Stuart Donaldson

I'm a highly experienced and creative chef with a deep understanding of how to deliver a truly world class experience for my customers. I've dedicated myself to developing my knowledge and skills in every aspect of kitchen management and cooking. I've maintained a 2AA rosette standard through strong and focussed leadership, impeccable standards, and a consistent approach to developing the skill and capability of the people around me.

I'm strong and focused leader and teacher. I'm enthusiastic, ambitious and ready for a brand new and exciting challenge.

Chef at Beamish park hotel (2025-02 – Present)

Relief Chef at Adkins and Cheurfi agency (2024-02 – 2025-02)

Chef at The Parkwood (2023-11 – 2024-02)

Chef at Stockton on tees Family Hub (2023-02 – 2023-10)

Trainee career's adviser at National Career's Service (2022-10 – 2023-01)

Sous chef at Parkwood hotel Stockton (2021-09 – 2022-10)

Sous chef at Gisborough hall (2019-03 – 2021-09)

Relief chef at Adkins cheurfi agency (2017-12 – 2019-03)

Senior sous chef at Bannatyne hotel Darlington (2017-08 – 2017-12)

Head chef at The smeltery at MIMA (2017-05 – 2017-08)

Head chef at 12 Harland place (2017-02 – 2017-05)

Senior sous chef at Wynyard hall (2016-06 – 2017-02)

Head chef at Otterburn Castle (2016-01 – 2016-06)

Head chef at The Angel (2015-11 – 2016-01)

Head chef at The Heart Of Northumberland (2015-07 – 2015-11)

Head Chef at Hotel Du Vin (2012-05 – 2015-05)

Sous Chef at Hotel Du Vin (2011-07 – 2012-05)

Senior Sous Chef at Lumley Castle (2009-10 – 2011-07)

Senior Sous Chef / Head Chef at The Grand Hotel, Tynemouth (2009-05 – 2009-10)

Production and Development Chef at Flatbread Cafe (2007-09 – 2009-07)

Head Chef at Gershwins, Newcastle upon Tyne (2006-09 – 2007-09)

Senior Chef d' Partie at Malmaison Newcastle (2004-10 – 2006-09)

GCSE in 5 subjects at grades A – C – Queen Elizabeth High School, Hexham (1992 – 1995)