Christopher Vargo
Madison Heights,MI
Summary
Dedicated professional offering experience contributing to team success. Friendly, outgoing and reliable professional in restaurant industry with background in cooking and management responsibilities. Passionate about maximizing kitchen productivity.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
The Coach Grille
05.2025 - Current
- Managed soups, sauces, and weekly specials to maintain menu quality and consistency.
- Conducted training sessions to establish high standards of integrity and attention to detail, fostering a culture of excellence.
- Opened restaurant 5-6 days a week to ensure freshness of products and quality of orders.
Sous-Chef
Mr. G's Chophouse
06.2023 - 01.2025
- Completed all mise en place within 3-hour timeframe to maintain efficient service.
- Managed preparation of all sauces and dressings from scratch in a high-volume kitchen.
- Oversaw fast-paced expo station, ensuring all dishes were garnished and plated accurately.
- Maintained accurate inventory counts to prevent shortages and overstock situations.
- Monitored inventory levels regularly to ensure optimal stock availability, making sure we are not under or overstocked.
Line Cook, Sous Chef
Mare Mediterranean
08.2020 - 01.2023
- In charge of de-scaling, gutting/cleaning, & filleting the fish.
- Charged with having all fish processed in a timely manner.
- Managed multiple cooking stations including raw, grill, sauté, fry, and garden at Aqua Piazza.
- Executed de-scaling, gutting, cleaning, and filleting of fish to uphold quality standards.
- Set up fish market and lobster tank for daily operations.
- Executed extensive fish butchery techniques to prepare seafood for service.
- Processed orders and tracked inventory for fish in the walk-in.
- Completed training under Chef Sean Force to enhance culinary skills.
Line Cook/Brunch Cook
Beaus Grillery
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Opened line for Sat. & Sun. brunch, ensuring full stock and readiness for timely operations.
- Performed heavy saute tasks to enhance meal preparation efficiency.
- Executed heavy sauté tasks to prepare ingredients efficiently.
- Assisted Chef Sean Force in daily kitchen operations to gain culinary skills.
Line Cook
Bella Piatti
03.2020 - 01.2022
- Prepared produce and fulfilled all orders promptly and efficiently.
- Executed heavy sauté techniques and managed garde manger station in a professional kitchen.
- Delivered high-quality dishes in an upscale dining environment.
- Prepared cooking station with all necessary tools and ingredients. making sure mise en place is kept at a high integrity.
- Prepared station, ensuring mise en place maintained at high standards.
Education
General Studies, Culinary Arts, Dietary Medicines
Oakland Community College
Royal Oak, MISkills
- Proficient knowledge of potentially hazardous foods and safe food handling practices
- Training and developmental skills
- Team leadership
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
The Coach Grille
05.2025 - Current
Sous-Chef
Mr. G's Chophouse
06.2023 - 01.2025
Line Cook/Brunch Cook
Beaus Grillery
01.2021 - 01.2022
Line Cook, Sous Chef
Mare Mediterranean
08.2020 - 01.2023
Line Cook
Bella Piatti
03.2020 - 01.2022
General Studies, Culinary Arts, Dietary Medicines
Oakland Community College