Anthony Praessel

• Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
• Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
• Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
• Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
• Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
• Monitored food and labor costs to verify budget targets were met.
• Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
• Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
• Developed full, tasting and special events menus to meet establishment needs and maintain strong customer levels.
• Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
• Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
• Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
• Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance, and cleanliness of production and service areas.
• Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
• Assisted with menu development and planning.
• Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
• Evaluated food products to verify freshness and quality.

successfully ran the kitchen during the AM shift. was also responsible for all banquets and events. set up a mix of domestic and international staff for success . had a fun safe and very successful season. Earned a few achievement awards.

• Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
• Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
• Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
• Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
• had to leaave season early due to medical reasons, contracted mersa which required surgery