Christian Trautman
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Banquet Sous Chef with 10+ years of experience in weddings, receptions, and private events. Skilled in banquet production, quality control, inventory, and kitchen organization. Strong leadership and professional communication support smooth service and consistent presentation.
Overview
1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Wyatt's Sportspub
Colorado Springs, Colorado
02.2026 - Current
- Executed ticket orders and cooked menu items efficiently during peak Sportspub shifts to maintain customer satisfaction.
- Prepared grill, fryer, and sauté station items to ensure timely service during high-demand periods at Wyatt's Sportspub.
- Chopped vegetables, portioned ingredients, and organized prep areas to streamline workflow for daily service.
- Communicated with servers and cooks to coordinate order timing and special requests.
Banquet Sous Chef
Patrick Properties Hospitality Group
Charleston, SC
01.2018 - 11.2025
- Supervised kitchen staff during banquet prep, plating, and service execution.
- Prepared banquet mise en place for weddings, receptions, and private events.
- Coordinated timing between culinary team and front-of-house banquet operations.
- Checked food quality, portioning, and presentation for Patrick Properties Hospitality Group events.
- Managed inventory, requisitions, and kitchen organization for banquet service.
- Maintained safe work practices and clean stations throughout event production.
- Supported banquet production for Patrick Properties Hospitality Group event service standards.
- Helped staff adhere to tough restaurant requirements through practical discipline and motivation.
Event Chef
Duvall Catering
Charleston, SC
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Supervised food preparation during weddings, corporate dinners, and private receptions.
- Plated hors d'oeuvres and entrées with precise presentation standards.
- Monitored quality control standards to ensure high-quality presentations.
- Prepared banquet dishes for Duvall Catering events using client menus and timelines.
- Coordinated kitchen setup for offsite functions with Duvall Catering service teams.
Education
High School Diploma -
Robert E Lee High School
Springfield, Virginia05-2012
Skills
- Banquet plating
- Mise en place
- Staff supervision
- Food safety
- Attention to detail
- Positive and professional
Certification
- Serv Safe Manager
Timeline
Line Cook
Wyatt's Sportspub
02.2026 - Current
Banquet Sous Chef
Patrick Properties Hospitality Group
01.2018 - 11.2025
Event Chef
Duvall Catering
01.2014 - 01.2018
High School Diploma -
Robert E Lee High School