Darren Rea

Head Chef at Hickory's Smokehouse Limited

Darren Rea has extensive work experience in the restaurant industry. Darren is currently the Head Chef at Hickorys Smokehouse, a position they have held since November 2021. Prior to this, they served as the Head of Commercial Operations at the University of York Students' Union (YUSU) from April 2021 to November 2021. Darren also has a long history with TGI Fridays UK, where they held various managerial roles over the years, including Manager from February 2019 to April 2021, Restaurant Manager from February 2015 to April 2021, Kitchen Manager from September 2008 to February 2015, and Kitchen Manager from August 2007 to September 2008. Before their time at TGI Fridays, Darren was a Store Manager at Starbucks from August 2006 to August 2007. Darren'scareer in the restaurant industry began at TGI Fridays UK in July 1999, where they worked as a Kitchen Manager until August 2006.

Darren Rea attended Garibaldi Comprehensive from 1990 to 1996. No degree or specific field of study was mentioned.

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  • Head Chef

    November, 2021 - present