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Craig Stevens

Cincinnati,OH

Summary

Dynamic Sous Chef with a proven track record at Nicolas, excelling in menu development and team leadership. Expert in inventory management and food safety, achieving significant cost savings and enhancing guest satisfaction. Adept at training staff and implementing efficient kitchen processes, ensuring high-quality food presentation and compliance with health regulations.

Work History

Sous Chef

Louvino
Cincinnati, OH
2022 - 2023
  • 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.
  • Played a key role in achieving positive health inspection results by maintaining strict compliance with all relevant guidelines and regulations throughout daily operations.

Orchids

Hilton
Cincinnati, OH
2019 - 2020
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Sous Chef

Nicolas
Cincinnati, OH
2008 - 2018
  • Assisted in menu preparation, ensuring consistency and quality of dishes.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to streamline food production processes.
  • Maintained inventory levels, ordering supplies as needed for operations.
  • Trained junior chefs on culinary techniques and kitchen safety protocols.
  • Implemented procedures to enhance food presentation and service efficiency.
  • Monitored food safety standards, maintaining compliance with health regulations.
  • Developed seasonal menus, incorporating local ingredients to elevate offerings.
  • Coordinated with front-of-house teams to ensure timely service during peak hours.
  • Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.

Education

High School Diploma -

Woodward High School
Cincinnati, OH

Skills

  • Team leadership
  • Kitchen leadership
  • Food safety
  • Inventory management
  • Safe food handling
  • Food presentation
  • Menu planning
  • Food preparation
  • Customer service
  • Kitchen organization
  • Cooking techniques
  • Allergen awareness
  • Supervising food prep
  • Safety management
  • Knife skills
  • Ingredient knowledge
  • Mentoring and coaching
  • Menu development
  • Safe handling
  • Menu memorization
  • Staff training
  • Butchery skills
  • Cost control
  • Employee scheduling
  • Equipment usage
  • Staff motivation
  • Recipes and menu planning
  • Special diets
  • Food spoilage prevention
  • Foodservice

Timeline

Sous Chef

Louvino
2022 - 2023

Orchids

Hilton
2019 - 2020

Sous Chef

Nicolas
2008 - 2018

High School Diploma -

Woodward High School

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