Cong Nguyen
Rockville,MD
Summary
Culinary professional with extensive experience in restaurant operations, specializing in kitchen management and staff training. Successful in process improvement, inventory control, and enhancing operational efficiency. Skilled in task prioritization and team leadership to deliver exceptional dining experiences while upholding the highest food quality standards.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Line Cook
Hawkers Asian Street Food
Bethesda, MD
02.2025 - Current
- Supervise kitchen staff to ensure accurate food preparation and service.
- Trained new hires in food safety protocols and cooking techniques to ensure compliance and consistency.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment while upholding highest food quality standards.
- Managed inventory and supply orders to support seamless daily operations.
- Implementation of process improvements to optimize daily workflow.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen according to health standards.
Front of House Manager
Peter Changs
Baltimore, MD
04.2022 - 01.2025
- Managed daily restaurant operations to ensure high quality and exceed customer expectations.
- Coordinated front of house operations and optimized staff scheduling to improve service delivery.
- Facilitated communication between kitchen staff and front of house team to streamline service flow.
- Led employee recruiting, hiring, and performance management to build a highly efficient team.
- Monitored inventory levels for front of house supplies to ensure seamless operations and adequate stock.
Supervising Line Cook
Miller’s Ale House
Rockville, USA
01.2019 - 03.2022
- Led team of four line cooks to optimize kitchen operations and enhance workflow.
- Achieved high customer satisfaction through exceptional food presentation and attentive service.
- Expanded knowledge of grilling, frying, and baking techniques to enhance food quality.
- Adjusted menus to align with seasonal trends while maintaining corporate specifications.
- Expedited kitchen inventory management to ensure timely availability of supplies.
Education
Montgomery College
Rockville, MD01-2012
High school or equivalent -
Northwest Highschool
Germantown, MD01-2009
Skills
- Culinary techniques
- Kitchen management
- Inventory oversight
- Process optimization
- Staff training
- Task prioritization
- Leadership skills
Volunteer Experience
- Professional jiu jitsu athlete competing under team Alliance for International Brazilian Jujitsu Foundation
- Amateur boxer with a record of 21-9, who has competed in the Golden Gloves
- Volunteers by teaching kids in free time on how to defend themselves
Timeline
Lead Line Cook
Hawkers Asian Street Food
02.2025 - Current
Front of House Manager
Peter Changs
04.2022 - 01.2025
Supervising Line Cook
Miller’s Ale House
01.2019 - 03.2022
Montgomery College
High school or equivalent -
Northwest Highschool