The Burnt Chef Project

A globally recognised non-profit raising awareness, providing training and market-leading support for mental health issues within the hospitality trade. 

We generate funds to do so through sales of branded apparel, corporate training and fundraising. As a registered not-for-profit profits are used to create change by focussing on the wellbeing of individuals, businesses, and teams, in order to improve the sustainability of the industry and challenge stigma. 

Proudly implemented:
🎧 The Burnt Chef Journal Podcast
💬 The Burnt Chef Support Service UK (free 24/7 text based support service. Text BURNTCHEF to 85258)
🎓 The Burnt Chef Academy Training App
🧑‍🏫 Over 45 College Talks (1500 students so far)
🫂 The Burnt Chef Ambassador Programme with 120+ International Volunteer Ambassadors
🗣️ Unlimited Therapy and Mental Fitness App. Available globally in 9 different languages
🖤 Accreditation Scheme (coming soon 2 years in development)

CEO/Founder

CHOW - Culinary Hospitality Outreach & Wellness

I'm pleased to announce I have joined the Board for CHOW to impart any knowledge and experience I have of growing a successful non-profit in order to contribute to CHOW's growth.

As part of my role I'll be aiding CHOW in increasing their reach of peer support facilitators by fundraising and recruiting more volunteers through a partnership with The Burnt Chef Project.

An incredible opportunity for both organisations to help even more hospitality professionals on a global scale.

Board Member

Laser Assault Somerset

A passion turned business venture focussed on getting people into the outdoors and moving in all weather. 

Birthdays, corporate days and competitions using state-of-the-art laser tag equipment with a range of 250m+.

Team Deathmatch | Defuse the Bomb | All vs All | One Shot One Kill | Capture the Flag

Director

Round the Twist Fanpage

I setup this fanpage in 2008 after being a fan of the series and noticing there wasn't a page. Currently at 30k followers on Facebook.

Owner

Nose 2 Tail Photography

Owner of Kris Hall Food Photography.

As an experienced Sales Manager who has worked in the food wholesale business for a number of years I work closely with chefs and business owners to capture their perfect dish, menu or portfolio shot within this self employed venture!

Country Fare Foodservice

Managing five sales professionals – looking after internal sales and commercial operations, but also undertaking key external sales pitches and meetings with high spending key accounts and top business prospects. As a key member of the management team, I am responsible for:

• Achieving growth in the business, setting new selling standards;

• Ensuring the sales team are over achieving their targets as individuals and a team;

• Setting objectives for the team as well as targets, and coaching and performance management;

• Recruitment of dynamic sales professionals;

• Building and maintaining long-lasting go-to client relationships, working with them to ensure all needs are met by the business;

• Working closely with the Director to deliver company performance and objectives;

• Identifying emerging markets and market shifts, ensuring the business is always innovative and presenting itself at the right quality and price in the current market.

Sales and Marketing Manager/Head of Sales

The Fine Food Company Wincanton

- Responsible for new business development and key account management of 250+ accounts.

- Dealing directly with business owners, Executive and Head Chefs this role involves the promotion of over 5,000 specialist ingredients to restaurants, pubs, caterers, manufacturers and hotels.

- Increasing company turnover through the use of effective account management, up-selling and customer service experience.

- Sales of specialist products including cheese, charcuterie, olives, game, nuts, oils, fresh fruit and vegetables directly into Fine Dining establishments and Michelin Starred restaurants. 

- Currently cover Bristol, Bath and Cotswolds as well as the surrounding areas to Wincanton.

Sales Key Account Manager

Protected Travel Services

As Business Development Manager for Protected Travel Services. I was solely responsible for brand development, sales and account management.

Examples of this role include:

•	Designing a credible company brand from scratch
•	Creating new business accounts
•	Lead generation, client communication, relationship building
•	Product development
•	Monitoring key industry developments to identify and react to opportunities presented 
•	Marketing literature and website design 
•	Web site traffic growth (Google Adwords, Referrals, SEO & Social Media)
•	Assisting clients with business plan & financial forecast development
•	Prospecting via cold calling and networking
•	Understanding business challenges, identifying opportunities and overcoming challenges
•	Implementation of affiliate referral schemes to increase business opportunities
•	Face to face client meetings
•	Designing and implementing Google Adwords campaign

Business Development Manager

RIAS

•	Outbound sales in the Home Repair sector
•	KPI management
•	Member of software support team
•	Managed team members as well as provided regular coaching and reviews 
•	Training of new staff. 

During this time I gained detailed experience of the insurance industry and FSA regulations.

