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Jason Lee

225 Edward Street
Merseyside
MP8 4BX
Mob: 079 4563 7682       Email: jason.l@live.co.uk

Personal profile statement

I am a highly resourceful, flexible and motivated Head Chef with an enduring passion for cooking. I understand that a successful business is the one that is efficient in using its resources to make a profit. As a Head Chef, I successfully ran my kitchen to a strict budget ensuring that everyone involved kept to the guidelines around portion control and used stock effectively. I also firmly believe that customer satisfaction is the most important aspect of running a successful restaurant; hence, I like to ensure that the food that comes out of my kitchen is prepared and presented to the highest standard. My practical experience working in busy kitchens and my ever growing passion towards food have made me flawless in executing culinary arts, management and customer relations.

Achievements

• The Pavilion achieved a 5-stars Food and Hygiene rating under my management; the first time the restaurant had ever achieved it.
• Co-founder of the Food Society at the University of Bath

Education

Work experience

Qualifications

• Level 3 Certificate in Food Safety and Hygiene – City & Guilds
• Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Professional Cookery – Highfield College

Skills

• Working under pressure: I am superb at working under pressure in fast-paced working environments. I have previously worked in a number of restaurants, including during peak times, and have always maintained a professional conduct at all times.
• Communication Skills: I am able to effectively communicate and liaise with kitchen staff, customers and suppliers.
• Food management: Due to my previous work experience, I have developed the ability to create new menus and amend existing menus, formulate recipes, calculate costing, set pricing and perform budgeting and complex accounts.
• Leadership and management: I am a natural leader, and I lead by example to demonstrate the commitment and drive that I expect from my team. I have led my team in successfully meeting deadlines in every shift where a large number of customers must be served in a tight time frame. I always strive to ensure that all team members are supported, clear about their roles and that we all work together to provide an unforgettable customer service.

Hobbies and interests

In my spare time, I like to explore foreign cuisines and new cultures. This hobby of mine often inspires me to create new dishes which I can then introduce in the restaurant. My other hobbies include reading, playing tennis and keeping up with current affairs.

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