Hugo Duarte

Experienced hospitality, operations, logistics and facilities professional with over 20 years of management and supervisory experience. Progressed from Team Member to General Manager within a leading food service company. Strong background in team leadership, warehouse operations, logistics, customer service, stock control, food safety, facilities services and operational efficiency.

Catering Assistant at Compass Group – RAF Museum (2026-06 – Present)

• Assist with food preparation and service.
• Maintain hygiene and cleanliness standards.
• Support event and catering operations.

Cleaner / Housekeeping at OCS – UKHSA (2026-06 – Present)

• Carry out cleaning and housekeeping duties.
• Maintain hygiene and safety standards.
• Ensure facilities remain clean and presentable.

Kitchen Assistant Manager at Farmer J (2025-03 – 2026-06)

• Supported daily kitchen operations and staff management.
• Maintained food safety standards.
• Managed stock and inventory control.

General Manager / Kitchen Manager / Team Leader / Team Member at Itsu Ltd (2012-09 – 2025-02)

• Progressed through multiple management roles.
• Led restaurant and kitchen operations.
• Managed staffing, training, stock control and customer service.
• Ensured compliance with food safety and operational standards.

Kitchen Porter (KP) at Unity at Work – London Stadiums (2022-01 – 2024-04)

• Supported kitchen teams during events.
• Maintained kitchen cleanliness and hygiene.
• Assisted with food preparation and stock handling.

Cleaner at Cara Services (2012-11 – 2016-09)

• Commercial cleaning and housekeeping duties.
• Maintained high standards of cleanliness and safety.

Warehouse Manager – Logistics, Supply & Distribution at Hydro Building Systems Southwest S.L.U. (2003-08 – 2012-09)

• Managed warehouse operations and distribution.
• Coordinated customer and export shipments.
• Supervised warehouse staff and inventory control.

Assistant Accountant at F3 Financial Services (2001-11 – 2003-08)

• Supported accounting and financial administration.
• Maintained records and reporting documentation.

Bachelor in Accounting and Auditing – ISCAC, Coimbra Business School (2001)

12th Grade in Administration – Soure Secondary School (1996)