Barry Thompson

A highly experienced and personable Catering Manager with an aptitude for managing diverse teams, I am adept at working in a busy, fast-paced and demanding environment. I enjoy working as part of a collaborative team towards a shared goal, and pride myself in being adaptable and proactive to achieve this. An excellent communicator with strong relationship building skills and good working knowledge of the catering industry, I am now looking to use my skills with a company that will benefit from them.

Temporary contract - West Park Cafe

(2023-07)

Catering Manager - Horsham Golf Club

(2020-02 - 2023)

• Planning food and beverage menus
• Scheduling shifts and coordinating food preparation
• Ordering food and drinks and serving during events
• Delivering all staff training and liaising with the club secretary for event bookings

Assistant Manager - Easistore Self Storage

(2018 - 2020)

• Reconciled customer accounts
• Contacted potential customers with view to reserve storage
• Sold merchandise from the store
• Checked vans before hire
• Updated operating system with customer information
• Helped customers with inquiries, in person, email or telephone
• Checked alarm systems
• Maintained customer service and run store in managers absence

Forecourt Driver - Motorline Toyota

(2017-05 - 2018-09)

• Oversaw new car arrivals from transporter
• Replenished forecourt with used stock
• Assisted with new car display in showroom
• Moved cars around dealership as needed
• Delivered cars (new and used) to customers as required
• Picked up stock cars from other dealerships
• Assisted sales executives with new and used car handovers

Delivery Driver - Tesco.com

(2012-09 - 2017-05)

• Completed 25 point van check (iveco 3.5 tonnes)
• Checked orders and load van
• Delivered goods and assist customers if needed
• Unloaded van and completed paperwork

Driving Instructor - Stay Safe Driving School

(2011-09 - 2014-02)

• Planned out all the driving lessons according to the student's requirements
• Delivered on driving to students
• Performed practical lessons
• Suggested improvements in driving skills
• Explained the driving procedures and techniques
• Took mock driving tests

Team Member - Spirit Group

(2008-09 - 2011-09)

• Took food and drink orders and liaised with kitchen staff
• Delivered exceptional customer service to guests and resolved complaints
• Trained new staff
• Ensured premises neat and tidy for opening
• Quality control

House-Husband

(2003-09 - 2008)

• Looked after health and safety of my child
• Maintained and ran Family home
• Organised appointments

Communications Officer - British Transport Police

(2002-03 - 2003-12)

• Answered calls and decided on best course of action for emergency & non-emergency calls
• Worked under pressure and at speed to allocate resources to emergency situations
• Ensured records were recorded factually correctly, sometimes records were used in court
• Worked closely in control room with 2 senior police officers and 8 other civilians

Airline Representative - KLR

(2000-09 - 2002-03)

Cabin Crew - Caledonian Airways

(1994-05 - 2000-09)

CSE and O Level - Littlehampton Comprehensive (1982)