Neal Chainey
Dorchester,Dorset
Summary
Highly motivated, experienced, conscientious, creative professional with a passion for seasonality and foraged dishes. Possesses a positive attitude and calm disposition under pressure whilst providing high quality cookery with a modern British style, committed to delivering innovated and exceptional, dining experiences.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work history
Chef/Restaurant Owner
Self
Dorchester, Dorset
2023.07 - 2024.12
- Managed a modern european, small plates restaurant providing high quality, diverse, locally sourced, foraged dishes.
- Participated in local food festivals, elevated restaurant's reputation within the community.
- Achieved Google top rated restaurant in local area.
Chef/Owner (private catering company)
Self
Dorchester, Dorset
2021.06 - 2023.07
- Catering to weddings and private and corporate events.
- Management of large kitchen and FOH teams to deliver high quality customer satisfaction.
- High emphasis on seasonal, locally sourced, foraged menus.
Senior Sous Chef
Yalbury Cottage
Dorchester, Dorset
2019.04 - 2021.05
- Managing and training a small brigade to deliver high end dishes.
- Improved operational efficiency by implementing new procedures in food handling protocols.
- Developed a personal passion for seeking locally foraged ingredients.
Senior Chef de Partie
Grand Hotel Kronenhof
St Moritz, Switzerland
2017.11 - 2019.03
- Oversaw a team of chefs in the Garde manger section.
- Ensured quality of ingredients and consistent high levels of cooking.
- The role in this five star establishment induced a passion for producing food of world class standards.
Chef de Partie
Yalbury Cottage
Dorchester, Dorset
2016.08 - 2017.09
Junior Sous Chef
Fridays Riverside
Brisbane, Australia
2014.02 - 2016.06
Chef de Partie
Toro Bravo
Brisbane, Australia
2013.09 - 2014.02
Chef de Partie
Fridays Riverside
Brisbane, Australia
2013.04 - 2013.09
Chef de Partie
Left Bank Restaurant
Melbourne, Australia
2013.01 - 2013.03
Commis Chef
East Dorset Golf And Country Club
Wareham, Dorset
2011.10 - 2012.12
Apprentice Chef
The New Inn
Cerne Abbas, Dorset
2010.06 - 2011.10
Education
NVQ Level 3 - Professional Cookery
Weymouth College
WeymouthGCSEs - Maths, English, Science, Food Tech
The Thomas Hardye School
DorchesterSkills
- Team Leader
- Menu Development
- Experienced Forager
- Highly Efficient
- Accomplished Trainer and Mentor
- Forecasting and Planning
- Self Motivated
Timeline
Chef/Restaurant Owner
Self
2023.07 - 2024.12
Chef/Owner (private catering company)
Self
2021.06 - 2023.07
Senior Sous Chef
Yalbury Cottage
2019.04 - 2021.05
Senior Chef de Partie
Grand Hotel Kronenhof
2017.11 - 2019.03
Chef de Partie
Yalbury Cottage
2016.08 - 2017.09
Junior Sous Chef
Fridays Riverside
2014.02 - 2016.06
Chef de Partie
Toro Bravo
2013.09 - 2014.02
Chef de Partie
Fridays Riverside
2013.04 - 2013.09
Chef de Partie
Left Bank Restaurant
2013.01 - 2013.03
Commis Chef
East Dorset Golf And Country Club
2011.10 - 2012.12
Apprentice Chef
The New Inn
2010.06 - 2011.10
NVQ Level 3 - Professional Cookery
Weymouth College
GCSEs - Maths, English, Science, Food Tech
The Thomas Hardye School