Daniel Kennen
Chef, Husband, Father
Ozone Park,NY
Summary
Sixteen year culinary veteran looking to use the skills I have gained to move into a different industry. With a strong focus on employee and customer relations through out my journey from line cook in Virginia to Executive Sous Chef in Manhattan, I am eager to join a new team and become an asset that everyone can count on. I am passionate about family, people, food, music, and gaming and I am excited to show you what I can bring to the table outside of the food industry.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Executive Sous Chef
Del Frisco's Grille
New York, NY
10.2015 - 03.2021
- Oversaw business operations, daily paperwork, ordering of food, kitchen equipment and tools, ordering of service essentials such as glassware or to-go supplies, management of 25-30 employees a shift and a roster of 80.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Butcher steaks and seafood daily to company regulations as well as exceed goals on yield to promote customer satisfaction and profit margin.
- Inventory counting, input and trouble shooting.
- Leadership, Delegation, Support
- Developed kitchen staff through thorough training, disciplinary action and performance reviews to ensure growth and success.
- Developed new Chef and FoH candidates in all necessary aspects to ensure success upon arrival at their permanent location.
- Use empathy to understand, respect, and solve customer concerns or problems as well as for employees.
Line/Prep Cook
The Neighbors Place
Lynchburg, VA
05.2012 - 07.2015
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Contributed to consistent customer satisfaction rating by producing high-quality food and providing timely service.
- Complete mastery of all kitchen stations, dish machine and sanitization to ensure flexibility.
- Train new cooks, assist in putting away deliveries, check all sitting and new product to ensure freshness and customer satisfaction.
Lead Broiler, MIT
Texas Roadhouse
Lynchburg, VA
06.2009 - 10.2012
- Enhanced supervisory and leadership abilities by working closely with mentoring Kitchen Manager.
- Lead a team daily through service, nightly inventory and waste management, preparation, steak cutting and counting.
- Mastery all of kitchen stations to ensure flexibility
Cook, Shift Leader
Buffalo Wild Wings
Lynchburg, VA
05.2006 - 06.2009
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Prepared shift summary reports for supervisor and communicated regularly on goals and progress.
- Mastery of all aspects of the kitchen, assist in all facets of the delivery process
- Ensure sanitary and organized environment to maximize employee and customer satisfaction
Education
High School Diploma -
Heritage High School
Lynchburg, VA 09.2003 - 05.2007
No Degree - Coding, Graphic Design, Computer Science
Westwood College - Denver North
Denver, CO 09.2008 - 02.2010
Skills
Employee and Manager training, development, scheduling
Operations management, policies, procedures
MS Office, Aloha, Hot Schedules, Micros
Customer and Employee support and problem resolution
Ability to speak Spanish
Timeline
Executive Sous Chef
Del Frisco's Grille
10.2015 - 03.2021
Line/Prep Cook
The Neighbors Place
05.2012 - 07.2015
Lead Broiler, MIT
Texas Roadhouse
06.2009 - 10.2012
No Degree - Coding, Graphic Design, Computer Science
Westwood College - Denver North
09.2008 - 02.2010
Cook, Shift Leader
Buffalo Wild Wings
05.2006 - 06.2009
High School Diploma -
Heritage High School
09.2003 - 05.2007