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Richard Muir

Long Eaton,Derbyshire

Summary

Dynamic and reliable professional with a strong focus on customer satisfaction and proactive cost-saving initiatives. Demonstrates exceptional problem-solving abilities and out-of-the-box thinking, ensuring effective team building and communication. Highly responsible, calm under pressure, and committed to delivering results while fostering a collaborative work environment.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work history

Cook and bar staff

Weighbridge Inn Burton
Burton on trent, staffordshire
08.2024 - Current
  • Organised kitchen equipment and utensils for easy access during peak hours.
  • Managed multiple orders simultaneously under high pressure situations, meeting service deadlines successfully.
  • Audited regularly expiration dates on packaged foods-ensured no outdated stock was used.
  • Assisted in cost control measures pertaining to procurement of ingredients.
  • Found new recipes to produce with higher profit margins and create more interest in what we had to offer
  • Increased sales by over 60%

Head Brewer

Self Employed (Muirhouse Brewery)
Ilkeston, Derbyshire
02.2011 - 08.2024
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Ran the business from making the beer to selling it and delivering it along with the accounts
  • Winning several awards for the beers i produced

Manufacturing production manager

Gerhardt
Castle Donington, Derbyshire
06.1997 - 02.2011
  • Promoted from packing to Supervisor, to team leader and then production manager
  • Improved sustainability practices with a focus on waste reduction during manufacturing process.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams for seamless execution of manufacturing projects.
  • Ensured consistent product quality by establishing stringent quality control measures.
  • Promoted continuous improvement culture within the organisation through various initiatives.
  • Managed supply chain logistics, ensuring timely procurement and delivery of materials.
  • Increased workforce morale by promoting a positive work environment based on mutual respect and teamwork.
  • Implemented effective manufacturing processes by streamlining workflow procedures.

Multi drop delivery driver

Business Post
Derby, Derbyshire
02.1996 - 02.1997
  • Managed paperwork accurately to maintain an organised record of deliveries.
  • Followed traffic laws diligently for safe transportation of goods.
  • Safeguarded customer satisfaction with professional and courteous service.
  • Ensured timely delivery by effectively planning routes and managing time.
  • Handled fragile items carefully, preventing breakages during transit.

Multi drop delivery driver (Milkman)

Co operative
Long Eaton, Derbyshire
02.1993 - 02.1996

Delivered to multiple drops including Co operative shops with responsibility of keys to deliver during the night.


Organising my own routes and loading the van to plan multiple trips to be the most efficient without overloading the van


Handling cash and taking payments back to the office to be processed



Apprentice Butcher

Bowleys Butchers
Sandiacre, Nottinghamshire
02.1987 - 02.1993
  • Gained proficiency in deboning procedures with consistent practice under supervision.
  • Improved knife skills through daily cutting, trimming and slicing tasks.
  • Prepared custom orders for clients, met unique customer requirements effectively.
  • Displayed fine customer service skills by assisting in product selection and providing detailed information on various cuts of meat.
  • Handled deliveries, checked freshness of products upon arrival to ensure high-quality offerings.
  • Handled monetary transactions effectively at the sales counter when required.

Education

Bramcote park Comprehensive
Bramcote, Nottinghamshire

Skills

  • Out of box thinking
  • Customer focus
  • Calm under pressure
  • Problem-solving
  • Communication skills
  • Team building
  • Proactive cost saving initiatives
  • Reliable worker
  • Highly responsible and reliable

Timeline

Cook and bar staff

Weighbridge Inn Burton
08.2024 - Current

Head Brewer

Self Employed (Muirhouse Brewery)
02.2011 - 08.2024

Manufacturing production manager

Gerhardt
06.1997 - 02.2011

Multi drop delivery driver

Business Post
02.1996 - 02.1997

Multi drop delivery driver (Milkman)

Co operative
02.1993 - 02.1996

Apprentice Butcher

Bowleys Butchers
02.1987 - 02.1993

Bramcote park Comprehensive
Richard Muir