Working at the House of Bruar allowed me to develop strong interpersonal skills and a deep understanding of customer service excellence. I took pride in contributing to the restaurant’s reputation for outstanding hospitality.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous-chef
House of Bruar
Pitlochry
01.2019 - 01.2024
As a dedicated Sous Chef at the prestigious House of Bruar, I played a pivotal role in maintaining the highest standards of culinary excellence. My responsibilities were multifaceted, ensuring seamless kitchen operations and exceptional dining experiences.
Led a kitchen team that consistently received positive reviews for food quality and service. Developed and executed special menu items that became customer favorites and boosted sales.
Team Leadership: Fostered a harmonious and collaborative environment among kitchen staff, promoting teamwork and high morale to deliver top-notch culinary services.
Quality Assurance: Vigilantly monitored food quality, ensuring all dishes met stringent health, safety, and allergy standards before being served to guests.
Ensured guest satisfaction by prioritizing happiness, resulting in memorable dining experiences that encouraged repeat visits.
Managed kitchen inventory to stock ingredients for menu items.
Maintained storage areas, including refrigerators and freezers, ensuring food items were properly dated, sorted, and arranged to comply with safety regulations.
With a passion for culinary arts and a commitment to excellence, I thrived in the fast-paced environment of the House of Bruar, contributing to its reputation as a destination for dining in Scotland.
Fruit orchard worker
Stefano&Andreea Ferrari
Ferrara
01.2016 - 01.2019
At Andreea& stefano Ferrari, my days were filled with activity and satisfaction. In my role, I took care of the orchards, picking ripe pears and apples, carefully sorting them for the market. I pruned the trees to encourage healthy growth and checked the irrigation systems to ensure optimal hydration. I replaced dried trees with new ones, thus maintaining the vitality of the orchard. This work not only kept me in touch with nature but also provided the fulfillment of a job well done.
Harvested fruits following safety and quality standards in diverse orchard settings.
Operated equipment for pruning and maintaining trees effectively throughout the season.
Assisted with pest management by monitoring and applying treatments as needed.
General assistant
House Of Bruar
Pitlochry
01.2015 - 01.2016
At the House of Bruar, my role as a Front of House Staff member was to be the first point of contact for our guests, ensuring their visit started with a warm welcome and ended with a fond farewell. My responsibilities spanned across various aspects of restaurant operations, all aimed at enhancing the guest experience.
Greeted guests upon arrival, creating a warm and friendly first impression that set the tone for their visit.
Addressed guest concerns promptly and efficiently, enhancing overall satisfaction and striving to exceed expectations.
Dining Experience: Monitored the dining environment to maintain high standards of cleanliness and comfort.
Menu Presentation: Knowledgeably presented the menu, offering recommendations and answering queries regarding dishes and ingredients.
Developed strong interpersonal skills and deep understanding of customer service, contributing to restaurant’s reputation for exceptional hospitality.
Personal shopper
Ocado CFC
Dordon
01.2014 - 01.2015
Executed flow of goods to and from warehouse, ensuring timely and accurate deliveries.
Handled loading and unloading of trucks and vans, maintaining high standards of safety and organization.
Loaded frames with boxes filled with products for production team, facilitating smooth transport via conveyor belts for distribution.
Quality Control: Ensured that all items were securely packed and met the company’s quality standards before being sent out for delivery.
Fork lift driver
SC DTR DRAEXLMAIER SISTEME TEHNICE
Codlea
01.2007 - 01.2014
Operated forklift to load and unload trucks, ensuring timely delivery of materials.
Supported production of automotive interior trim, contributing to efficient assembly line operations.
Operated forklifts to move materials within the manufacturing facility.
Loaded and unloaded shipments accurately and efficiently.
Conducted regular inspections of forklift equipment for safety compliance.