Event Coordinator and Head Chef CV Example
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EVENT COORDINATOR AND HEAD CHEF
Summary
I am a recent graduate aspiring for a job role as an Event Planner with the view to become an Event Manager for large scale leisure events. I have a passion for delivering excellent customer service and exceeding customer's expectations. With my experience in the operational side to hospitality, I believe this provides an advantage when planning events and enhances success on the day. My excellent communication and people skills enable me to connect with clients gaining their trust and ensuring to provide the best possible outcome for their special day. Alongside working as a team, I enjoy individual challenges which help me grow my knowledge and passion for the industry.
Experience
09/2017 - 02/2018
Oxford School of Hospitality Management － Oxford, OxfordshireEvent Coordinator and Head Chef
Alongside three other team members, I organised an educational dining experience based around the recent trend of Gin. The evening included a three-course meal incorporating the botanicals of gin, a gin tasting sponsored by The Oxford Artisan Distillery, FeverTree and BTW Tonic and arrival drink for 62 covers.
Between us we took responsibility of marketing, finances, restaurant operations and food and beverage menu design and production. I was directly manager for the kitchen department as Head chef. I developed the menu, trained my team of 12 amateur chefs and managing my team on the evening. The success of this event was identified through a staff and guest questionnaire averaging 97% satisfaction overall, and through a gross profit of 56.9% on beverages and 66.8% on food costs.
01/2017 - Current
Hurley House Hotel － Hurley, BerkshireEvents Assistant and Front of House Assistant
www.hurelyhouse.co.uk
I am currently working a combination of two roles as a Front of House Assistant and Events Assistant in this newly built, multi award winning Boutique Hotel. It is made up of 10 bedrooms, a 42 seat restaurant, 14 seat bar area, two private dining spaces (30 seat combined) and an outdoor space capable to hold 300 people. My responsibilities include managing events, functions and conferences on the day, ensuring all that is planned happens smoothly, managing staff and keeping guests satisfied. Further responsibilities include providing onsite training, guiding and monitoring staff to improve performance of both individual and financially for the business.
06/2015 - 08/2016
Saunton Sands Hotel － Barnstaple, North DevonFood and Beverage Assistant, Event Coordinator, Reception, Marketing and Reservations Assistant
www.sauntonsands.co.uk
I spent just over a year in this Four Star Hotel, rotating between Reception, Food and Beverage; and Events, Marketing and Reservation departments. I was given an insight into weekly management meetings which increased my knowledge of the business strategies used to operate hotels, increase repeat custom and provide financial gain. In the events role, I assisted in the organisation and production of over 15 weddings, solely organised wine tastings and 2 weeks worth of Christmas parties to name a few.
Within the Food and Beverage department I increased my knowledge of cocktails, wines, spirits and coffee art. Latterly I took responsibility for managing the staff and ensuring the bar department ran smoothly at all times. On of my greatest achievements in this department was advising new ways of creating positive guest experiences through recommending different approaches to the operation of daily tasks.
09/2014 - 05/2015
Brookes Restaurant － Oxford, OxfordshireWaitress and Chef
https://www.brookes.ac.uk/restaurant/
I spent a year working as a trainee chef and waitress in this 80 cover restaurant. My experience increased my knowledge of culinary art, WSET level 2 and restaurant operations. I enhanced my skills in teamwork, communication and cooking amongst many more.
Voluntary work
Teaching Assistant, Littlewick Green Montessori, 2011-2012
Sales Assistant, Helen and Douglas House, 2011
Education and Training
2018
Oxford Brookes University － Oxford, Oxfordshire, UKBachelor of Science (HONS): International Hospitality Management Over the four years I studied modules and practical skills that focused on all aspects of business in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry, including a year in industry.
2014
Reading Blue Coat School － Reading, Berkshire, UKSecondary Education Exam
I gained 3 A level qualifications: Psychology, Art and Design and History of Art
2012
Queen Annes School － Reading, Berkshire, UKGCSEI gained eight GCSEs including: English Language and Literature, Math, Science, Spanish, Art and Design, Classical Civilisation
Interests
- Sports (Swimming, Lacrosse, Skiing, Yoga, Gym)
- Art/Design
- Cooking
- Travel
- Wine Heritage/ Classification
- Health and Fitness
- Music
Accomplishments
- Gold Level Skier
- Clean Full Driving License
- Head of CCF
- Level 2 Sailing, Windsurfing and kayaking
- Duke of Edinburgh
- Organisation of Charity Concert
- Event Cocktail Making
- Barista
- Event Management, Planning and Design
Skills
- Sales and Operation Software: Opera, Reslynx, MS Office 365, Open Table, Trip Advisor
- Communication
- Time Management
- Negotiation and Leis-an
- Attention to detail
- Logistics
- Finance
- Problem Solving
CV Overview
Companies Worked For:
- Oxford School of Hospitality Management
- Hurley House Hotel
- Saunton Sands Hotel
- Brookes Restaurant
School Attended
- Oxford Brookes University
Reading Blue Coat School
Queen Annes School
Job Titles Held:
- Event Coordinator and Head Chef
Events Assistant and Front of House Assistant
Food and Beverage Assistant, Event Coordinator, Reception, Marketing and Reservations Assistant
Waitress and Chef
Degrees
- Bachelor of Science (HONS) : International Hospitality Management
Secondary Education Exam
GCSE
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