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Strong , organised, over 30 yrs experience with the catering trade, friendly and reliable
Richard Astbury
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Stoke on trent, United Kingdom
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I am a keen, highly motivated and enthusiastic person who is well organized, methodical and efficient. I possess extensive experience in professional catering, resulting in a well-developed career which has provided a comprehensive repertoire of culinary skills and a practical knowledge of kitchen management and staff training, in both Britain and abroad. I am a strong team leader, who can be relied upon to achieve targets, prioritise tasks, generate solutions to problems and operate within budgetary constraints. I am considered to be a highly responsible, ambitious and imaginative all round performer, with excellent organizational skills.
Markets
United Kingdom
Language
English
Fluently
Ready for
Larger project
Full time contractor
Available
My experience
2014 - ?
job
Executive Head Chef/ freelance Chef feb 2018
Weston Hall.
In charge of catering for a prestigious conference, wedding & restaurant venue with a turnover in excess of £3.8 million. Responsible for 14 chefs in 4 kitchens, staff
rotas, stock control and adhering to health and hygiene legislation.
rotas, stock control and adhering to health and hygiene legislation.
Health
2010 - 2014
job
Head Chef
The Wheatsheaf.
Head Chef to a boutique 4 star gastro pub with rooms. Responsible for complete
overhaul of the whole catering service provided including menu compilation, Staff
roistering, stock control and compliance with health and safety regulations. Winner of pub restaurant of the year for Staffordshire and Cheshire 2010.
overhaul of the whole catering service provided including menu compilation, Staff
roistering, stock control and compliance with health and safety regulations. Winner of pub restaurant of the year for Staffordshire and Cheshire 2010.
Service, Compliance, Health, Safety
2009 - 2010
freelance
Freelance Chef
Post.
Freelance chef for various catering agencies. Included experience at Aston Villa
Football Club (1000+ covers daily), Large hotels and a variety of gastro pubs.
Football Club (1000+ covers daily), Large hotels and a variety of gastro pubs.
2006 - 2009
job
Head Chef Able
Macclesfield Football Club.
for catering to players diets, fine dining, pricing of private
conferences and functions and hiring and management of staff and staff training.
During this time I also worked part time as chef on a narrowboat with a £40.00 head
spend.
conferences and functions and hiring and management of staff and staff training.
During this time I also worked part time as chef on a narrowboat with a £40.00 head
spend.
Training, Management
2004 - 2006
job
Relief Chef Manager
Hopkinson's Catering.
In this post I was relief Chef Manager covering large industrial catering sites in education industrial and leisure settings. I was responsible for catering for specialist
diets in educational establishments and for introducing new menus in commercial,
leisure and industrial sites. I was responsible for compliance with health and safety
legislation, organising and delivering staff training and auditing and quality
improvement.
diets in educational establishments and for introducing new menus in commercial,
leisure and industrial sites. I was responsible for compliance with health and safety
legislation, organising and delivering staff training and auditing and quality
improvement.
Training, Compliance, Health, Safety, Manager
2003 - 2004
job
Head Chef
Cafe Frezon.
I was head chef in a fast paced 150 seat cafe and brassiere in the central Sydney
business district. I was responsible for all purchasing and menu compilation, as well as cooking for both day guests and special functions.
business district. I was responsible for all purchasing and menu compilation, as well as cooking for both day guests and special functions.
2002 - 2003
job
Head Chef
The Mill at Worston.
I was responsible for the management of all kitchen operations. This included the organisation of special functions, weddings, business lunches and large group
bookings. Catering for up to 800+ covers weekly. Responsible for all stock control,
staff rotas and holidays. I also undertook relief work for other catering outlets within the company
In this post I was responsible for the design and purchase of kitchen equipment
following a major refit. I dealt with all staff training and recruitment issues and was
responsible for staff rostering, the creation of a new menu and all stock control.
bookings. Catering for up to 800+ covers weekly. Responsible for all stock control,
staff rotas and holidays. I also undertook relief work for other catering outlets within the company
In this post I was responsible for the design and purchase of kitchen equipment
following a major refit. I dealt with all staff training and recruitment issues and was
responsible for staff rostering, the creation of a new menu and all stock control.
Design, Operations, Training, Management, Recruitment, Organization, UP
1999 - 2000
job
Head Chef
Stoke City Football Club.
Responsible for providing a professional catering service during match days,
conferences, and weddings. Up to 1200 covers. Dealing with costing (73% GP)
menu compilation, staff training and profit margins
Employment History before 1999
conferences, and weddings. Up to 1200 covers. Dealing with costing (73% GP)
menu compilation, staff training and profit margins
Employment History before 1999
Training, Service, Costing, UP
1997 - 1999
job
Head Chef
La Dolce Vita Staffordshire.
1995 - 1997
job
Head Chef / Manager
The Red Lion Staffordshire.
Manager
1994 - 1995
job
Sous Chef
Mors Kitchenrua, Albufereira.
1993 - 1994
job
Chef de Partie (M Star)
Royal Sydney Yatch Squadron.
1992 - 1993
job
Chef
Royal Oak Staffordshire.
1990 - 1992
job
Soups Chef
The Abbey Restaurant.
1988 - 1990
job
Soups Chef
The Arches Cellar Bistro.
1986 - 1988
job
Chef de Partie
unknown.
(1000+ covers)
07886422526
[email protected]
07886422526
[email protected]
My education
1980
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1983
Graham Balfour High School
Secondary, 2 GCE passes
Secondary, 2 GCE passes
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