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
07.2023 - 12.2024
- 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
06.2021 - 07.2023
- 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
04.2019 - 05.2021
- 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
11.2017 - 03.2019
- 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
08.2016 - 09.2017
Junior Sous Chef
Fridays Riverside
Brisbane, Australia
02.2014 - 06.2016
Chef de Partie
Toro Bravo
Brisbane, Australia
09.2013 - 02.2014
Chef de Partie
Fridays Riverside
Brisbane, Australia
04.2013 - 09.2013
Chef de Partie
Left Bank Restaurant
Melbourne, Australia
01.2013 - 03.2013
Commis Chef
East Dorset Golf And Country Club
Wareham, Dorset
10.2011 - 12.2012
Apprentice Chef
The New Inn
Cerne Abbas, Dorset
06.2010 - 10.2011
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
07.2023 - 12.2024
Chef/Owner (private catering company)
Self
06.2021 - 07.2023
Senior Sous Chef
Yalbury Cottage
04.2019 - 05.2021
Senior Chef de Partie
Grand Hotel Kronenhof
11.2017 - 03.2019
Chef de Partie
Yalbury Cottage
08.2016 - 09.2017
Junior Sous Chef
Fridays Riverside
02.2014 - 06.2016
Chef de Partie
Toro Bravo
09.2013 - 02.2014
Chef de Partie
Fridays Riverside
04.2013 - 09.2013
Chef de Partie
Left Bank Restaurant
01.2013 - 03.2013
Commis Chef
East Dorset Golf And Country Club
10.2011 - 12.2012
Apprentice Chef
The New Inn
06.2010 - 10.2011
NVQ Level 3 - Professional Cookery
Weymouth College
GCSEs - Maths, English, Science, Food Tech
The Thomas Hardye School
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