Alexander Schamens
Waukesha
Summary
Hardworking Kitchen Supervisor driven to maximize guest satisfaction with exceptional food. Train, discipline and motivate team members to new levels of excellence. Keeping a very welcoming environment where kitchen staff turnover is very low. Knowledgeable about labor and inventory controls, recipe development and menu planning. Striving to grow in the industry and company.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
FLIK at St. Johns
11.2022 - Current
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
- Collaborated with executive chef to develop innovative menu items, leading to increased guest return rates and positive reviews.
- Implemented proper cleaning procedures, ensuring a safe and sanitary kitchen workspace compliant with health department regulations.
- Contributed to successful catering events by coordinating meal preparation and execution, exceeding client expectations on each occasion.
- Participated in menu planning meetings, offering creative input that led to new signature dishes garnering rave reviews from guests.
Kitchen Supervisor
Marcus Theatres
08.2019 - 11.2022
- Transferred to the Movie Tavern
- Monitored food preparation, production and plating for quality control.
- Directed activities of team of skilled kitchen workers preparing and serving meals.
- Oversaw grill, stove, fryers and oven and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Controlled food costs and managed inventory.
- Oversee scheduling of kitchen staff
- Did ordering of food and other kitchen supplies
Line Cook
Marcus Theatres
05.2016 - 08.2019
- Began at Majestic Theatre
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
Line Cook
Chenequa Country Club
03.2012 - 01.2016
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
Education
Culinary Management - Culinary Arts
Waukesha County Technical College
Pewaukee, WI12.2013
Skills
- Inventory Management
- Kitchen Area Cleaning Supervision
- Food and Beverage Service
- Equipment Arrangement Specifications
- Work Schedule Creation
- Kitchen Staff Management
- Food Production Management
- Proper Storage Procedures
- Food Safety Understanding
- Plates Presentation
- Kitchen Equipment Operation
Contact
Waukesha, WI 53186
Education
Pewaukee, WI
Timeline
Sous Chef
FLIK at St. Johns
11.2022 - Current
Kitchen Supervisor
Marcus Theatres
08.2019 - 11.2022
Line Cook
Marcus Theatres
05.2016 - 08.2019
Line Cook
Chenequa Country Club
03.2012 - 01.2016
Culinary Management - Culinary Arts
Waukesha County Technical College
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