b'Head Chef\n\nKaren Higgins, Dayjob Ltd, Vyse Street, Birmingham B18 6NF\nT: 0044 121 638 0026 - E: info@dayjob.com\n\nPERSONAL STATEMENT\n\natement\nA hardworking, motivated and enthusiastic Head Chef who has a real passion for food, and who is sure to exceed your customer\xe2\x80\x99s\nexpectations. Karen\xe2\x80\x99s leadership style is to always lead by example in observing standards, rules and regulations. She has a unique\nmethod of cooking, and is well placed to improve the standards of cuisine in your kitchen, and to operate it at a healthy profit margin.\nBy possessing extensive knowledge of all the rules and regulations concerning personal hygiene and appearance, she is able to ensure\nstrict compliance with the highest standards. She is not only a strong leader but is also a good team player who has the experience\nrequired to create a stimulating, positive and energetic working atmosphere. Right now she is eager to further develop her career with a\nleading company, and is looking for a suitable position with an employer who is looking to recruit the best and brightest people.\n\nManaging\n\nCulinary\n\nDynamic\n\nSmart\n\nSchedule optimization\nSupervising\nLeadership skills\nBusiness management\nAchieving food margins\nPeople management\n\nDish specification\nFood sampling\nAsian recipes\nKitchen management\nSpecial diets\nInduction training\n\nExceptional host\nLeading by example\nInspiring people\nTeam player\nCommercial judgement\nPositive attitude\n\nFood ideas\nNew recipes\nProblem solving\nEffective planning skills\nInnovative\nResourceful\n\nCAREER HISTORY\nRestaurant - Birmingham\nHEAD CHEF\nApr 2009 \xe2\x80\x93 Present\nResponsible for leading by example by demonstrating high standards of cooking and customer service at all times. Also in charge of\nminimising wastage at all stages of food production and for instilling in staff a culture of essential hygiene practices connected with food\ncooking, storage and meal preparation.\nDuties\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nConducting regular staff performance reviews and taking appropriate action to rectify any deficiencies.\nMaking sure that all food which is presented to clientele is done so in a timely manner and in the correct sequence.\nGiving both positive and negative feedback to kitchen staff on a daily basis.\nProviding appropriate training for all members of staff.\nEnsuring that all cleaning rotas duties are carried out properly and that relevant administrative records are updated.\nChecking quantity and quality of food received from suppliers, and then writing food cost reports for senior managers.\nProcessing invoices on a weekly basis and ensuring that any outstanding bills are paid in full and on time.\nDeveloping and maintain good working relationships throughout the catering team.\n\nCity Centre Restaurant - Coventry\nSOUS CHEF\nJan 2009 - Apr 2009\nFast Food Takeaway - Birmingham\nTRAINEE CHEF\nAug 2007 - Jan 2009\nKEY COMPETENCIES\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nAble to manage a diverse team as well as prioritise and organise a large workload.\nHandling emergency situations i.e. having to produce large amounts of extra meals at the last minute.\nExperience of food manufacturing, food production, as well as restaurant and catering work environments.\nAbility to foresee and recognise potential problems before they occur and to plan for them accordingly.\n\nACADEMI QUALIFICATIONS\nBirmingham North University:\nCulinary BA (Hons) - 2004 - 2007\nCity & Guilds:\nMarketing Diploma - 2004\nBirmingham South College:\nA levels - Maths (B) English (A) Business Studies (B)\nREFERENCES\n\nAvailable on request\n\n- 2002 - 2004\n\n\x0cCopyright information - Please read\n\xc2\xa9 This Head Chef CV template is the copyright of Dayjob Ltd 2013. Job seekers may download and use this particular resume\nexample for their personal use to help them write their own one. You are also most welcome to link to any page on our site\nwww.dayjob.com. However this CV template must not be distributed or made available on other websites without our prior\npermission. For any questions relating to the use of this template please email: info@dayjob.com.'