Ashley Wagner
Rochelle,TX
Summary
Experienced Executive Sous Chef with strength in kitchen leadership, food costing, and menu engineering. Known for coaching teams, improving workflow, and maintaining food safety and inventory control.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Sous Chef
Champion Ranch
Rochelle, Texas
12.2022 - Current
- Coordinated Champion Ranch kitchen operations during daily service and special events to ensure efficient service.
- Assisted Executive Chef in creating new recipes while maintaining traditional favorites.
- Trained cooks on plating standards, sanitation, and kitchen workflow to enhance food presentation and safety.
- Trained cooks on plating standards, sanitation, and kitchen workflow.
- Checked food quality, portion control, and recipe consistency.
- Oversaw inventory orders, storage, and ingredient rotation for ranch dining to maintain quality and freshness.
- Addressed kitchen challenges promptly to ensure uninterrupted service. quickly to maintain smooth Champion Ranch service.
- Resolved kitchen issues quickly to maintain smooth Champion Ranch service.
- Developed daily production schedules for kitchen staff and monitored performance to ensure quality standards were met.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring deadlines were met in a timely manner.
- Created cost-effective menus that increased customer satisfaction and profitability.
Assistant General Manager
Buffalo Wild Wings
Lake Jackson, Texas
08.2018 - 09.2022
- Supervised Buffalo Wild Wings dining room, bar, and kitchen operations.
- Managed labor schedules and daily staffing for restaurant shifts.
- Trained team members on guest service, food safety, and procedures.
- Monitored POS transactions, cash handling, and drawer accuracy.
- Coordinated inventory checks and ordered food, beverage, and supplies.
- Enforced health, sanitation, and safety standards across service areas.
- Provided training, guidance, and support to staff members on proper procedures and policies.
- Led opening and closing duties, shift handoffs, and floor coverage.
- Resolved guest concerns and supported positive Buffalo Wild Wings experiences.
- Motivated and led team members to work together to achieve targets.
Restaurant Manager
Wurst Haus
Lake Jackson, Texas
09.2016 - 08.2018
- Directed daily dining room operations at Wurst Haus
- Scheduled front-of-house teams around sales and staffing needs
- Monitored kitchen coordination for German-style menu service
- Managed inventory orders for food, beverages, and supplies
- Handled guest concerns and resolved service issues promptly
- Enforced cleanliness, safety, and sanitation procedures throughout shifts
- Supported hiring, onboarding, and coaching for restaurant staff
- Managed day-to-day operations of restaurant, including scheduling, budgeting, and inventory control.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Communicated well and used strong interpersonal skills to establish positive relationships with guests and employees.
- Assisted with kitchen preparation during peak times as needed.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
Culinary Institute LeNotre
Houston, TX12-2022
Skills
- Menu engineering
- Recipe development
- Food costing
- Food safety compliance
- Inventory control
- Kitchen scheduling
- Special event catering
- Staff training
- Team leadership
- Interdepartmental collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Strong work ethic
- Coaching and mentoring
- ServSafe certification
Timeline
Executive Sous Chef
Champion Ranch
12.2022 - Current
Assistant General Manager
Buffalo Wild Wings
08.2018 - 09.2022
Restaurant Manager
Wurst Haus
09.2016 - 08.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
Culinary Institute LeNotre