Daniel Smith

Experienced and dedicated Kitchen Manager with over 12 years in the hospitality industry, including 8 years managing a busy kitchen environment. Having progressed from Starter Chef to Kitchen Manager, I have developed strong leadership, organisation, and problem-solving skills. I take pride in maintaining exceptional food safety and operational standards, having never failed an audit.

I thrive in fast-paced, high-pressure environments and am committed to delivering excellent results while leading and supporting my team.

Kitchen Manager - Brewers Fayre – Gordano Gate

(2014-01)

• Progressed from Starter Chef to Kitchen Manager through consistent hard work and strong performance.
• Managed all aspects of a busy commercial kitchen, ensuring high standards of food quality, hygiene, and safety.
• Successfully maintained a perfect audit record, never failing a food safety or operational audit.
• Led, trained, and motivated kitchen staff to deliver excellent service.
• Managed stock control, ordering, rotas, and daily kitchen operations.
• Worked effectively under pressure while maintaining high standards during busy service periods.
• Built a positive team culture while also being confident working independently when required.

Kitchen Porter - The Willy Wicket

(2013-06 - 2014-01)

• Maintained cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen.
• Assisted chefs with food preparation and kitchen duties.
• Ensured all equipment and work areas met hygiene standards.

Shop Assistant - Lidl - fishponds

(2012 - 2013)

• Delivered excellent customer service.
• Replenished stock and maintained store presentation.
• Operated tills and assisted with daily store operations.
• Worked efficiently as part of a busy retail team.

English - Bristol metropolitan academy fishponds

Maths - Bristol metropolitan academy fishponds

DT - Bristol metropolitan academy fishponds

Travel and tourism - Bristol metropolitan academy fishponds

IT - Bristol metropolitan academy fishponds

B-tec - Photography - St Brendan's college

B-twc - Graphics - St Brendan's college

B-tec - Art - St Brendan's college