Jhonas Lewis
Miramar,FL
Summary
Personal Chef with five years of experience cooking in commercial and residential kitchens. Delivers deep passion for food, large repertoire of ethnic and classic dishes and self-motivation to learn new recipes. Creates menus built around client preferences to cultivate satisfaction and drive referrals. Talented kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations. Experienced with creating gourmet meal plans tailored to specific dietary needs. Sourcing ingredients, and controlling budgets
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Chef
Move Around Management
Miami, Florida
06.2021 - Current
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action and performance reviews.
- Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation and safety processes.
- Estimated food consumption and requisitioned food, selected and developed recipes, standardized production recipes for consistent quality and established presentation technique.
- Generated employee schedules, work assignments and determined appropriate compensation rates.
- Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for Charters.
- Increased profits and efficiency 20% by building optimal inventory control model
Personal Chef
Private Residence
Miramar, FL
03.2020 - Current
- Prepared meals high on nutritional value following every family member’s dietary requirements
- Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation and safety processes.
- Developed recipe inventory to offer meal options for variety of tastes and needs.
- Prepared and served meals for small dinner parties and large events and complied with diet requests and special accommodations.
- Inventoried food, ingredient and supply stock to prepare and plan meal plans.
- Cooked 3 meals per day and served at residences or delivered to requested locations
Founder/ President
Pressed Meals
Miramar, FL
01.2016 - Current
- Organized team and delivered over 500 meals weekly to Miami-Dade and Broward County areas
- Administered operations and supervision of food preparation, quality, and food safety
- Conducted analysis and facilitated cross-planning of restaurant profitability through goods and sales
- Supervised tracking software to notify customers of food preparation, driver’s route, and delivery
- Coordinated development and management of various menus for restaurant operations.
Personal Chef
Private Client
Miami Beach, FL
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Prepared daily meals for small children with food sensitivities, with focus on child nutrition and palate development; engaged children in garden-to-table process;
- Responsible for food procurement and all kitchen and pantry organization;
- Planned and managed large parties from food prep and service to staff coordination, i.e. fundraising events, business meetings, backyard parties, etc.
- Developed menus, and oversaw quality, sanitation and safety processes.
- Inventoried food, ingredient and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Cooked 3 meals per day and served at residences or delivered to requested locations
Education
Communication - Business Administration
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL05.2016
Associate of Arts - Restaurant And Culinary Management
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Art - Miramar
Miramar, FL05.2011
Skills
- Kitchen equipment usage
- Recipes and menu planning
- Payroll and scheduling
- Food spoilage prevention
- Food plating and presentation
- Signature dish creation
- Menu planning
- Kitchen Management
- Special diets
- Food preparation and safety
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
Accomplishments
Debuted company as a featured guest on the Food Network, Rolling Loud Festival, Local Channel 4, and the South Beach Women’s Conference.
Timeline
Executive Chef
Move Around Management
06.2021 - Current
Personal Chef
Private Client
03.2021 - 03.2022
Personal Chef
Private Residence
03.2020 - Current
Founder/ President
Pressed Meals
01.2016 - Current
Communication - Business Administration
University of South Florida
Associate of Arts - Restaurant And Culinary Management
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Art - Miramar
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