James Christopher Pate

James Christopher Pate has a diverse work experience starting in 2011 as a Sous Chef at the Plough Inn Wigglesworth. James Christopher then worked as an English Teacher at Nanhai International Kindergarden from September 2012 to October 2014. Following this, they joined Holroyd Howe in November 2014 as a Deputy Catering Manager, responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of a private school's catering department. In February 2019, they became a Catering Manager at Thomas Franks Ltd, where they managed a team of 25 staff across three sites and four kitchens, providing daily meals for over 700 pupils and staff. In September 2021, they transitioned to the role of Business Development Manager within the same company, and in July 2023, they were promoted to the position of Head of Sales - North & Scotland.

James Christopher Pate attended Clitheroe Royal Grammar School from 2001 to 2008. James Christopher then obtained a Level 3 certification in Hospitality Supervision Leadership from Hit Training in 2016-2017. In 2019-2022, they pursued a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and Management, as well as a Bachelor of Science with a Chartered Management Qualification in Business Management and Leadership from Blackburn College (UK). Additionally, in 2012-2013, they completed an NVQ in Professional Cookery.