Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Adam Cowan

Renfrew,PA

Summary

Achievements

2019 Top Sales for Springfield Restaurant Grou

Private Events

Annual Charity Golf Outing

Monthly Wine Dinners

Catering ON/OFF site

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Chef Log Cabin Inn

Springfield Restaurant Group
Zelienople, PA
06.2025 - Current
  • Oversaw kitchen operations and menu management ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations to maintain high standards.
  • Handled all product inventory, purchases, and costs within a monthly budget.
  • Trained and mentored sous chefs, prep cooks, dishwashers cultivating talent and promoting a collaborative kitchen environment.
  • Managed vendor relationships by negotiating weekly bids. Serve Safe Certification

Assistant General Manager, Springfield Grille

Springfield Restaurant Group
Mars, PA
06.2024 - 06.2025
  • Assisted in daily operations to enhance customer satisfaction and service efficiency.
  • Coordinated staff schedules in kitchen and house staff to optimize workforce management.
  • Resolved customer complaints effectively, maintaining positive guest experiences and loyalty.

Executive Chef, Springfield Grille

Springfield Restaurant Group
Mars, PA
06.2018 - 06.2023
  • Developed and executed innovative menu offerings to enhance guest satisfaction and dining experience.
  • Managed kitchen operations, ensuring adherence to food safety regulations and quality standards.
  • Streamlined inventory management processes, reducing waste and optimizing ingredient usage.

Sous Chef

Springfield Grille
Mars, PA
06.2015 - 10.2018

Prepared meals for lunch, dinner and daily specials.

Trained line cooks for salad preparation, appetizer preparation, grill lead. Collaborated with head chef on menu.

Education

High School Diploma -

Seneca Valley High School
Harmony, PA

Skills

    Fine Dining

    Leadership

    Mentorship

    Butchering

    Adaptability

Timeline

Executive Chef Log Cabin Inn

Springfield Restaurant Group
06.2025 - Current

Assistant General Manager, Springfield Grille

Springfield Restaurant Group
06.2024 - 06.2025

Executive Chef, Springfield Grille

Springfield Restaurant Group
06.2018 - 06.2023

Sous Chef

Springfield Grille
06.2015 - 10.2018

High School Diploma -

Seneca Valley High School