David Cook

Head Chef with experience managing kitchen teams, designing menus, and delivering consistent service in hotels, restaurants, and resort environments. Background includes sous chef and freelance roles supporting high-volume operations.

1. Head Chef

   Oct 2022 — Mar 2023

   Designed and executed a rotating three-course evening menu for 100 guests daily. Led a team of four chefs, managed kitchen operations, ensured high hygiene standards, and maintained efficiency in a busy ski resort environment.

2. Freelance Sous Chef

   Mar 2022 — Sep 2022

   Worked alongside the Head Chef to develop and implement the summer menu. Managed high-volume service, preparing 400-700 covers daily while ensuring smooth kitchen operations and maintaining quality standards.

3. Sous Chef

   Jun 2020 — Dec 2020

   Led the kitchen in executing a six-course tasting menu, managed a team of six chefs, and oversaw high-end events. Created new dishes, maintained high hygiene standards, and helped the restaurant navigate the challenges of the COVID-19 period while pushing it forward.

4. Head Chef

   Mar 2018 — Jul 2019

   Launched new fine dining, banqueting, and wedding menus for up to 250 guests. Managed a 60-cover restaurant, 34-room hotel, and lodges, overseeing a team of seven chefs. Rebuilt the kitchen from scratch under new ownership, sourced local ingredients, and maintained a continuous 5-star EHO rating.