Kevin Wood

I have 35 years experience as a chef, 22 of those as a head chef. I have worked my way up through my profession and have worked at both 1 and 2 rosette establishments. In my current role as head chef at Orton Hall Hotel I have successfully led my brigade to maintain 1 rosette standard for the duration of my time in the role.

I am also proud to be a Master Craftsman in the Craft Guild of Chefs. I am classically trained and use that training on a daily basis to develop modern styles of food both alongside other members of the brigade and also individually in order to set the tone of a new menu or re-imagine a well known dish.

Head Chef - Orton Hall Hotel - Orton Longueville, Peterborough, PE2 7DN

(1998-10)

Running a multi food outlet in a 4 star 1 rosette hotel. Ensuring standards are improved, budgets met, profits made, training health and hygiene practices are carried out and any other job a head chef does.

Head Chef - Priory Hotel - Bury St Edmonds

(1997-06 - 1998-10)

Developing food production, developing and improving the reputation.

Chef Tournant - Seckford Hall Hotel - Woodbridge, Suffolk

(1996-10 - 1997-06)

Worked through all sections of the kitchen, raising standards.

Chef Tournant/Acting Sous Chef - Redworth Hall Hotel - Redworth, County Durham

(1996-03 - 1996-10)

Working on larder and pastry, for both restaurants one of which was 2 AA rosettes.

Sous Chef - Willerby Manor Hotel - Well Lane, Willerby, East Yorkshire

(1993-01)

• Training staff on the banqueting section
• Helped to achieve AA rosette rating
• Outside catering for which I was Chef in Charge

Chef - Lairgate Hotel - Beverley

(1992-09 - 1993-01)

Member of a small brigade with general kitchen duties.

Head Chef - Rendezvous Restaurant - Cotta Court, Cottingham, East Yorks

(1991-02 - 1992-09)

Sous Chef - Trios Restaurant - Hull

(1990-07 - 1991-02)

Senior Chef de Partie - Pembrooke Hotel - Blackpool

(1990-02 - 1990-07)

Senior Chef de Partie - Rushkin Hotel - Blackpool

(1989-02 - 1990-02)

Chef de Partie - Park House Hotel - Blackpool

(1988-05 - 1989-02)

Chef de Partie - Newlands Park Hotel - Hull

(1987-10 - 1988-05)

Head Chef - Marina Post House Hotel - Hull

(1987-04 - 1987-10)

Apprentice Chef - Stakis Paragon Hotel - Hull

(1983-09 - 1987-04)

City and Guilds - Culinary - Hull College of F.E. (1983 - 1986)

CSE - Multiple - Cottingham High School (1981 - 1983)