Sunny Kai Jessett
Winchester,Hampshire
Summary
Reliable and hard-working hospitality worker with professional kitchen experience in a busy seaside hotel environment. I worked full-time as a commis chef at the Sandbanks Hotel during the summer season, gaining experience across multiple sections including pizza service, starters, desserts and breakfast. I am confident working in fast-paced environments, supporting chefs during busy service and maintaining high standards of presentation and hygiene. After finishing school, I spent several months travelling independently, which helped develop my confidence, adaptability and communication skills. I am now looking for a role in hospitality in the Winchester area and I am open to opportunities in the kitchen, bar or front-of-house where I can contribute my experience, reliability and strong work ethic.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
- Assisted with hospitality service at formal school events and functions.
- Responsibilities included:
- Serving drinks including wine and champagne
- Supporting bar service during events
- Assisting with food service and guest hospitality
- Also completed a cocktail-making course, gaining a basic understanding of drink preparation and bar service.
- Additional Hospitality Experience
Commis Chef
Sandbanks Hotel
Poole
2025.06 - 2025.10
- Worked full-time during the busy summer season in a hotel restaurant and terrace kitchen located in the Sandbanks beach area.
- Responsibilities included:
- Preparing ingredients and supporting chefs during busy service periods
- Working on starters and desserts during restaurant service
- Assisting on the pass with plating and presentation of dishes
- Operating the terrace pizza station producing sourdough pizzas in a high-volume outdoor service environment
- Maintaining strict hygiene and organisation within the kitchen
- Supporting different kitchen sections when required
- Also gained experience covering breakfast service, helping prepare and serve breakfast for approximately 70–140 guests depending on occupancy.
- Seasonal Position
Sandbanks Hotel
Poole
2024.06 - 2024.08
- Completed a kitchen work-experience placement which led to being offered a paid seasonal chef position the following summer.
- Kitchen Work Experience
Education
A Level / BTEC Studies -
King’s School Bruton
Skills
- Kitchen Experience
- Experience working across multiple kitchen sections including starters, desserts, pizza service and breakfast
- Working Under Pressure
- Comfortable working in fast-paced hospitality environments during busy service periods
- Presentation & Attention to Detail
- Strong interest in food presentation and plating developed through both professional kitchen experience and hospitality studies
- Teamwork
- Confident working within a team to deliver smooth and efficient service
- Adaptability
- Able to move between kitchen roles and customer-facing responsibilities when required
- Safety Awareness
- STCW-certified training in fire safety, emergency response, first aid and personal safety procedures
Certification
- STCW Basic Safety Training – Fire Aid Academy (MCA Approved)
- International maritime safety training including personal survival techniques, fire prevention and firefighting, elementary first aid and personal safety responsibilities.
- STCW Proficiency in Security Awareness – Fire Aid Academy (MCA Approved)
- Training in maritime security awareness, onboard safety procedures and threat response under the STCW Convention.
References
Available on request
Availability
Available for full-time work including evenings, weekends and busy seasonal periods. Flexible with shifts.
Timeline
Commis Chef
Sandbanks Hotel
2025.06 - 2025.10
Sandbanks Hotel
2024.06 - 2024.08
A Level / BTEC Studies -
King’s School Bruton