Colton Lee
Lakewood,CO
Summary
Proficient Sous Chef highly effective at operating in fast-paced, demanding environments. Adaptable professional with success handling any challenge. 10+ year background in high-end restaurant industry.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Breckenridge Brewery
03.2024 - Current
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Collaborated with executive chef to develop innovative menu items, leading to increased guest return rates and positive reviews.
- Contributed to successful catering events by coordinating meal preparation and execution, exceeding client expectations on each occasion.
- Supervised all stations and cooked on-line when needed, expediting food between front of house and back of house.
Executive Sous Chef
Pizza Republica
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Increased customer satisfaction through consistent delivery of exceptional dishes, resulting in positive reviews.
- Assisted Executive Chef in cost analysis and budget management, optimizing profitability without compromising quality.
- Ensured compliance with all health department regulations while maintaining a well-organized workspace for optimal efficiency.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly providing guidance towards improvement as necessary.
- Maintained high standards of food presentation by supervising plating techniques during service hours.
Sous Chef
Robert's Italian Deli And Pizzeria
06.2021 - 03.2023
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
- Collaborated with executive chef to develop innovative menu items, leading to increased guest return rates and positive reviews.
Sauce Cook
Cheesecake Factory Inc
03.2021 - 07.2021
- Enhanced sauce quality by implementing innovative cooking techniques and ingredient combinations.
- Worked closely with purchasing department to source highest-quality ingredients at competitive prices, improving overall product quality.
- Spearheaded sustainable initiatives within the kitchen, reducing water usage during cleaning procedures without compromising cleanliness standards.
- Helped troubleshoot technical issues related to sauce making equipment when necessary, minimizing downtime in production.
Kitchen Manager
Oskar Blues Brewing
08.2020 - 03.2021
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
prep supervisor
Randi’s irish grill & pub
10.2016 - 08.2020
- Maintain that all food is prepared safely, correctly, and in a time-sensitive and well-organized manner
- Train new employees on company procedures
- Work and communicate with head management to assist with inventory, put away food orders.
line cook
pepe osaka’s fish taco tequila bar & grill
01.2017 - 05.2019
- Part-time line cook position in a very fast-paced, open kitchen environment
- In addition to cooking and maintaining a clean workstation; I also had to maintain a positive guest experience by talking and cooking in front of them (a la hibachi style)
line cook/barista
goody’s Mountain creperie
11.2014 - 01.2017
- Multi-faceted team member who could work either the espresso and milkshake machines if needed, or cook paninis and crepes
- Whatever the task at hand required
Education
High School Diploma -
Harris County High School
Hamilton, GA05.2010
Skills
- Very hard-working, intuitive and creative when it comes to problem solving Great at working under pressure and stress! I can also get along with almost anyone
- Food presentation
- Food Preparation
- Menu Planning
- Knife Skills
- Kitchen leadership
- Inventory Management
- Food Safety
References
- Jayson Clark, Owner/Operator, (303) 913-6002, Randi’s Irish Grill and Pub
- Jose Arellano, Chef / Kitchen Manager, (970) 281-9866, Randi’s Irish Grill and Pub
- Nanda Usseglio, Owner/Operator, (720) 984-5577, Pepe Osaka’s Fish Taco
Timeline
Sous Chef
Breckenridge Brewery
03.2024 - Current
Executive Sous Chef
Pizza Republica
03.2023 - 08.2023
Sous Chef
Robert's Italian Deli And Pizzeria
06.2021 - 03.2023
Sauce Cook
Cheesecake Factory Inc
03.2021 - 07.2021
Kitchen Manager
Oskar Blues Brewing
08.2020 - 03.2021
line cook
pepe osaka’s fish taco tequila bar & grill
01.2017 - 05.2019
prep supervisor
Randi’s irish grill & pub
10.2016 - 08.2020
line cook/barista
goody’s Mountain creperie
11.2014 - 01.2017
High School Diploma -
Harris County High School
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