Austin McKee
Summary
Passionate, career driven individual looking to further my experience in the restaurant industry. After receiving a managerial role within two years, starting with no experience in the industry, I'm looking to branch out into new opportunities. Looking to utilize my strengths acquired in the industry in conjunction with my education in engineering and sustainability to foster growth and sustainable practices in food.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Dartcor Food Services
09.2022 - Current
- Implemented new systems to correct a problematic account in New York City, including: New menu development, updated purchasing protocols, and improved coordination between staff and office population
- Personally responsible for creating, prepping, and executing dishes to serve 100-150 persons 3 times per week
- Preparation and Execution of catering with surrounding team ranging from 50 to 400 person events
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
Sous Chef
All My Friends LLC, BarBacoa
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Created and developed weekly specials while maintaining food cost below 20%
- Consistently facilitated growth and efficiency of kitchen output, yielding consistent monthly earnings and increases
- Collaborated with colleagues, creating systems to rebalance staffing needs to minimize labor cost and increase profitability
- Reorganized inventory procedures to create a more structured system.
Line Cook
All My Friends LLC, BarBacoa
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Scheduled and Coordinated morning prep work for kitchen staff
- Consistently executed lunch and dinner services through both a strictly online based platform and full service restaurant dining
- Oversaw the opening of a new restaurant space from original menu development to a efficiently run, full service kitchen
- Charted restaurant seating map, allowing for seating requests from guests while being mindful of server loads.
Education
Engineering Studies and Sustainability -
Lafayette College
Easton, PA2018
Skills
- Food Safety and Sanitation
- Problem Solving
- Culinary Standards and Regulations
- Scratch Cooking
- Catered Events
- Creative Menu Development
- Current and up to date on Latest Foods Trends
- Professional Experience
- Butchery
- Experienced BBQ and Smoking
- Management Experience
- P & L
- Inventory Management
- Staff Training
- Cost Control
- Ordering and Requisitions
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Sous Chef
Dartcor Food Services
09.2022 - Current
Sous Chef
All My Friends LLC, BarBacoa
02.2022 - 08.2022
Line Cook
All My Friends LLC, BarBacoa
01.2020 - 01.2022
Engineering Studies and Sustainability -
Lafayette College
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