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Chad Kezos

Chad Kezos

Saint George,UT

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Development Representative

Vasion
St. George, UT
03.2023 - Current
  • Maintained communication with account executives to facilitate development of sales opportunities.
  • Communicated prospect needs and account details to prepare team for scheduled introduction meeting.
  • Adhered to established policies and procedures when interacting with customers.
  • Leveraged CRM to maintain activity, contact and account information of customers and prospects.

Partnered With Street Eats

Kezo's LLC
St. George, UT
05.2022 - 03.2023
  • Starting my restaurant included articulating a menu that suited my crowd
  • Staying on top of inventory and creating weekly orders to keep the kitchen stocked
  • Planning and prepping food for daily service
  • I had face-to-face customer interaction while working the register and taking orders
  • I had to keep track employees’ hours and administer pay
  • I created the social media content, website, and advertising
  • Running a restaurant required time management, creativity, out-of-the-box thinking, and drive.

Executive Chef

Cliffside
St. George, UT
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Worked through the ranks to a management position
  • Managed a team and learned contemporary American cuisine
  • Oversaw expediting service and execution of the food
  • Consistently created new recipes and menu items, implementing seasonal ingredients and modern techniques.
  • Directed kitchen staff in food preparation and presentation to ensure high quality standards were met.
  • Performed financial analysis and recommended effective methods to cut costs.
  • Planned weekly production schedules to maximize efficiency while minimizing waste.
  • Communicated effectively with wait staff regarding patron food allergies and dietary restrictions.

Sous Chef

Cliffside
St. George, UT
05.2014 - 05.2021
  • Worked through the ranks to a management position
  • Managed a team and learned contemporary American cuisine
  • Oversaw expediting service and execution of the food
  • Consistently created new recipes and menu items, implementing seasonal ingredients and modern techniques.

Line Cook

Oscar's Café
Springdale, UT
09.2015 - 01.2018
  • Worked in a fast-paced environment with cultural diversity and team building opportunities
  • Learned more southern cuisine techniques and was introduced to more traditional methods from their recipes and from staff meals.
  • Created a positive work environment by encouraging teamwork among staff members.
  • Supervised cooks and other kitchen personnel during meal services.
  • Trained new hires in proper cooking techniques and recipes.
  • Monitored inventory levels to ensure adequate supplies on hand.

Sous Chef

Café Diablo
Torrey, UT
06.2011 - 05.2014
  • Extensive experience in Southwestern Cuisine
  • Capable of managing dining services of up to 350 covers while managing and motivating staff to perform to the best of their abilities across every service
  • Recognized for exceptional ability to prep all kinds of ingredients with precision and efficiency according to recipe specifications
  • Commended numerous times by the head chef and other staff members for organizational and prioritization skills.
  • Created a positive work environment by encouraging teamwork among staff members.

Education

Culinary Arts Degree - Culinary Arts

Dixie Tech
St. George, UT
05.2020

Skills

  • Leadership and Crisis Management: Extensive experience as a sous chef, adept at overseeing crisis control, managing service flow, and maintaining consistent food quality
  • Team Leadership: Proven ability to lead kitchen staff while ensuring optimal dining service, emphasizing cleanliness, and effective time management
  • Menu Development and Costing: Expertise in ordering, costing of food, and executing service with a focus on menu development to enhance the overall dining experience
  • Sales and Relationship Building: Demonstrated proficiency in lead qualification, prospecting, cold-calling, and collaborating with sales teams for successful customer relationship development
  • Staff Training and Motivation: Track record of training and motivating staff, fostering a positive work environment for enhanced team performance
  • Culinary Expertise: Dixie Tech Culinary Course graduate with over 10 years in the restaurant industry, managing and contributing to the success of 2 awarded fine dining establishments

Awards And Acknowledgements

Best of State Awards with Cliffside 2019, 2020, & 2021

Timeline

Sales Development Representative

Vasion
03.2023 - Current

Partnered With Street Eats

Kezo's LLC
05.2022 - 03.2023

Executive Chef

Cliffside
05.2021 - 08.2021

Line Cook

Oscar's Café
09.2015 - 01.2018

Sous Chef

Cliffside
05.2014 - 05.2021

Sous Chef

Café Diablo
06.2011 - 05.2014

Culinary Arts Degree - Culinary Arts

Dixie Tech

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