TOM JEWSON
Bath
Summary
Hard-working, adaptable and enthusiastic graduate with a First-Class Honours degree. Backed by six years of experience in high-pressure, fast-paced kitchen environments and customer-facing roles. Confident and personable with the public, and highly skilled in creative media, including event management, video editing, social media content creation (TikTok, Instagram, YouTube), and Adobe Creative Suite. A competent performer and musician with a passion for both culinary and creative pursuits, looking for entry level graduate role.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Commis Chef / Kitchen Assistant
The Crystal Palace
Bath
2025.02 - 2025.04
- All-round kitchen duties in a high-output, fast-paced environment
- Strong focus on presentation, consistency, and speed
- Thrives in high-pressure, long-hour shifts
- Flexible and collaborative team player
Commis Chef
Darwin Escapes – Bath Mill
Bath
2024.07 - 2024.10
- Summer position during university holidays
- Supported small kitchen team with day-to-day cooking and prep duties
Prep Chef
The Botanist
Bath
2023.08 - 2023.10
- Short-term summer holiday role
- Focused on high-volume prep work for a busy kitchen
Commis Chef
Cross Keys
Bath
2022.09 - 2023.07
- Part-time role during university
- Responsible for running the kitchen solo during chef breaks
Commis Chef / Waiter/ Bar Person/ Kitchen Porter
Trengilly Wartha Inn
Cornwall
2019.09 - 2022.09
- Started as a kitchen porter; quickly promoted to commis chef
- Took on front of house and bar duties as needed
- Worked full-time in holidays, part-time during school/college
Education
BA (Hons) - First Class Honours
Bath Spa University
2021.09 - 2024.07
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma - Music
Truro College
Cornwall 2019.09 - 2021.06
GCSEs - Grades 5-9 in Maths, English Lang, English Lit, Integrated Science (Double Award), Music & PE
Mullion School
Cornwall 2015.09 - 2019.06
Skills
- Social Media Management
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Event Planning
- Live Music Coordination
- Video Editing
- Graphic Design
- Commis Chef Proficiency
- Line Chef Proficiency
- Excellent Communication
- Teamwork
- High-Pressure Kitchen Experience
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Studio Sound Proficiency
- Live Sound Proficiency
Affiliations
- Lead singer, songwriter, and guitarist for Bath-based indie rock band Laura’s Dream Passionate about visual content creation, directing and producing social media promos, photography, and graphics for the band Cooking and preparing fantastic food. Having grown up in Cornwall I love spending time both on, and in, the water.
Timeline
Commis Chef / Kitchen Assistant
The Crystal Palace
2025.02 - 2025.04
Commis Chef
Darwin Escapes – Bath Mill
2024.07 - 2024.10
Prep Chef
The Botanist
2023.08 - 2023.10
Commis Chef
Cross Keys
2022.09 - 2023.07
BA (Hons) - First Class Honours
Bath Spa University
2021.09 - 2024.07
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma - Music
Truro College
2019.09 - 2021.06
Commis Chef / Waiter/ Bar Person/ Kitchen Porter
Trengilly Wartha Inn
2019.09 - 2022.09
GCSEs - Grades 5-9 in Maths, English Lang, English Lit, Integrated Science (Double Award), Music & PE
Mullion School
2015.09 - 2019.06