Max Drouet

An experienced chef with a track record of delivering high quality cooking and kitchen management in a variety of establishments. Calm under pressure, maintaining high standards in the kitchen and a professional attitude to improving performance. A motivated individual, with a passion for cooking, keen to share experiences and develop others. I have started small businesses around my passion which drive my personal progression and offer a clear path and career goals.

Sous Chef at Folk Suffolk (2023-06 – 2026-06)

Supervision and involvement in all kitchen operations.

• Working with different local farmers daily to build dishes and maintain a farm to fork ethos
• Winning multiple awards and featuring in major publications including the observer and good living magazine
• Running masterclass courses
• Design and implementation of key events and operations

Head Chef Designate at Gusto Pronto (2022-03 – 2023-06)

• Supervision over multiple sites where help was required
• Menu creation and implementation
• Managing all areas of kitchen operations
• Launching new sites and establishing a brand identity

Head Chef at No. 4 (2022-03 – 2023-03)

• Creation of menus and specials
• Sourcing local suppliers and establishing a fresh look for a business
• Manage a team of chefs towards a new direction

Chef at Ozpole (2016-09 – 2022-02)

Whilst at the old house I oversaw 4 other tenancy sites within youngs brewery and fullers brewery. Duties included menu writing, Haccap, EHO, and any significant kitchen operational issues

Head Chef at The Old House (2016-09 – 2022-02)

• Creation of new menus and management of budgets
• Work with local suppliers, farmers, butchers and game keepers to deliver high quality local produce
• Manage a team of staff to drive personal development opportunities
• Won multiple awards such as tenancy of the year
• Daily changing menus written with seasonality in mind

Sous Chef at The Arkle Manor (2014-10 – 2016-08)

Kitchen Manager at The Swan Inn (2011-09 – 2014-10)

Sous Chef at The Beagle (2011-04 – 2011-08)

Chef at Various establishments (2009-01 – 2011-12)

Chef positions whilst travelling in Tanzania

Chef at Various establishments (2008-01 – 2008-12)

Chef positions whilst travelling in Southern Africa

Chef at Various establishments (2007-01 – 2007-12)

Chef positions whilst travelling in Australia

Commis Chef at The Ship Inn (2004-01 – 2006-12)

BTEC Diploma in Tropical Habitat Conservation

GCSEs in General Education