Christopher Harding
Wichita,KS
Summary
Quality-driven Sous Chef maintains complete understanding of kitchen operations, equipment and sanitation. Demonstrates organizational skills, budgeting experience and full knowledge of financial reports. Hires, trains and manages staff to provide employees with adequate guidance and resources to accomplish established objectives.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Double Tree Hotel By Hilton
Wichita, KS
11.2023 - Current
- Directed kitchen staff in day-to-day operations including food production, sanitation, safety practices, and personnel management.
- Supervised cooks and other kitchen personnel during meal services.
- Established standard procedures for plating presentations.
- Contributed to the successful execution of catered events from start to finish.
- Implemented strategies to reduce waste and increase efficiency throughout the kitchen.
- Assisted with interviewing, hiring and training kitchen personnel.
Sous Chef
Grasslands Estates
Wichita, KS
04.2023 - 11.2023
- Enforced portion control guidelines to minimize costs associated with overproduction.
- Complied with all health department regulations regarding proper food handling methods.
- Coordinated ordering, receiving, storage, and distribution of food items.
- Trained new hires in proper cooking techniques and recipes.
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
- Performed as head chef to maintain team productivity and restaurant quality.
Line Cook (Broil)
Kansas Star Casino
Mulvane, KS
02.2023 - 04.2023
- Plated dishes according to restaurant presentation standards before delivering them to customers.
- Ensured that all dishes were prepared according to recipe specifications.
- Monitored product freshness and rotation dates to maintain quality assurance standards.
Sous Chef
Grasslands Estates
Wichita, KS
11.2018 - 03.2023
Education
High School Diploma -
Lake Hamilton High School
Pearcy, AR05-2014
Some College (No Degree) - General
National Park College
Hot Springs, ARSkills
- Inventory Management
- Menu Memorization
- Food Preparation
- Workflow Optimization
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Food Safety
- Mentoring and Coaching
- Safety Management
Timeline
Sous Chef
Double Tree Hotel By Hilton
11.2023 - Current
Sous Chef
Grasslands Estates
04.2023 - 11.2023
Line Cook (Broil)
Kansas Star Casino
02.2023 - 04.2023
Sous Chef
Grasslands Estates
11.2018 - 03.2023
High School Diploma -
Lake Hamilton High School
Some College (No Degree) - General
National Park College
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