Dalton Gebhardt
Austin,TX
Summary
High-performing Chef offering nine years of restaurant experience who is always looking to expand culinary knowledge. Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Carpenters Hall
02.2023 - Current
- Mentored kitchen staff
- Trained staff of five on proper culinary techniques
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Monitored food and labor costs
- Obtained fresh, local ingredients
- Monthly inventory
- Invoicing
Sous Chef
Le Vacher
06.2022 - 02.2023
- Collaborate with head chef for special events.
- Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to source best ingredients at best prices.
- Trained kitchen staff of four on proper culinary technique and standards
- Maintained high food quality standards
Chef De Partie
Canje
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Rotated stock to use items before expiration date.
- Operated all kitchen equipment safely
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple stations during busy service periods.
Chef De Partie
Fairmont Austin
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Actively share ideas, opinions and suggestions to improve environment and menus
- Ensure consistency in preparation of all food items for a la carte and/or buffet menus according to property recipes and standards.
- Communicate effectively with rest of team and thrive for guest feedback.
- Supervise trainees to ensure highest level of production
- Lead team through busy services
Kitchen Lead/ Sautee
The Headliners Club
03.2019 - 08.2019
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Maximized quality assurance by completing frequent checks of line.
- Maintained well-stocked stations for maximum productivity.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment, sanitation and safety.
- Prepared food items to meet recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
Prep Cook / Grill Cook
The Brewers Table
04.2018 - 04.2019
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping and taking out trash.
- Transitioned between breakfast and dinner service by breaking down and cleaning station accordingly.
- Prepared ingredients for menu items.
- Prepared cooking supplies, ingredients and workstations
- Restocked inventory
- Practiced proper safety and sanitation standards.
- Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
Kitchen Lead
Neighbors Kitchen And Yard
04.2017 - 04.2018
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Helped hire, train and managed all kitchen staff, including employee development, issuing disciplinary action and conducting performance reviews.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation t
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
Skills
- Live fire cooking
- Butchery
- Proficient in time management
- Inventory Management
- Food Safety
- Mentoring and Coaching
- Cooking techniques
- Recipes and menu planning
- Kitchen Equipment Operation
- Knife Skills
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Leadership
Timeline
Sous Chef
Carpenters Hall
02.2023 - Current
Sous Chef
Le Vacher
06.2022 - 02.2023
Chef De Partie
Canje
10.2021 - 06.2022
Chef De Partie
Fairmont Austin
08.2019 - 05.2021
Kitchen Lead/ Sautee
The Headliners Club
03.2019 - 08.2019
Prep Cook / Grill Cook
The Brewers Table
04.2018 - 04.2019
Kitchen Lead
Neighbors Kitchen And Yard
04.2017 - 04.2018
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