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Charles Elliott

Palmcoast,FL

Summary

Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience as a Sous Chef at The Harbor, excelling in menu development and team leadership. Proven track record in optimizing inventory management and enhancing guest satisfaction through innovative dishes. Skilled in food safety and mentoring, driving high standards and operational efficiency in fast-paced environments.

Overview

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Certification

Work History

Sous Chef

The Harbor
  • Supervised kitchen staff, ensuring adherence to recipes and presentation standards.
  • Conducted inventory management, optimizing ingredient usage and minimizing waste.
  • Developed new menu items, incorporating seasonal ingredients and customer feedback.
  • Trained junior chefs on cooking techniques and kitchen safety protocols.
  • Collaborated with front-of-house staff to enhance guest experiences through timely service.
  • Implemented quality control measures, maintaining high culinary standards across all dishes.
  • Assisted in managing food costs, contributing to budget adherence and profitability goals.
  • Established efficient workflows in kitchen operations, improving overall productivity during peak hours.
  • Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
  • Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
  • Collaborated with executive chef to develop innovative menu items, leading to increased guest return rates and positive reviews.

Cook

Red Stone
Brownwood, TX
2019 - 2025
  • Prepared and cooked menu items according to established recipes and quality standards.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and workstations.
  • Assisted in inventory management, ensuring adequate stock levels of ingredients.
  • Collaborated with team members to deliver timely meal service during peak hours.

Owner

We Got Hands
Brownwood, TX
2015 - 2017

Delivered comprehensive cleaning solutions for pre-owned vehicles to prominent dealerships.

Education

High School Diploma -

Seabreze
Ormond Beach, FL

Skills

Team leadership

Kitchen leadership

Food safety

Inventory management

Safe food handling

Food presentation

Food preparation

Customer service

Kitchen organization

Cooking techniques

Allergen awareness

Safety management

Supervising food prep

Knife skills

Ingredient knowledge

Mentoring and coaching

Menu memorization

Menu development

Cost control

Kitchen management

Portion control

Ordering and requisitions

Vendor relationship management

Equipment usage

Staff motivation

Sanitation procedures

Plating

Recipes and menu planning

Special diets

Kitchen equipment operation

Pasta making

Food spoilage prevention

Catering background

Recipe creation

Heavy lifting

Foodservice

Compliance

Seafood preparation

Performance improvement

Line inspections

Certification

Food managers

Safe serve

Timeline

Sous Chef

The Harbor

Cook

Red Stone
2019 - 2025

Owner

We Got Hands
2015 - 2017

High School Diploma -

Seabreze
Charles Elliott