Bailey Wagher
Saint Paul,MN
Summary
Experienced culinary professional with extensive experience in top-tier restaurant settings. Seeking to leverage culinary skills and industry insights in a food sales role. Proven expertise in creating menus, managing kitchen operations, and sourcing high-quality ingredients. Adept at identifying market opportunities, understanding consumer preferences, and establishing strong client relationships. With a solid background in both culinary arts and business operations, brings a unique perspective to food sales. Aiming to drive growth, optimize product offerings, and enhance customer satisfaction.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Sous Chef
Kims (Formerly Sooki & Mimi)
Minneapolis, MN
10.2023 - Current
- Increased customer satisfaction through consistent delivery of exceptional dishes, resulting in positive reviews.
- Assisted Executive Chef in cost analysis and budget management, optimizing profitability without compromising quality.
- Ensured compliance with all health department regulations while maintaining a well-organized workspace for optimal efficiency.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly providing guidance towards improvement as necessary.
- Managed inventory control, reducing food waste and optimizing budget allocation.
- Mentored junior chefs and provided constructive feedback for professional growth.
- Balanced labor costs by effectively scheduling kitchen staff according to business needs.
Sous Chef
Sooki & Mimi
Minneapolis, MN
04.2023 - 10.2023
- Directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Led daily staff meetings to communicate expectations, menu updates and review procedures.
- Worked directly with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
- Assisted with menu development and planning.
- Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
- Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
- Participated in food tastings and taste tests.
Executive Chef
French Meadow Bakery & Café
St. Paul
10.2021 - 04.2023
- Developed menu items, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation and safety processes.
- Generated employee schedules, work assignments and determined appropriate compensation rates.
- Inventoried food, ingredient and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Kept labor at or below 25% to support business profit targets.
- Interviewed and hired 12+ staff members while developing new training programs to increase overall employee retention.
- Achieved a revenue increase of 15% in less than a year by driving higher sales.
- Analyzed monthly P&L statements to identify problem areas in spending and labor costs.
- Developed and maintained relationships with new distribution accounts.
- Developed new recipes and flavor combinations to enhance customer dining experience.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
Sous Chef
French Meadow Bakery & Café
Saint Paul, MN
06.2021 - 10.2021
Kitchen Manager
French Meadow Bakery & Café
Saint Paul, MN
05.2020 - 06.2021
Line Cook
French Meadow Bakery & Café
Saint Paul, MN
07.2019 - 05.2020
Education
High School Diploma -
Lakeville North High
Normandale Community College
Skills
- Menu development
- Waste Reduction
- Inventory Management
- Vendor Relations
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Kitchen Operations Oversight
- Cost Control
- Hiring, Training and Development
- Equipment Inspection and Maintenance
- Problem and Complaint Resolution
- Kitchen Management
Certification
ServSafe
Timeline
Executive Sous Chef
Kims (Formerly Sooki & Mimi)
10.2023 - Current
Sous Chef
Sooki & Mimi
04.2023 - 10.2023
Executive Chef
French Meadow Bakery & Café
10.2021 - 04.2023
Sous Chef
French Meadow Bakery & Café
06.2021 - 10.2021
Kitchen Manager
French Meadow Bakery & Café
05.2020 - 06.2021
Line Cook
French Meadow Bakery & Café
07.2019 - 05.2020
High School Diploma -
Lakeville North High
Normandale Community College