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Marco Ellis

Chef de Partie & Modern British Cook

A hands-on chef with confident prep, service, and plating experience across fresh British menus, Sunday roasts, private events, and seasonal specials.

Bristol, United KingdomContact01908 410917

RECRUITER FOCUS

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A quick section for managers and recruiters to see the main selling points before reading the full work history.

Service

Reliable section work

Highlights prep lists, starters, garnish, and busy Sunday service experience.

Food

Signature plate

Gives managers a quick sense of style, standards, and menu confidence.

Standards

Clean handovers

Shows food safety, stock rotation, allergen awareness, and team communication.

Core Skills
Fresh prepGrill and garnishSauce workStock rotationFood safetyService timingSeasonal specialsTeam communicationSupplier awarenessEvent menus
Profile Highlights

Works cleanly through prep lists, fridge checks, and busy service handovers.

Comfortable across starters, mains, desserts, Sunday lunch, and function menus.

Uses a simple visual CV layout to show personality, dishes, kitchen standards, and service reliability.

Adds menu-style sections for signature dishes, favourite plates, training, and kitchen achievements.

Chef preparing fresh food in a professional kitchen for a CV website concept

SIGNATURE PIECE

Pan-Seared Sea Bass, Lemon Herb Butter, Crushed New Potatoes

A clean, bright signature plate built around crisp skin, balanced acidity, fresh herbs, and a fast service garnish that still looks polished on the pass.

Fish cookeryButter sauceHerb garnishSeasonal greens
Favourite Dishes
Slow-braised beef shin ragu
Roast chicken with thyme jus
Wild mushroom risotto
Sticky toffee pudding
Charred broccoli with chilli and garlic
Fresh focaccia with rosemary salt

WORK HISTORY

Expandable Role Summary

Chef de Partie

Independent gastro pub

2022 - Present
  • Runs starters and garnish sections during lunch, dinner, and high-volume Sunday services.
  • Prepares sauces, vegetables, fish, meat portions, and daily specials from fresh ingredients.
  • Supports junior kitchen staff with prep standards, cleaning routines, and plating consistency.

Commis Chef

City centre hotel restaurant

2019 - 2022
  • Built strong foundations in knife skills, prep discipline, breakfast service, and banqueting.
  • Assisted with plated events, buffet service, stock checks, and allergy-aware kitchen processes.
  • Learned to keep calm during service while communicating clearly with chefs and front of house.

Kitchen Assistant

Family-run cafe and bakery

2017 - 2019
  • Prepared sandwiches, salads, soups, traybakes, and daily lunch specials.
  • Kept wash-up, storage, and cleaning routines moving during busy daytime trade.
  • Developed an early interest in fresh bread, simple desserts, and seasonal cafe food.
Education

Level 2 Professional Cookery

Food Safety Level 2

Allergen awareness training

First aid at work

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Roles

48h

Concept

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