Antonie Hobbs
Houston,Texas
Summary
Talented and eager person with over 25 years experience in hospitality culinary field. Held virtually every position in the kitchen from steward, prep cook, cook, lead cook, supervisor, Asst. Sous Chef to Sous Chef in both banquets and restaurants.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Downtown Houston Marriott Marquis
10.2024 - 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.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- 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.
- Ensured consistent quality control of all dishes leaving the kitchen, resulting in a reputation for excellence among patrons.
- Led kitchen team during high-volume service times, ensuring seamless operation and guest satisfaction.
- Fostered positive working environment, encouraging teamwork and open communication among staff.
- Assisted with menu development and planning.
Assistant Sous Chef -Sous Chef
Westloop Marriott By The Galleria
08.2021 - 10.2024
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Monitored and controlled overhead and production costs with responsibility for profit and loss.
- Modernized processes for kitchen staff to reduce guest wait times and boost daily output.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
Cook IV
Westin Memorial City
11.2019 - 08.2021
- Cooked food products following established instructions for the preparation of particular menu items
- Ensured that food was stored at the proper temperature as required by food safety regulations.
Kitchen Supervisor
Woodlands Waterway Marriott
10.2018 - 11.2019
- Managed prompt delivery of kitchen items to keep customers satisfied and encourage repeat business
- Trained and coached team members to improve performance with different aspects of kitchen work
- Led by example as role model for company core values and company culture
- Monitored the performance of 5 workers and consistently improved the productivity of each team member with hands-on, motivational approaches.
Kitchen Supervisor
Rivercenter/Riverwalk Marriott
02.1998 - 10.2018
- Led multiple teams in executing banquet events of dual properties
- Assisted in taste panels and site visits
- Ensured quality and quantity control of daily production
- Placed orders for weekly business along with scheduling
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Sam Houston High School
San Antonio, Texasdiploma - general studies
Antonie Hobbs
Skills
- Quality assistance and control Proven leader
- Good problem solving skills food presentation
- Special meal preparation
- Menu planning
- Safe food handling
- Kitchen organization
- Allergen awareness
- Mentoring and coaching
- Detail-oriented
- Employee scheduling
- Ordering and requisitions
- Creative thinking
- Sanitation guidelines
Timeline
Sous Chef
Downtown Houston Marriott Marquis
10.2024 - Current
Assistant Sous Chef -Sous Chef
Westloop Marriott By The Galleria
08.2021 - 10.2024
Cook IV
Westin Memorial City
11.2019 - 08.2021
Kitchen Supervisor
Woodlands Waterway Marriott
10.2018 - 11.2019
Kitchen Supervisor
Rivercenter/Riverwalk Marriott
02.1998 - 10.2018
High School Diploma - undefined
Sam Houston High School
diploma - general studies
Antonie Hobbs