Oscar Welch

Daily tracking and organisation of supplier invoices and deliveries Assisting Headchef and Sous chef in all kitchen tasks eg food prep, portion control, preparation lists and ordering Handled customer queries and complaints directly, resolving issues clearly and professionally both in person and by phone

Chef De Partie at The Skillet (2025-09 – Present)

• Daily tracking and organisation of supplier invoices and deliveries
• Assisting Headchef and Sous chef in all kitchen tasks eg food prep, portion control, preparation lists and ordering
• Handled customer queries and complaints directly, resolving issues clearly and professionally both in person and by phone
• Contributing to the restaurants ambition to achieve michelin guide status by maintaining precision, consistent high standards and pursuing quality
• Recipe adherence to achieve the headchef's vision and aims of the restaurant
• In a team of 3 chefs, keeping consistency under pressure when serving upwards of 150 covers per service
• Mise en place discipline and organisation in order to achieve the most efficient service
• Utilised strong interpersonal skills to liaise with food suppliers and provide exceptional customer service
• Junior mentorship, informal guidance of Commis chef when the headchef is unavailable

Chef de Partie at Halt Cafe Belfast (2024-01 – 2025-09)

• Contribute to weekly meetings on methods to improve customer experience, social media presence and discussions for potential collaborations with local businesses
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining exceptional standards of quality and presentation
• Effective teamwork and communication skills

Senior Chef at Neighbourhood Cafe Belfast (2022-07 – 2023-12)

• Managed a high-paced kitchen environment, effectively delegating tasks to team members and ensuring smooth operations
• Provided hands-on training and mentorship to new chefs, fostering a positive and motivating working environment
• Creation of new and exciting dishes in collaboration with the head chef, emphasising creativity and innovation using seasonal produce
• Led food preparation and service operations, leveraging multitasking abilities to maintain efficiency during busy periods

Manager at William Cafe Glasgow (2020-08 – 2022-06)

• Designing of new menu to keep up with popular trends in the market
• Implemented meticulous attention to detail in plating, ensuring the presentation of dishes met high standards
• Demonstrated excellent organisation and communication skills in leading shifts and maintaining consistent standards
• Managed staff schedules and operations to optimise productivity, working both as a team leader and on own initiative

General at Gallow Glass Events (2017-06 – 2020-09)

• Ability to learn new skills and adapt quickly due to the wide variety of jobs allocated in day to day work
• Work closely with clients in a professional and friendly manner to provide best possible service, increasing likelihood of return clients and recommendations
• Follow instructions given by crew chief or client effectively
• Traveled extensively throughout the UK to support event operation

BA in Psychology – University of Strathclyde Glasgow