Senior Insurance Advisor

ICS Temperature Control

•	Comprehensive database management
•	Regular marketing
•	Lead generation, client communication, relationship building
•	Networking to improve business potential
•	Handling sales relating to mechanical engineering 
•	Managing client accounts in multiple areas of the country

B2B Sales

As the CEO and Founder of The Burnt Chef Project, I lead a globally recognised non-profit that raises awareness, provides training, and offers market-leading support for mental health issues within the hospitality industry. With over 4.5 years of experience in this field, I have successfully launched and managed multiple initiatives that empower individuals, businesses, and teams to improve their wellbeing and sustainability, and to challenge stigma and discrimination.

Some of the key achievements of The Burnt Chef Project include the creation of the Burnt Chef Journal Podcast, the Burnt Chef Support Service UK, the Burnt Chef Academy Training App, and the Burnt Chef Ambassador Programme, which have reached and helped thousands of hospitality professionals across the world. In addition, I serve as a Board Member for CHOW, a non-profit that provides peer support and wellness resources for the culinary community, and as a Director for Laser Assault Somerset, a business venture that promotes outdoor activities and fun for all ages. 

My core competencies include concept design, marketing, sales, personnel management, project management, and business management. 

I am also a passionate and creative keynote speaker, mentor, and stress reduction and cultural change expert, who strives to inspire and motivate others to achieve their personal and professional goals.

Kris Hall MIH

Incipio Group

People Director

Head of People

Young & Co Brewery, PLC

Responsible for all learning, training and development across the business: 
•	Created and Implemented a new Appraisal process to enable formal measuring and resource 
        planning.
•	Designed and delivered a clear Career Pathway for all staff to reach their full potential.
•	Wrote and rolled out a whole programme of innovative and inspirational Leadership training 
        courses, including but not limited to; Developing our People, Understanding P&L’s and Sales 
        Impact and Train the Trainer.
•	Increased internal succession rate.
•	Full ownership, development and growth of the Apprenticeship Team with an emphasis on 
        Operations and culture.
•	Developed and educated a hierarchical, cascading, quarterly review system throughout the 
        company.
•	Regularly presented new innovation to the Board of Directors.
•	Coached and Mentored Retail Directors, Retail Business Managers, General Managers and all 
        Support Functions.
•	Liaised at all levels within the commercial industry.
•	Introduced a Psychometric Testing tool, highlighting personality indicators to aid better work 
        relationships and communication.
•	Worked with the UKs leading Hospitality Learning and Retail Training Provider to design, develop 
        and implement a bespoke online Learning Management System ensuring consistent, responsive 
        communications both in-house and with external Customers.
•	Composed and formalised all Operations, Learning and Development and Apprenticeship process 
        documentation.

Head of Learning and Development

Mitchells & Butlers PLC

Full responsibility for the integration of Training and Development capability and controls from Orchid into Mitchells & Butler:
•	Created and delivered an integration operations model amalgamating 183 businesses.
•	Devised and implemented a new Organisation Structure.
•	Introduced and managed deployment initiatives. 
•	Coached and Mentored at all levels across both companies.
•	Set up strategic intervention with training execution.
•	Produced clear and concise resource planning documentation, ensuring retention where possible.
•	Delivered a targeted guest feedback metric to ensure consistent engagement between the 
        integration sites and their Customers during transition.
•	Assisted in the increase on net sales via training and implementation of an award winning General 
        Manager program.
•	Organised and facilitated ensuring Level 3 Food Safety and Level 3 Fire, Health and safety across 
        all 183 management teams.
•	Devised and delivered an award winning Apprenticeship Scheme of both back and front of house 
        staff, culminating in an uplift in sales.
•	Worked alongside divisional experts to write Management Development modules in Sales, 
        Marketing, Operations, P&L, Stock and Personal effectiveness.

Head of Training and Development

Orchid Group

•	Devised, developed and implemented the Career Pathway, ensuring successful integration with the 
        award winning “Steps to Excellence” Graduate Scheme.
•	Created and co-ordinated effective training solutions supporting the whole business to aid in the 
        increase of sales.
•	Managed and facilitated the NVQ programme.
•	Responsible for all aspects of Recruitment, from on boarding, placement and induction to 
        succession planning.
•	Constructed and managed the continuous evolution of operational training documents across all 
        sectors of the company.
•	Coached and Mentored area managers, focusing on operations, sales, development and ROI.
•	Hired and counselled three new Graduate Trainers.
•	Designed and developed an online network for Training Managers to support all business sectors, 
        including workbooks explaining each step of the career ladder.

Training and Development Manager

CAKEWALK PRODUCTIONS

•	Produced six Independent, low budget films for festival distribution.
•	Raised Funding for private investors and public bodies
•	Recruited, contracted and managed production teams
•	Instigated and full responsibility for Youth Placement Schemes.

Film Production

I am an authentic, creative leader. My strengths lie within communication and organisation and I consider myself to be strategic, efficient, committed, inspirational and impactful.

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The Battle

Kris Hall MIH

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