Brandon Hubbard
Lucy's
Twin Lake,MI
5
years of professional experience
Dynamic Head Chef with a proven track record at Lucy's, recognized for developing award-winning menus and achieving financial goals. Expert in kitchen management and team leadership, I excel in food safety and optimizing workflows, consistently enhancing guest experiences while maintaining high standards in quality and presentation.
Work History
Head Chef
3 Years 5 Months- Met all financial performance goals, keeping food cost at 28% and Hourly kitchen labor at 13%.
- Lucys was named top 100 Brunch destinations in the Unites States by Yelp, and best brunch in West Michigan by Review magazine under my leadership.
- Led culinary team in preparing high-quality dishes in a fast paced high volume environment.
- Developed highly effective and deliscious menus satisfying uo to 1000 guests per shift, with ticket times averaging less than 10 minutes, and rarely exceeding 30 minutes on the busiest of days.
- Ensured compliance with food safety regulations and kitchen cleanliness standards.
- Trained and mentored the entire kitchen team, fostering skill development and teamwork.
- Managed inventory, minimizing waste while optimizing ingredient usage.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to enhance guest dining experiences.
- Implemented efficient kitchen workflows, improving overall productivity and service speed.
Sous Chef
1 Year- Prepared high-quality dishes in accordance with restaurant standards and recipes.
- Assisted in inventory management and ordering of kitchen supplies to maintain stock levels.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure smooth service and timely meal delivery.
- Trained new staff on food preparation techniques and safety protocols to uphold standards.
Sous Chef
10 Months- Monitored food presentation and quality to meet customer satisfaction expectations consistently.
- Implemented efficient kitchen workflows, reducing prep time and minimizing waste effectively.
- Led daily kitchen operations, mentoring junior chefs while ensuring adherence to health regulations.
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Food safety
Kitchen management
Team management
Menu development
Timeline
Head Chef
Lucy's
03.2023 - CurrentRead More
Sous Chef
The Green Well
03.2022 - 03.2023Read More
Sous Chef
Long Road
05.2021 - 03.2022Read More
Whitehall Highschool
High School Diploma
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