James Morrison
Recent History graduate with hands-on experience in artisan bakery, restaurant kitchens, and café environments
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About
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.
Experience
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
Education
BA (Hons) in History – University of Brighton (2021 – 2024)
A-Levels in History, Media, Sociology – Queens Park Community School (2018 – 2020)
