Dane Choat
Bozeman,MT
Summary
Highly skilled and well seasoned cook, with several years of experience in the kitchen. I am in search of a prospective employer in need of an experienced, passionate and reliable kitchen manager.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sous Chef /Operations Manager
Rad Foods & Yellow House Bbq
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
Chef De Cuisine
320 Guest Ranch
10.2020 - 04.2021
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
- Scheduled and supervised all kitchen employees such as dishwashers and waiters.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
Sous Chef
Lone Mountain Ranch
01.2018 - 08.2019
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
Dinner Sauté
King Estate Winery
03.2011 - 11.2011
- Prepped and prepared dinner sauté station
- Plated up to 200 covers nightly
- Responsible for keeping an organized, clean, and sanitary kitchen and work space.
Line Cook
Paddy's Two
11.2006 - 09.2009
- Helped open and run kitchen from ground up
- Prepped and prepared various dishes
- Managed 100+ covers nightly
- Responsible for keeping an organized, clean, and sanitary kitchen and work space.
Kitchen Manager/ Lead Line Cook
Brix
08.2007 - 04.2009
- Coordinated and supervised kitchen staff
- Prepped and prepared to order according to recipes and personal judgment
- Responsible for food presentation and quality for over 200 covers nightly in a fine dining restaurant.
Line Cook
Tony's On The Lake
03.2006 - 11.2006
- Sauté and grill cook
- Prep cook
- Responsible for keeping an organized, clean, and sanitary kitchen and work space.
Line Cook
Chimney Rock Grill
11.2003 - 02.2006
- Started as dishwasher promoted to line within two seasons
- Responsible for sauté and grill
- Responsible for keeping an organized, clean, and sanitary kitchen and work space
- Prepped and prepared 200-300 covers nightly.
Skills
- Staff Training
- Workflow Planning
- High-Pressure Environments
- Fine Dining Expertise
- Food Preparation and Safety
- Kitchen Equipment Operation
- Operations Management
- Servsafe Certification
- Special Events
- Cook Consistent Dishes
- Cooking Technique Demonstrations
- Cleaning and Sanitation
References
- Amber Brask, GM 320 Guest ranch, 406-599-2982
- Austin brown, Chef Owner Rad Foods / Yellow House BBQ, 713-851-5719
- Eric Gruber, Executive Chef lone Mountain Ranch, 208-315-5653
Certification
ServSafe certification
Timeline
Sous Chef /Operations Manager
Rad Foods & Yellow House Bbq
03.2023 - 09.2023
Chef De Cuisine
320 Guest Ranch
10.2020 - 04.2021
Sous Chef
Lone Mountain Ranch
01.2018 - 08.2019
Dinner Sauté
King Estate Winery
03.2011 - 11.2011
Kitchen Manager/ Lead Line Cook
Brix
08.2007 - 04.2009
Line Cook
Paddy's Two
11.2006 - 09.2009
Line Cook
Tony's On The Lake
03.2006 - 11.2006
Line Cook
Chimney Rock Grill
11.2003 - 02.2006