Eoghan Kelly
Westport,County Mayo
Summary
I have been working as a chef for the past 13 years. As much as I love my job, being extremely work-driven and passionate, I have decided to change my career path as I feel I have exhausted my potential in that field.
I am excited to work in a new environment and learn new skills. I feel my experience as Head Chef managing the daily running of a kitchen, managing staffing levels, health and safety requirements and stock supply has prepared me to easily transition into and succeed in a new career.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Head chef
Westport House Estate
Westport, County Mayo
10.2023 - Current
- Managing all kitchen operations, ensuring smooth service and high quality food preparation.
- Collaborated with suppliers for fresh and quality ingredients.
- Fostered a positive work environment, boosted team morale, particularly during very busy and stressful periods.
- To oversee staff training and maintain a positive work environment to enhance team performance.
- Upheld health and safety regulations, maintaining exemplary hygiene standards in the kitchen area.
- Trained and managed kitchen staff, issuing disciplinary action and conducting performance reviews.
- Achieved targets for staff safety, kitchen sanitation and proper food handling and storage.
- Followed health and safety guidelines to keep food storage safe, prevent spoilage and minimise cross-contamination risks including following HACCP guidelines.
Senior sous chef
Oxtail
Balla, County Mayo
06.2022 - 09.2023
- Prepared gourmet dishes with utmost precision and creativity.
- Contributed to increased patronage through consistent top-quality service delivery.
- Maintained high standards of food hygiene for superior customer satisfaction.
Chef
The Pantry and Corkscrew
Westport, County Mayo
01.2020 - 06.2022
- I worked throughout the pandemic launching a very successful Mexican-style take-away service.
Head chef
This Must be the Place
Westport, County Mayo
05.2018 - 01.2020
- Involved in setting up this new establishment with a great passion and commitment whilst enjoying the challenge.
- Produced high volumes of fresh, quality, and creative dishes, meeting the demand of a busy cafe.
- Collaborated with suppliers for fresh and quality ingredients procurement.
Head chef
Cians on Bridge Street
Westport, County Mayo
06.2016 - 05.2018
- Employed as head chef in the opening of a fine dining restaurant.
- Coordinated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless service delivery.
- Instituted a rotation system to minimise food waste.
- Developed seasonal menus to offer variety and freshness in dishes served.
- Hired, managed and trained kitchen staff, maintaining competent and optimal performance and skill development.
Sous chef
The Towers
Westport, County Mayo
03.2016 - 06.2016
- Part of a team in the re-opening of a business after a long closure.
- Served high end food pub food in a very busy and challenging fast-paced environment.
- Acted as head chef when required, maintaining continuity of service and quality.
Commis chef
The Mill Times
Westport, County Mayo
09.2015 - 03.2016
- Maintained high hygiene standards throughout kitchen operations.
- Ensured proper portion control reducing unnecessary wastage.
- Assisted in large-scale catering events, ensuring successful execution.
Kitchen porter
The Sheebeen
Westport, County Mayo
01.2012 - 09.2015
- Cleaned work surfaces, ensured hygiene standards were met.
- Assisted chefs in food preparation for efficient meal service.
- Unloaded deliveries, stored items properly and stored food adhering to food hygiene regulations.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Culinary Arts
Letterkenny Institute of Technology
Killybegs, County Donegal 09.2013 - 04.2015
Honours - Leaving Certificate
Rice College
Westport, County Mayo 09.2000 - 06.2005
Skills
- Strong and enthusiastic work ethic
- Adaptability and problem-solving
- Good communication skills
- Hazardous waste management
- SOP implementation
- Health and safety awareness (HACCP)
- Excellent time management
References by Request
Thomas Haughton, Westport Estate
Colm Cronin, The Sheebeen
Susan Timothy, This Must be the Place
Timeline
Head chef
Westport House Estate
10.2023 - Current
Senior sous chef
Oxtail
06.2022 - 09.2023
Chef
The Pantry and Corkscrew
01.2020 - 06.2022
Head chef
This Must be the Place
05.2018 - 01.2020
Head chef
Cians on Bridge Street
06.2016 - 05.2018
Sous chef
The Towers
03.2016 - 06.2016
Commis chef
The Mill Times
09.2015 - 03.2016
Certificate of Higher Education - Culinary Arts
Letterkenny Institute of Technology
09.2013 - 04.2015
Kitchen porter
The Sheebeen
01.2012 - 09.2015
Honours - Leaving Certificate
Rice College
09.2000 - 06.2005
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