Simon Ives
CHEF / BUSINESS OWNER
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About
Over the past 40 years I have built up a wealth of knowledge and experience. Although largely hospitality based, in the past 23 years, owning my own business has given me a wide range of transferable skills. I have a strong work ethic and I am keen to give my best to any task I undertake.
Some of my proudest achievements are transforming a once failing business into a thriving bar and brasserie and also seeing some of the people I trained becoming successful caterers in their own right. Outside of work I like to keep myself fit. I cycle and swim regularly.
I also volunteered at Morley Rugby Club for approximately 8 years and trained to be a Level 2 England Rugby Coach. It was a pleasure to grow our team from just 4 members to a team of 28 when I left. I am looking to start a new journey and become a valued member of your team.
Experience
Chef - Peter's Food service - Ossett
(2025-01 - 2026-01)
Chef and Cafe Proprietor - Cafe Fude - Leeds
(2003-01 - 2025-01)
- Managing the running of the business including accounts, staff, utilities
- Food preparation and Hygiene
- Stock purchasing and stock control
- Regulating food hygiene
- Maintaining equipment
Commis Chef - Russell Hotel - Harrogate
(1984-01 - 1986-01)
- Taking direction from other senior staff
- Attending college
- Learning all aspects of food preparation and food hygiene
Chef de Partie - Grand St Ledger Hotel - Doncaster
(1986-01 - 1988-01)
- Taking direction from senior staff
- Managing own section of kitchen
- Continuing to learn
Sous Chef - Norfolk Arms Hotel - Arundel
(1989-01 - 1991-01)
- Senior member of team
- All aspects of food preparation and hygiene
- Covered Head chef on days off
Head Chef - Dukes Restaurant - Arundel
(1991-01 - 1994-01)
- Management of other staff
- Menu preparation, purchasing and costings
- All aspects of food preparation and hygiene
Head Chef - Woodies Wine Bar - Chichester
(1994-01 - 2000-01)
- Management of other staff
- Menu preparation, purchasing and costings
- All aspects of food preparation and hygiene
Head Chef - Nags Head - Chichester
(2000-01 - 2002-01)
- Management of other staff
- Menu preparation, purchasing and costings
- All aspects of food preparation and hygiene
Education
City in Guilds in Catering - Catering - Harrogate College of Further Education (1984-01 - 1985-01)
O Levels - Queen Elizabeth Grammar School (1978-01 - 1983-01)
