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REF NO:H1442

Dear Sirs

I am currently looking for a permanent job in South East England - especially in the Surrey/Sussex area e.g. around Guildford, Dorking and Horsham areas - but this general area would be the the ideal scenario. I am prepared to look at short term contracts in the mean time but wants to be able to settle into a permanent position - ideally to take a hotel or restaurant/inn towards rossette or star rating . Due to an imminent change in my marital status I am looking for a stable and more fulfilling environment.

· Professionally qualified catering specialist ambitious, outgoing, with the drive and determination to succeed
· Confident self-starter.
· Persuasive and effectual communicator.
· Positive team leader and player.
· Comfortable with constant challenge and change.
· Experienced in working in a substantial number of environments.

Own transportation and clean driving licence
Single
Date of Birth : March 24th 1967

Career History

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, East Sussex January 1997 - present
Appointed Head Chef - all kitchen responsibilities and reduced kitchen deficit by a substantial amount in three months but due to new clustering system , I am currently looking for a new challenge and venture to totally fulfil my abilities as a Chef and manager in the Kitchen.

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, Dorset December - January 1997
Relief position to cover Christmas and New Year period . Covered all sections of kitchen approximately 200 covers per day. Was inspected by the AA and maintained the two star status with increased overall rating
whilst working alongside CONFIDENTIAL

, Berkshire Sept - December 1997
Took charge of starters, A La Carte vegetables and sauce sections.
Functions and Weddings up to 120 covers.
During the bulk of 1996 completed several contract for CONFIDENTIAL

, lunch numbers from 120 -250 , dinner from 160 -180 cover
In charge of hot foods .

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, Channel Islands Oct - March 1996 Appointed Head Chef for Winter season . Set new image for food
created signature dishes entered Salon Culinaire in Guernsey 1996.

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From December 1993 to October 1996 :

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, Huntingdon - Head Chef
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, Suffolk - Head Chef
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, Amersham - Sous Chef ( Kevin Davies - Head Chef )
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- Relief Chef
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, Maidens Green - C.D.P.
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, London SW12 - C.D.P.
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- C.D.P. ( Keith Stanley - Head Chef )
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, Soho, London - C.D.P. - ( worked on fish section - daily menu change - fresh produce throughout )

Qualifications and Skills

6 CSEs - examination passes obtained at Ashford Secondary School, Kent

City and Guilds 706/1 Pass
City and Guilds 706/2 Credit
City and Guilds 705/1 Pass
City and Guilds 707/1 Pass

Combined course work pass in general catering
Health and Hygiene certificate part 1
Cellar work and Cellarman certificate
British Institute of Inn Keeping Managers Ticket