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
02.2025 - 04.2025
- 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
07.2024 - 10.2024
- Summer position during university holidays
- Supported small kitchen team with day-to-day cooking and prep duties
Prep Chef
The Botanist
Bath
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Short-term summer holiday role
- Focused on high-volume prep work for a busy kitchen
Commis Chef
Cross Keys
Bath
09.2022 - 07.2023
- 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
09.2019 - 09.2022
- 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
09.2021 - 07.2024
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma - Music
Truro College
Cornwall 09.2019 - 06.2021
GCSEs - Grades 5-9 in Maths, English Lang, English Lit, Integrated Science (Double Award), Music & PE
Mullion School
Cornwall 09.2015 - 06.2019
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
02.2025 - 04.2025
Commis Chef
Darwin Escapes – Bath Mill
07.2024 - 10.2024
Prep Chef
The Botanist
08.2023 - 10.2023
Commis Chef
Cross Keys
09.2022 - 07.2023
BA (Hons) - First Class Honours
Bath Spa University
09.2021 - 07.2024
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma - Music
Truro College
09.2019 - 06.2021
Commis Chef / Waiter/ Bar Person/ Kitchen Porter
Trengilly Wartha Inn
09.2019 - 09.2022
GCSEs - Grades 5-9 in Maths, English Lang, English Lit, Integrated Science (Double Award), Music & PE
Mullion School
09.2015 - 06.2019
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