SHANAN SUTCLIFFE
Summary
Dynamic and passionate culinary professional with a high-energy personality and a strong focus on health and safety. Demonstrates exceptional artistic presentation skills and composure during rush hours, ensuring a seamless dining experience. Possesses leadership potential with a keen passion for cooking, aiming to excel in the culinary field while maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Chef de partie
Bubala
London, greater London
2026.02 - Current
- Streamlined kitchen operations, leading to smoother service during busy periods.
- Demonstrated versatility by preparing both hot and cold meals as required.
- Ensured cleanliness in the kitchen to maintain health and safety standards.
- Adapted quickly under high-pressure situations to deliver consistent results.
Kitchen manager
Club mexicana
London
2023.12 - 2026.01
- Assisted in food preparation and kitchen operations as taco chef and kitchen porter.
- Supported kitchen manager in maintaining food quality and hygiene standards.
- Helped train new employees in health and safety practices.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by implementing new organisational strategies.
- Led regular staff meetings; encouraged open communication and problem-solving initiatives.
- Delegated tasks wisely amongst staff members; created balance and harmony in the workplace.
Head Chef
Thrive (plant-based vegan cafe)
2023.02 - 2023.06
- Delivered high-quality food service during weekends through effective team coordination.
Enhanced menu offerings by implementing frequent updates and creative input.
Achieved consistent kitchen cleanliness and safety compliance through diligent temperature logging and sanitation practices. - Oversaw quality control measures, maintained consistency across all dishes served.
- Trained junior chefs in required culinary techniques, improving overall kitchen productivity and performance.
Head Chef
Doppelganger (vegan restaurant)
2021.09 - 2023.01
- Assisted in food preparation and cleaning tasks to support kitchen operations.
- Contributed to maintaining high cleanliness and organisational standards in the restaurant.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure effective teamwork and communication.
Education
Masters - creative music production
Thinkspace Education
Bachelor's degree - Crime and Research Studies
Anglia Ruskin University
2019.01 -
90 Public Service Credits - Public services
Bishop Burton College
2016.09 - 2018.06
Diploma - Graphic Design
Hull College
2015.01 - 2016.01
GCSEs - English Language
Driffield Secondary School
2010.01 - 2015.01
Skills
- Artistic presentation
- High-Energy personality
- Health and safety consciousness
- Passion for cooking
- Leadership potential
- Composure during rush hours
Affiliations
- My other passion is for music production which I taught myself in 2021, and have realized is my dream to pursue a career in the music industry. other interests include design and creative expression in general. I like to work as a team and create a comfortable space to achieve the same goals.
Timeline
Chef de partie
Bubala
2026.02 - Current
Kitchen manager
Club mexicana
2023.12 - 2026.01
Head Chef
Thrive (plant-based vegan cafe)
2023.02 - 2023.06
Head Chef
Doppelganger (vegan restaurant)
2021.09 - 2023.01
Bachelor's degree - Crime and Research Studies
Anglia Ruskin University
2019.01 -
90 Public Service Credits - Public services
Bishop Burton College
2016.09 - 2018.06
Diploma - Graphic Design
Hull College
2015.01 - 2016.01
GCSEs - English Language
Driffield Secondary School
2010.01 - 2015.01
Masters - creative music production
Thinkspace Education