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Steve Marra
Clacton-On-Sea ,Essex
Summary
highly experienced kitchen manager with 14yrs of leadership in high volume, sales driven kitchen environment. proven track record of driving performance, trouble shooting operational challenges across multiple sites, and maintaining exceptional food quality and service standards. management academy trained, with a strong expertise in health & safety, people management and effective communications. fully knowledgeable in COSSH AND HACCAP, compliance, ensuring safe, efficient and legally compliant kitchen operation. I'm now looking for a new challenge that allows me to build on my skills, take on responsibilities and help support a new team in a new environment.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
wetherspoons
Clacton-On-Sea, Essex
03.2012 - Current
- Managed kitchen operations, including staff rota, stock control, and compliance with hygiene standards.
- Conducted regular inventory checks to monitor stock levels and minimise waste.
- Developed and maintained a safe working environment by adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Enforced health and safety standards for food storage, preparation and handling.
- Completed regular inspections of work and food quality to verify conformance with specifications.
- Trained kitchen staff in food preparation techniques, safety protocols, and equipment use.
- Coordinated with the front-of-house team to ensure seamless service and address any issues promptly.
- Created efficient work schedules to ensure optimal staffing levels during peak times.
- Recruited and trained kitchen staff to meet high expectations for performance and quality.
- Estimated food and labour costs and kept operations within budgets.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly, maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.
Kitchen Shift Leader
wetherspoons
- Maintained high levels of kitchen hygiene, including cleaning surfaces and equipment regularly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organisation of kitchen stations and storage areas.
- Followed all rules and regulations related to safe food handling, preparation and storage.
- Managed kitchen cleaning duties to keep all areas and workstations organised, well-stocked and free from hazards.
- Managed inventory, conducted stock checks, and reordered supplies to maintain optimal kitchen operations.
Skills
- Kitchen management
- Food safety
- Staff training
- Inventory control
- Risk management
- Equipment maintenance
- Time management
- Safe food handling
- Highly proactive attitude
- Budgeting and financial planning
- Forecasting and planning
Interests
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
wetherspoons
03.2012 - Current
Kitchen Shift Leader
wetherspoons