Corey Higgins
Dallas,TX
Summary
Passionate Executive Chef skilled in menu creation, kitchen staff management, and culinary direction. Creative and artistic professional recognized for upholding the highest of standards and making perfect plates for guests. Journeyman electrician proficient in all aspects of residential and commercial electrical work.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of post-secondary education
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Chef
Fox Restaurants inc
Dallas, Texas
05.2018 - 07.2026
- Opened and set up new restaurants ranging from full service to fast casual. Performed all boh hiring and training duties and setup pos/new menu items for efficiency and accuracy
- Developed seasonal menus highlighting local ingredients and culinary trends.
- Implemented cost control measures to optimize ingredient usage and minimize waste.
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques to improve skill level and consistency.
- Provided guidance and support for Sous Chefs during peak service hours.
- Managed kitchen operations, ensuring efficiency and high food quality standards.
- Supervised and trained kitchen staff on food preparation and safety protocols.
- Resolved issues in underperforming stores related to sales, inventory variances, and labor budgets.
- Made boh schedules to labor targets, made manager schedules for multiple stores
- Supported prep and line staff to streamline food preparation and improve execution quality.
Sous Chef
Nick & Sam's Steakhouse
Dallas, Tx
05.2024 - 12.2025
- Assisted Exec Chef with all duties of fine dining and full service plus catering cooking, plating, and serving
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and efficiently during food preparation.
- Placed orders and counted inventory
- Trained line cooks to uphold standards and facilitate perfect plating
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment.
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Electrical Foreman
Brandt
Dallas, TX
09.2013 - 07.2019
- Supervised electrical installations for commercial and industrial projects.
- Coordinated team schedules to ensure timely project completion.
- Conducted safety inspections to maintain compliance with industry standards.
- Managed inventory of electrical supplies and equipment for job sites.
- Followed electrical code manuals to install and repair electrical systems.
- Scheduled and coordinated the installation of electrical systems for new construction projects.
- Trained apprentices on the proper use of tools, techniques, safety procedures, and blueprint reading.
Education
Bachelor of Science - English Literature
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX 05.2007 - 05.2011
Skills
- Menu development
- Culinary training
- Food safety protocols
- Food prep planning
- Cost control
- Cost management
- Inventory management
- Kitchen management
- Team leadership
- Staff training
- Team scheduling
- Catering and events
- Order delivery practices
- Compliance inspection
- Safety inspections
- Code compliance
- Electrical troubleshooting
Certification
- Servsafe manager food handlers
- Journeyman electrical license
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Sous Chef
Nick & Sam's Steakhouse
05.2024 - 12.2025
Executive Chef
Fox Restaurants inc
05.2018 - 07.2026
Electrical Foreman
Brandt
09.2013 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Science - English Literature
Texas A&M University
05.2007 - 05.2011