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Michael Hancorn

Perth,WA

Summary

Dynamic kitchen manager and event coordinator with a proven track record at Ravens Causeway Herefordshire Golf Club. Expert in menu development and staff training, I excel in cost management and quality control, delivering exceptional dining experiences. My leadership skills foster teamwork, ensuring compliance with food safety standards while enhancing guest satisfaction. I consider myself a dedicated professional offering experience contributing to team success. Friendly, outgoing and reliable professional in restaurant industry with background in cooking and management responsibilities. Passionate about maximizing kitchen productivity.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

kitchen manager/event and wedding coordinator

Ravens causeway Herefordshire golf club
hereford, herefordshire
10.2022 - 01.2025
  • Managed kitchen operations and ensured compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Trained and supervised kitchen staff on food preparation and cooking techniques.
  • Ordered and maintained inventory of food supplies and kitchen equipment.
  • Oversaw daily operations of the kitchen including meal preparation, cooking methods, portion sizes and plate presentation.
  • Maintained accurate records of food costs, labor costs, waste management and other related expenses.
  • Collaborated with chefs to create innovative recipes that utilized fresh ingredients from local suppliers.

private dining/ Pop up Street food

Trig food
hay on wye, powys
03.2022 - 10.2022
  • Working both independently on my own food pop-up and alongside a good friend, helping them to launch what is now a successful private dining and events catering company.
  • Coordinated private dining events to ensure seamless guest experiences.
  • Developed menus in collaboration with chefs for various occasions.
  • Oversaw event setup, including table arrangements and decor selection.

Head chef/Kitchen Manager

Drovers rest glamping and holiday
dorstone, hay on wye, powys
04.2021 - 04.2022
  • Managing both an organic garden and an outdoor fire kitchen, providing fire-cooked meals for both staying guests and the public.
  • providing unique wedding experiences via a true "gate to plate" menu incorporating both produce and livestock from the working farm on site
  • Supervised kitchen staff to ensure efficiency and quality in food preparation.
  • Developed seasonal menus showcasing local ingredients for glamping guests.

Head Butcher

Small farms organic butchers
hay on wye, powys
04.2020 - 03.2021
  • During COVID, many businesses closed, especially in the hospitality industries. I jumped back into work as quickly as I could.
  • Managed daily meat preparation and cutting processes for customer orders.
  • Oversaw inventory management, including stock rotation and supply ordering.
  • Collaborated with suppliers to maintain quality and freshness of products.
  • Developed custom cuts based on customer specifications and preferences.
  • increased sales by using my catering skills to add new product lines

Head chef/ sous Chef

Cotto
hereford, herefordshire
11.2019 - 04.2020
  • Designed innovative seasonal menus to enhance dining experience.
  • Managed kitchen staff, ensuring smooth daily operations and teamwork.
  • Trained new kitchen staff in food safety regulations and proper cooking techniques.
  • Researched culinary trends to keep menu offerings fresh and appealing.
  • a job i only ever left due to covid and a business i have a working relationship with to this day

Grill chef/ Event chef

The beefy boys
hereford, Herefordshire
03.2015 - 11.2019
  • Working with what is now a "world Burger champion" and BBQ specialist business who feature on UK television in there early days helping lauch restaurants and establish themselves on the food scene across the UK
  • Grilled meats and vegetables to perfection using various cooking techniques.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely meal preparation.
  • Monitored food safety standards and ensured compliance with health regulations.

Apprentice Butcher

Phillips and Preece family butchers
hereford, Herefordshire
10.2011 - 03.2015
  • Worked closely with management team to develop strategies for increasing efficiency in the production process.
  • Operated meat slicing machines to cut, trim, bone, tie, grind, and package meat products.
  • Maintained retail shelves fully stocked, ensuring proper rotation of perishable products to prevent expiration and waste.

Education

GED -

Hereford Sixth Form Collage
Hereford
05-2011

Skills

  • Kitchen operations
  • Food safety compliance
  • Inventory management
  • Menu development
  • Staff training
  • Event coordination
  • Cost management
  • Quality control
  • Customer service
  • Leadership skills
  • Budget management
  • Problem solving

Timeline

kitchen manager/event and wedding coordinator

Ravens causeway Herefordshire golf club
10.2022 - 01.2025

private dining/ Pop up Street food

Trig food
03.2022 - 10.2022

Head chef/Kitchen Manager

Drovers rest glamping and holiday
04.2021 - 04.2022

Head Butcher

Small farms organic butchers
04.2020 - 03.2021

Head chef/ sous Chef

Cotto
11.2019 - 04.2020

Grill chef/ Event chef

The beefy boys
03.2015 - 11.2019

Apprentice Butcher

Phillips and Preece family butchers
10.2011 - 03.2015

GED -

Hereford Sixth Form Collage

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