Tre Kamal Loveland
Cheltenham ,Gloucestershire
Summary
Driven Sous Chef with keen eye for detail, blending culinary creativity and leadership skills. Proficient in menu planning and team coordination, ensuring smooth kitchen operations. Capable of elevating dining experiences through innovative dishes and efficient kitchen management.
I would love the chance to prove my ability to not only lead a team but to help elevate the standards and reputation of a restaurant, from events to daily service.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work history
Sous chef
Ferndown Golf Course
Ferndown , Dorset
2024.04 - Current
- Streamlined kitchen processes by implementing effective time management strategies.
- Adapted menu items according to guest dietary requirements or preferences, promoting inclusivity in dining options.
- Collaborated closely with front-of-house team, ensuring seamless service delivery.
- Responsible for Ordering and quantifying stock while adhering to a strict budget
- Strategically organizing staff rota while considering labour costs
- A personal highlight from this role being orchestrating the catering of a prestigious wedding event with a strong focus on high standards and uniformity.
Army soldier
British Army
2021.01 - 2024.04
- Passed out of 4 month basic soldier training; Meeting The British Army’s uncompromising standards of fitness and discipline .
- Assumed the role of Power Engineer for the Royal Corps of Signals upon completion of Phase 2 training.
- Posted to my working unit of 1 Signal Regiment where I developed my management skills; mentoring new signalers and other Joint Service members in my area of expertise.
- As power engineers we were responsible for providing electricity and communication systems to various foward operating bases around the world.
- In the British army, leadership qualities are very much implemented at every level of soldiering; learning from senior soldiers and officers who have done the job during wartime conditions.
Chef
Wagamama
Cheltenham , Gloucestershire
2020.01 - 2021.01
- Developed my skills in an unfamiliar cuisine; Japanese wok and tepan
- Reduced food waste to improve profitability.
- Demonstrated proficiency in various cooking techniques, improved dish presentation.
- Performed regular equipment maintenance increased lifespan of kitchen appliances.
- Adhered to strict hygiene standards, ensured a clean working environment.
- Orchestrated seamless kitchen service during peak hours.
- Followed health and safety guidelines to keep food storage safe, prevent spoilage and minimise cross-contamination risks.
Chef - Floor manager
Popular fast food franchise
Milton Keynes , Buckinghamshire
2019.01 - 2020.01
- Kickstarted my career in the kitchen as a line chef
- Promoted within 6 months to a floor manager
- Dealt with customer complaints promptly, enhancing brand reputation.
- Assisted in stock take procedures, minimising discrepancies and errors.
- Ensured visual merchandising standards were maintained for an appealing shopfront.
- Achieved smoother workflow with effective staff management.
- Improved customer satisfaction by streamlining floor operations.
- Trained new employees, elevating team performance levels.
Education
GCSEs - English grade 6 - B
OCR
GCSEs - Combined science grade 5 - C
OCR
GCSEs - Mathematics grade 6 - B
AQA
City and guilds 18th edition electronic principles - Electrical engineering
Royal signal school of engineering
Blandford forum 07.2022
Skills
- Implementing seasonal menus
- Culinary techniques mastery
- Kitchen hygiene advocacy
- Dietary requirements understanding
- High-Pressure resilience
- Menu costing
- Understanding of regional cuisines
- Executing high-volume orders
- Recruitment and hiring
- Event catering
- Staff leadership
- Budget control
- Food allergens knowledge
- Waste reduction strategies
- Stock control
- Computer literate
- Kitchen management
Hobbies
I like to maintain a high level of health and fitness as I believe it improves discipline and resilience.
I also enjoy partaking in team sports such as football and pickleball.
Timeline
Sous chef
Ferndown Golf Course
2024.04 - Current
Army soldier
British Army
2021.01 - 2024.04
Chef
Wagamama
2020.01 - 2021.01
Chef - Floor manager
Popular fast food franchise
2019.01 - 2020.01
GCSEs - English grade 6 - B
OCR
GCSEs - Combined science grade 5 - C
OCR
GCSEs - Mathematics grade 6 - B
AQA
City and guilds 18th edition electronic principles - Electrical engineering
Royal signal school of engineering