Demi chef de partie

Fredericks Restaurant
London, london
10.1996 - 06.1997

Commis chef

Harrington hall hotel
london, london
02.1996 - 10.1996

commis chef

Boisdale restaurant
london, london
01.1995 - 01.1996

Education

NVQ 1&2 - Catering

Westminster college
London
09.1994 - 09.1996

Skills

Target oriental client service professional with over 20 years experience in the hospitality industry Great team player, friendly and motivated Ability to work under pressure Strong leadership and management skills

Affiliations

  • bike riding, playing scrabbles and swimming

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Lead chef

Evolve Hospitality
06.2025 - 07.2025

Private chef

Dudley house park lane
12.2023 - 01.2025

Senior sous chef

Tramp night Club
05.2017 - 12.2023

Senior sous chef

Palm Beach casino
12.2014 - 04.2017

Junior sous chef

Colony Club Casino
03.2000 - 11.2014

Chef de partie

Quaglinos Restaurant
06.1997 - 10.1999

Demi chef de partie

Fredericks Restaurant
10.1996 - 06.1997

Commis chef

Harrington hall hotel
02.1996 - 10.1996

commis chef

Boisdale restaurant
01.1995 - 01.1996

NVQ 1&2 - Catering

Westminster college
09.1994 - 09.1996
Richard Mendy