Michael Loftus

All sections of kitchen preparation and serving breakfast, lunch, evening meals IDDSI trained. Meeting various dietary requirements

Chef de Partie at BUPA Richmond Care Village (2020-03 – Present)

• All sections of kitchen preparation and serving breakfast, lunch, evening meals
• IDDSI trained. Meeting various dietary requirements

Head chef at The Swan at Lamport and The Sun Inn (McManus Pub Company) (2009-02 – 2019-12)

• Overseeing a team of four chefs in an award winning bistro pub in stunning surroundings
• Input into shared menu
• Varied range of weekly specials
• Overseeing all kitchen aspects including rotas, stocks and staff training
• Achieving gross profit targets

Head chef at Bold Dragoon (2007-08 – 2009-01)

• Head chef of village pub
• Design and development of lunch and evening menus

Head Chef at Corkers - Champagne and Cocktail Bar (2006-06 – 2007-03)

• Head Chef at a contemporary, chic bar serving tapas and a variety of hot and cold dishes

Head chef at The Artichoke Public House (2004-08 – 2006-04)

• Head chef of busy vibrant village pub with a 45 seated dining area and garden

Partner, Manager and Chef at The Two Brewers Public House (2002-01 – 2004-08)

• A local community public house close to the Barbican Arts, Musical and Theatre Centre

Junior Sous Chef at Harvey Nicholls (2001-05 – 2002-01)

• Café/restaurant
• Responsible for running the kitchen, in the absence of the Head Chef
• Regularly managing in excess of 1000 covers

Various positions at Temporary agency offering a variety of work placements (2000-05 – 2001-05)

• Coca Cola, London
• Dorchester Hotel, London
• Rules, London
• Landmark Hotel, London

2nd Commis Chef at Mayfair Intercontinental (1995-08 – 1996-08)

1st Commis Chef at Mayfair Intercontinental (1996-08 – 1997-09)

Demi Chef de Partie at Mayfair Intercontinental (1997-09 – 1999-08)

Chef de Partie at Mayfair Intercontinental (1999-08 – 2000-05)

GCSE in Art, Double Science – Roade Comprehensive School (1989-06 – 1993-05)

NVQ II in Catering and Hospitality – Northampton College, Northampton (1993-09 – 1995-07)

Certification in Basic Food and Hygiene – Northampton College, Northampton