Adrian Fletcher
Cranford,NJ
Summary
Chef De Cuisine and Restaurant Owner with extensive experience in optimizing kitchen workflows and maintaining high sanitation standards. Proven track record in enhancing guest satisfaction through innovative dishes and managing daily restaurant operations. Skilled in seafood preparation, menu development, and team management, bringing a proactive approach to new culinary opportunities.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef De Cuisine
Cate's Italian Garden
Bolton Landing, NY
09.2023 - Current
- Optimized kitchen workflow by delegating tasks according to individual strengths, resulting in faster ticket times during peak hours.
- Maintained high levels of sanitation and cleanliness, adhering to strict health code regulations and ensuring a safe working environment.
- Participated in regular menu tastings with ownership and management to evaluate dishes for flavor balance, presentation, and ingredient quality.
- Enhanced guest satisfaction by creating innovative and visually appealing dishes using fresh, local ingredients.
Chef De Cuisine
Diamond Point Grille
Diamond Point, NY
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Optimized kitchen workflow by delegating tasks according to individual strengths, resulting in faster ticket times during peak hours.
- Maintained high levels of sanitation and cleanliness, adhering to strict health code regulations and ensuring a safe working environment.
- Enhanced guest satisfaction by creating innovative and visually appealing dishes using fresh, local ingredients.
Restaurant Owner
Fletchers Grille
Saint James, Jamaica
03.2009 - 02.2023
- Managed payroll, daily deposits, and cost controls.
- Supervised daily restaurant operations, ensuring smooth workflow and timely resolution of any issues that arose.
- Set employee schedules, delegated work, and monitored food quality and service performance.
- Maintained positive relationships with local community and government officials.
Education
Bachelors - Woodworking And Welding
Houghton Academy
Saint James, Jamaica06.2009
High School Diploma -
Irwin High School
Saint James, Jamaica06.2007
Skills
- Seafood Preparation
- Plating techniques
- Vegetable cookery
- Leadership Qualities
- Food Safety
- Kitchen Sanitation
- Knife Skills
- Knowledge of cooking equipment
- Team Management
- Sanitation protocols
- Grilling Techniques
- Menu development
- Sauce making
- Recipe creation
- International Cuisine
Timeline
Chef De Cuisine
Cate's Italian Garden
09.2023 - Current
Chef De Cuisine
Diamond Point Grille
05.2023 - 09.2023
Restaurant Owner
Fletchers Grille
03.2009 - 02.2023
Bachelors - Woodworking And Welding
Houghton Academy
High School Diploma -
Irwin High School