Coleman Dail
Mount Pleasant,SC
Summary
Motivated professional dedicated to sourcing high-quality ingredients from local sources to drive farm-to-table menus. Proactive and adaptable team leader passionate about sustainable cuisine. Talented at creating exciting and innovative menus based on in-season ingredients. Motivated Sous Chef polished in keeping kitchen staff on task and handling high-volume work. Knowledgeable about sourcing ingredients, maintaining budgets and maximizing customer satisfaction. Works with management to analyze food costs and forecast business trends to meet company goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Crush Yard
Mount Pleasant, SC
12.2023 - Current
- Analyze recipes to determine menu prices based on cost of food, labor and overhead.
- Assiste restaurant in meeting financial targets by achieving food quality objectives.
- Conducted frequent line checks to keep food at proper temperatures in holding zones.
- Supervised kitchen food preparation in demanding, high-volume environments.
- Created diverse cuisines for full restaurant, special event, catering and tasting menus.
- Trained new hires in proper cooking techniques and recipes.
- Helped management stay on top of supply needs by sharing information about low or spoiled inventory.
- Plated food according to restaurant artistic guidelines to promote attractive presentation.
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
- Monitored food products, driving quality, freshness and integrity.
Infantryman
US Army
, SC
02.2021 - Current
- Supervised junior enlisted personnel in their duties and responsibilities.
- Followed safe and successful methods for minesweeping and mine removal in diverse locations.
- Conducted training exercises to ensure proficiency in basic infantry skills.
- Implemented land navigation skills in diverse environments to reach strategic objectives.
- Administered first aid and battlefield casualty care to injured personnel.
- Employed ground weapons such as howitzers and vehicle-mounted guns to support combat operations.
- Engaged enemy forces during offensive operations.
- Employed tactical maneuvers in simulation drills to enhance unit cohesion and response strategies.
- Collected intelligence information from local sources.
Expeditor/Junior Sous Chef
Bull N Finch
Mount Pleasant, SC
08.2020 - 06.2022
- Maintained a detailed database of all shipments, deliveries, and returns.
- Developed relationships with vendors to ensure prompt delivery of materials at competitive prices.
- Organized storage space for incoming goods in an efficient manner while adhering to safety standards.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
- Created new menu items and interesting plating designs.
- Streamlined kitchen processes to shorten wait times and serve additional guests.
- Plated dishes according to established specifications for presentation purposes.
- Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
- Received and stored food and supplies.
- Garnished and arranged dishes into creative presentations.
Cook
The Basement Grill
Mount Pleasant Mills, SC
04.2020 - 06.2021
- Performed basic administrative duties, such as inventory management and ordering supplies.
- Managed portion control using correct utensils during preparation and plating.
- Grilled and deep-fried various foods, from meats to potatoes.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils, and dishes.
- Prepared and served meals by reviewing recipes and combining and cooking ingredients.
Server Assistant/Kitchen Prep Cook
Peir Forty-One
Mount Pleasant, SC
02.2019 - 04.2020
- Cleaned up spills and broken glassware and safely disposed of sharp pieces.
- Participated in ongoing training to enhance job skills and knowledge.
- Organized menus, silverware, and condiments at each table before seating guests.
- Stocked service stations with ice, napkins, and straws.
- Assessed dining areas for broken glass, leaks, and other safety issues, and reported incidents to the on-duty supervisor.
- Carried food orders to specific restaurant tables and served guests.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Economics
Univeristy of South Carolina
Columbia, SCSome College (No Degree) - Bussiness Managment
Univeristy Of South Carolina
Columbia, SCSkills
- Dish preparation
- Station oversight
- Plating
- Cooking techniques
- Inventory management
- Safe food handling
- Kitchen organization
- Sauce preparation
- High-quality ingredients
- Knife skills
- Garnishing techniques
- Food preparation
- Farm to table
- Heavy lifting
- Customer service
Affiliations
- In my free time, I like to work out, work on my truck, hang out with friends, and play in various sports
- Compete in bodybuilding and powerlifting meets.
Accomplishments
- Soldier of the Year for the South Carolina Army National Guard
- Minuteman Scholarship Award
Timeline
Sous Chef
Crush Yard
12.2023 - Current
Infantryman
US Army
02.2021 - Current
Expeditor/Junior Sous Chef
Bull N Finch
08.2020 - 06.2022
Cook
The Basement Grill
04.2020 - 06.2021
Server Assistant/Kitchen Prep Cook
Peir Forty-One
02.2019 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Science - Economics
Univeristy of South Carolina
Some College (No Degree) - Bussiness Managment
Univeristy Of South Carolina
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