Alex Jennings
Seattle,WA
Summary
Passionate and adventurous employee dedicated to creating a welcoming environment. Committed to maintaining high standards of business conduct and product quality. Firm believer in the importance of first impressions.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Sous Chef
The Woodinville Cut Shop
Woodinville, WA
06.2018 - 08.2024
- Maintained efficient food production in a confined space, ensuring high quality and guest satisfaction.
- Managed inventory and coordinated with suppliers to ensure timely delivery.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills in interacting with guests, fostering strong connections with regular customers, and promptly resolving any issues.
- Skilled in seamlessly transitioning to front of house operations, including table service and bartending, while efficiently operating POS systems.
- Implemented efficient organizational strategies to streamline production processes.
Cashier
Double DD Meats
Mountlake Terrace, WA
10.2020 - 01.2021
- Quickly learned how to properly help guests find what they are looking for, as well as learning how to use a cash register. Being from a mainly kitchen background, this was very new to me!
- My background in culinary arts has enabled me to describe various meat cuts and their preparation methods to guests who are unfamiliar with cooking these specific cuts.
- This job was a part-time gig during COVID while I was still full-time at the Woodinville cut shop, but I have since decided to go back and try my hand at butchering.
Kitchen Manager/Executive Sous Chef
Vivi Pizzeria
Woodinville, WA
05.2016 - 09.2019
- Promoted an atmosphere of teamwork among kitchen staff members by fostering open communication between team members.
- Executed off-site catering as the on-site chef, delivering great food and creating enjoyable moments with the guests.
- Menu development and the implementation of new kitchen policies have promptly enhanced food standards and sanitation measures.
- Created weekly schedules for kitchen staff members based on anticipated business volume.
Line Cook
Eurest Compass Group
Redmond, WA
10.2014 - 02.2016
- was trained under the tutelage of chefs with 30+ years of experience in the field.
- Mastered the fundamentals of various culinary techniques and consistently created quality dishes for Microsoft employees to enjoy during their lunch breaks.
- I have experience working at various food stations, including the burger station, pizza station, salad bar, and the 'Global' station, which features a rotating selection of regional cuisines from around the world.
- Managing guest relations and promptly greeting guests were both enjoyable and crucial aspects of the job. It's akin to simultaneously playing the roles of a server and a cook!
Lead Line Cook
McGirks Irish pub
Binghamton, NY
07.2011 - 07.2014
- My parents, being ex-restaurateurs, originally owned this restaurant before it changed ownership. Working here was exciting, as I was familiar with the layout of the building and the people who frequented it.
- My first position at this restaurant was as a dishwasher. I quickly moved to a prep/pantry cook within 6 months. From there, I moved my way up to the fryer, then the grill, and sauté. Then, I was fully trained on all stations. I could be the lead line cook on days when full management was unavailable.
- I quickly learned my love for the restaurant industry and all that it entails, and wanted to learn more. This explains my move to Washington State to further my culinary adventure.
Education
High School Diploma -
Chenango Valley High School
Binghamton, NY06-2012
Skills
- Culinary techniques
- Kitchen Management
- Recipe creation
- Multi tasking
- Food Stock and Supply Management
- Exceptional customer service
- Strong Work Ethic
- POS operation
Timeline
Cashier
Double DD Meats
10.2020 - 01.2021
Executive Sous Chef
The Woodinville Cut Shop
06.2018 - 08.2024
Kitchen Manager/Executive Sous Chef
Vivi Pizzeria
05.2016 - 09.2019
Line Cook
Eurest Compass Group
10.2014 - 02.2016
Lead Line Cook
McGirks Irish pub
07.2011 - 07.2014
High School Diploma -
Chenango Valley High School
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