Cedric Nealey
Smyrna,GA
Summary
Executive Chef and Chef Manager with extensive experience in kitchen operations, staff development, and inventory control. Good at overseeing business operations and maintaining food safety standards. Great skills in food cost management, and team leadership.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Chef
Bartaco
Atlanta, GA
08.2016 - 08.2024
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for restaurant.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
Chef Manager
Saws BBQ
Birmingham, AL
03.2008 - 06.2016
- Placed food orders with suppliers on weekly basis, taking into account kitchen budget and expected demands.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Kept kitchen staff in compliance with safety and food regulations to reduce opportunities for illness or accidents.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ensley High School
Birmingham, AL05.2005
Skills
- Food Safety
- Cost Control
- ServSafe Certification
- Strong Work Ethic
- Hiring, Training, and Development
- Inventory Control
- Kitchen Operations Oversight
- Food presentation
- Staff Scheduling
Timeline
Executive Chef
Bartaco
08.2016 - 08.2024
Chef Manager
Saws BBQ
03.2008 - 06.2016
High School Diploma -
Ensley High School