Charles Swann Jr
McKinney,TX
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Earls Kitchen + Bar, excelling in high-volume execution and staff training. Proven track record in cost control and maintaining food safety standards, achieving 92.7% on-time bill completion. Passionate about kitchen organization and delivering exceptional dining experiences through attention to detail and effective team coordination.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Earls Kitchen + Bar
Plano, TX
01.2021 - Current
- Prepare and plate high-volume dishes to restaurant standards
- Coordinate kitchen staff during peak service to maintain speed and quality
- Prepared high-quality dishes in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Lead daily line setup, prep execution, and closing procedures
- Supervised kitchen staff to optimize workflow and enhance productivity.
- Monitor food safety, storage temperatures, and inventory rotation (FIFO)
- Train new hires on efficiency and station standards
- Maintain organized prep stations and sanitation
- Achieved service volume of 150 covers per night, managing reservations for 270+; maintained 92.7% on-time bill completion while reducing late tickets to 0.97%.
- Controlled costs by maintaining GFLs/comped tabs at 0.23% of total sales through accurate portioning.
Line Lead / Prep Chef
La Mina
McKinney, TX
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Coordinated prep lists and portion control to ensure accurate and efficient food preparation
- Led prep operations ensuring service readiness
- Prepared high-quality dishes according to established recipes.
- Prepared proteins, sauces, vegetables, and components
- Assisted line execution during rush periods to maintain service quality and efficiency
- Enforced food safety and sanitation standards
- Trained prep staff to enhance consistency and speed of meal preparation
- Maintained a clean work environment by adhering to sanitation policies and procedures.
- Ensured proper food storage to maintain freshness and safety using correct storage containers and labeling systems.
- Exercised portion control for items served, eliminating waste.
Line Cook
California Pizza Kitchen
Frisco, TX
10.2019 - 05.2020
- Operated multiple stations during peak service to maintain flow and quality
- Followed recipes, plating standards, and food safety protocols
- Prepared ingredients and closed down workstations efficiently to support smooth kitchen transitions
Education
Undergraduate Studies - Cybersecurity
Collin County Community College
Skills
- Line leadership
- High-volume execution
- Food safety & sanitation
- Inventory rotation
- Plating & presentation
- Expo flow
- Staff training
- Cost control & waste reduction
- Food safety compliance
- Cost control
- Inventory management
- Kitchen organization
- Service efficiency
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Customer service
- Food assembly
- Ingredient preparation
- Recipe execution
- Recipe memorization
- Staff coordination
Languages
- Spanish
- English, Fluent
- Spanish, Basic
Core Culinary Skills
- Line leadership
- High-volume execution
- Food safety & sanitation
- Inventory rotation
- Plating & presentation
- Expo flow
- Staff training
- Cost control & waste reduction
Timeline
Line Lead / Prep Chef
La Mina
01.2023 - 01.2025
Sous Chef
Earls Kitchen + Bar
01.2021 - Current
Line Cook
California Pizza Kitchen
10.2019 - 05.2020
Undergraduate Studies - Cybersecurity
Collin County Community College