SPENCER GRIFFITHS-WILLIAMSON
London,London
Summary
Enthusiastic, hard-working, and highly motivated candidate with over ten years of experience in the events and hospitality industry as a head porter, kitchen porter, waiter, and other various roles, looking for a new full-time opportunity in a fixed venue. Excellent teamwork skills along with verbal and written communication, gained from managing teams of porters in the smooth and efficient production of large-scale events. Excellent venue knowledge, including health and safety and COSHH protocols. Works optimally under pressure and in fast-paced environments, with extensive experience working alongside chefs, whether making canapés, grilling or basic food preparation.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work history
Event and Kitchen Porter
By Word Of Mouth
London
2024.09 - Current
- Assisted in loading and setting up of event areas and clearing station, ensuring all hired goods went back to the correct supplier
- Operated the pot wash and dishwasher to ensure all kitchen equipment is cleaned to the highest standard
- Efficiently managed waste and disposal from the kitchen
- Consistently adhered to food hygiene regulations whilst dealing with food waste.
- Assisted chefs in food preparation for efficient meal service.
- Used chemicals and replenished them in accordance with COSHH protocols
Kitchen Porter
Hawksmoor
London
2024.01 - 2024.07
- Assisted in stock rotation tasks; maintained accurate inventory count.
- Worked under pressure during peak times without compromising on quality of work delivered.
- Consistently adhered to food hygiene regulations whilst dealing with food waste.
- Operated pot wash and dishwasher to ensure all kitchen equipment is cleaned to the highest standard
Waiter
Bateaux (Sodexo)
London
2022.10 - 2023.11
- Greeted and seated guests for dinner and lunch service.
- Provided outstanding table service, including taking orders and running food and drinks with impeccable customer service and a friendly and approachable manner.
- Maintained cleanliness of front of house areas, including resetting tables, polishing glassware and cutlery and counting linens for laundry.
Kitchen Porter
Baxterstorey
London
2022.02 - 2022.10
- Collected morning deliveries, temperature checked high-risk foods before stocking away, maintained organization and cleanliness of storage areas and rotated foods close to expiration. Handled refuse and recycling, operated the dishwasher, and thoroughly cleaned all kitchen and cooking equipment with deep cleans performed weekly. Assisted chefs with food preparation and general tasks. COSHH training completed, and chemicals monitored and ordered when running low.
Head Event & Kitchen Porter
8 Crew Ltd
London
2020.11 - 2021.12
- Directed teams of porters in loading, unloading and setting up back and front of house areas, including bars
- Set up clearing station and ensured all hired goods were packed away to the correct hire company
- Received deliveries of food at kitchens, temperature checked high-risk foods, and maintained store rooms and kitchen cleanliness
- Operated pot wash and dishwashers to ensure all kitchen equipment is cleaned to the highest standard
- Replenished chemicals in accordance with COSHH protocols
- Assisted chefs with basic food preparation and cooking
Kitchen Porter
Lexington
London
2019.11 - 2020.10
- Thoroughly cleaned kitchen utensils, cookware, glassware and serving dishes by either operating dishwashers or in the pot wash with the deep cleans of the kitchen performed weekly. Dishwashers cleaned down at the end of service and depleted chemicals were replenished. Responsible for the collection of food and any other kitchen and hospitality deliveries, ensuring high-risk foods are temperature checked and reporting any discrepancies to the executive chef.
Head Event & Kitchen Porter
6S London Ltd
London
2016.04 - 2019.12
- Directed teams of up to 16 porters in the loading and unloading of hired goods and client's food, drinks, and equipment.
- Responsible for ensuring all hired goods go back to the correct hire company.
- Oversaw and participated in the setup of front and back of house areas including bars, dining rooms, conferences, production kitchens and clearing areas.
- Collected food deliveries and temperature checked high-risk foods
- Maintained organisation and cleanliness of the kitchen and store rooms
- Operated pot wash and dishwasher to clean all kitchen equipment to a high standard
Skills
- Strong verbal communication
- Attention to detail
- Meticulous cleanliness
- Strong teamworking skills
- Works well under pressure and in fast-paced environments
- Completed COSHH and Food Hygiene Level 2 & 3
- Physically strong and used to hard labour
Timeline
Event and Kitchen Porter
By Word Of Mouth
2024.09 - Current
Kitchen Porter
Hawksmoor
2024.01 - 2024.07
Waiter
Bateaux (Sodexo)
2022.10 - 2023.11
Kitchen Porter
Baxterstorey
2022.02 - 2022.10
Head Event & Kitchen Porter
8 Crew Ltd
2020.11 - 2021.12
Kitchen Porter
Lexington
2019.11 - 2020.10
Head Event & Kitchen Porter
6S London Ltd
2016.04 - 2019.12