Anthony Owes
Randallstown,MD
Summary
Food-loving individual with a proven ability to remain composed and calm under extreme pressure. Experienced team leader proficient in supervising exemplary kitchen teams in high-stress restaurant environments. Committed to creating innovative dishes and ensuring efficient kitchen management. Enthusiastic Team Crew Associate eager to contribute to restaurant operations and enhance customer satisfaction. Skilled in preparing food with a focus on safety and quality standards. Physically fit and energetic, with a flexible schedule and adaptable mentality.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Chef
Sodexo USA
03.2020 - 12.2022
- Managed ordering, inventory levels, receiving, invoice settling and equipment maintenance.
- Monitored kitchen area and staff to maintain overall safety and establish proper food handling techniques.
- Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
- Coordinated and executed menu planning, recipe development and daily restaurant operations.
- Managed kitchen staff team and assigned tasks for various stages of food production.
Regional Executive Chef
Gaudenzia Treatment Center
02.2023 - Current
- Organized special events catering, coordinating with event planners to create memorable experiences for guests.
- Reduced food waste and costs by implementing effective inventory control measures and vendor negotiations.
- Managed multiple kitchens in the region, ensuring consistent quality across all locations.
- Provided ongoing feedback to team members, promoting continuous skill development and career growth opportunities within the organization.
- Oversaw budgeting processes for multiple kitchens, ensuring financial targets were met without compromising quality or guest satisfaction.
- Established positive relationships with local suppliers to source high-quality ingredients at competitive prices.
- Improved overall dining experience by collaborating with other regional executive chefs to share best practices and innovative ideas.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
Chef Manager
Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment Inc.
11.2019 - 02.2020
- Maintained orderly kitchen environment to reduce wasted time searching for ingredients, utensils and culinary items.
- Educated culinary staff on all current safety and food regulations to keep kitchen compliant.
- Helped out in various capacities on line when restaurant was extremely busy or when employees were absent.
- Partnered with restaurant owners to create new menu items using locally sourced ingredients.
- Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
Lead Supervisor
Wells Fargo Center
07.2014 - 01.2019
- Supervised, trained and guided team by coaching on daily activities.
- Communicated daily schedule and delegated work to employees.
- Documented timecard data, maintenance logs and production logs.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Culinary Arts
Bishop State Community College
Mobile, ALSome College (No Degree) - Culinary Arts
The Art Institute of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PASkills
- Training and mentoring
- Proper food storage
- Dish preparation
- Food safety regulations
- Culinary staff management
- Inventory supervision
- Vendor relationships
- Menu development
- Portion and cost control
Certification
Servsafe
Timeline
Regional Executive Chef
Gaudenzia Treatment Center
02.2023 - Current
Executive Chef
Sodexo USA
03.2020 - 12.2022
Chef Manager
Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment Inc.
11.2019 - 02.2020
Lead Supervisor
Wells Fargo Center
07.2014 - 01.2019
Some College (No Degree) - Culinary Arts
The Art Institute of Philadelphia
Some College (No Degree) - Culinary Arts
Bishop State Community College
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