James Morrison

Recent History graduate (2:1, University of Brighton) with hands-on experience across artisan bakery, restaurant kitchens, and café environments. Currently working in high-volume bakery production, with strong practical knowledge of ingredients, seasonality, food quality, and fast-paced operational workflows. Interested in building a career in the commercial side of the food industry, particularly within sourcing, buying, procurement, and product-focused roles across coffee, produce, and artisanal food supply chains.

Commercially curious and detail-oriented, with strong experience in team-based environments and a growing interest in how ingredients move from producers to kitchens through global supply networks.

Shift leader, Baker & Pastry Chef at Layla Bakery (2025-09 – Present)

• Producing breads and pastries in a high-volume artisan bakery environment
• Maintaining consistency, quality control, and efficient daily production workflows
• Working within a small team to meet production demand while upholding high food standards
• Developed strong understanding of ingredients, dough processes, and production timing within a premium food setting
• Exposed to seasonal variation, stock usage, and structured production planning

Chef de Partie at The Paradise (2024-10 – 2025-02)

• Managed a kitchen section independently during prep and service
• Ensured consistent quality and timing under high-pressure service conditions
• Worked closely with kitchen team to maintain smooth operational flow
• Strengthened ability to work accurately in fast-moving, high-demand environments

English Teacher at Volunteer English Teacher (2025-03 – 2025-03)

• Delivered English lessons to mixed-age groups in a resource-limited environment
• Adapted communication style to different learners and cultural contexts
• Built independence, adaptability, and confidence working abroad

Grill & Line Chef at Wahaca (2022-10 – 2024-06)

• Worked in a high-volume restaurant alongside university studies
• Maintained speed, accuracy, and consistency during peak service periods
• Developed strong teamwork and operational discipline in a fast-paced kitchen

Grill Chef & Barista at Vicki's Café (2019 – 2021)

• Combined kitchen and front-of-house responsibilities in a small team
• Delivered consistent customer service and food quality
• Gained early exposure to café operations, coffee service, and multitasking under pressure

BA (Hons) in History – University of Brighton (2021 – 2024)

A-Levels in History, Media, Sociology – Queens Park Community School (2018 – 2020)