Kevin Chiu
39 Folkstone Road West, Manchester, United Kingdom
Summary
Passionate Executive Chef skilled in menu creation, kitchen staff management and culinary direction. Creative and artistic professional recognized for upholding highest standards and developing compelling seasonal menus.
Knowledgeable leader with record of accomplishment on diverse construction projects. Translates directives of architects, constructions managers and clients into actionable on-site directives to consistently meet project demands.
Expert in tackling problems head-on and maintaining strict standards. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Renovation Project Manager
Steel enterprise
Manchester
06.2022 - Current
- Maintained project schedule by monitoring project progress, coordinating activities and resolving problems.
- Developed project plans, budgets and timelines to ensure successful completion of projects.
- Supervised installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
- Monitored work performance against established milestones ensuring adherence to approved schedules.
- Interacted with clients to interpret needs and requirements.
- Developed, coordinated and monitored production tasks.
Executive Chef/ Owner
Sushi Marvel Limited
Manchester
11.2017 - 05.2022
- Monitored kitchen area and staff to maintain overall safety and establish proper food handling techniques.
- Created new menu items, managed food expenses and supervised quality to ensure adherence to standards.
- Managed ordering, inventory levels, receiving, invoice settling, and equipment maintenance.
- Conducted regular staff meetings to discuss menu changes, special events, promotions.
- Coordinated and executed menu planning, recipe development and daily restaurant operations.
- Analyzed recipes to determine menu prices based on cost of food, labor and overhead.
- Performed demolitions, installed remodeling products according to company standards and procedures and learned finishing work for installations and remodels.
- Ordered necessary materials for renovation projects from approved suppliers.
- Planned, coordinated and supervised all aspects of construction projects.
Operations Manager
Sakana LTD
Manchester City
08.2015 - 04.2017
- Supervised day-to-day workflow of employees in order to maximize productivity and maintain quality standards.
- Managed scheduling, training and inventory control.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while ensuring customer satisfaction remains at optimal levels.
- Identified areas of deficiency and performed root-cause analysis to solve problems.
- Coordinated with other departments including sales, marketing, finance, human resources. to ensure efficient operations.
Operations Supervisor
Pacific Cigar Company
Hong Kong
02.2014 - 12.2014
- Trained new employees on proper job functions and company policies and procedures.
- Built strong operational teams to meet process and production demands.
- Supervised warehouse activities such as loading and unloading shipments, picking orders, packing items for shipment.
- Identified areas of deficiency and performed root-cause analysis to solve problems.
- Assisted in the hiring process by conducting interviews and making recommendations for new hires.
- Maintained accurate records of employee attendance and performance reviews.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Food Sciences And Technology
Manchester University
Lancashire06-2010
Associate of Science - Food And Nutrition
Manchester Openshaw College
Lancashire05-2008
Skills
- BOH Operations
- Team Leadership
- Forecasting and Planning
- Menu Planning
- Inventory Management
- Restaurant Operations
- Materials Procurement
- Management
- Construction Equipment
- Site Safety
- Window Installation
- Estimating
- Job Site Development
- Reading Blueprints
- Contract Negotiation
- Flooring Installation
- Client Communication
- Ventilation Systems
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Project Estimation
Affiliations
- Gym
- Sports
- eating
- socializing
- teaching people what i know in general
Languages
English
First Language
Chinese (Cantonese)
Advanced (C1)
C1
Chinese (Mandarin)
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Timeline
Renovation Project Manager
Steel enterprise
06.2022 - Current
Executive Chef/ Owner
Sushi Marvel Limited
11.2017 - 05.2022
Operations Manager
Sakana LTD
08.2015 - 04.2017
Operations Supervisor
Pacific Cigar Company
02.2014 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Science - Food Sciences And Technology
Manchester University
Associate of Science - Food And Nutrition
Manchester Openshaw College
References
References available upon request.
References
References available upon request.
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