David Myers
The Woodlands
Summary
Creative Business Owner with exceptional background spent in The Culinary and Woodworking Arts. Proven leader with engaging demeanor and success working in most demanding environments. Talented in training and mentoring successful teams.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Co-Owner/Operator
Sawdust And Seeds LLC
2021.01 - Current
- Measured and cut materials in adherence to schematic drawings.
- Proactively managed projects to obtain 100% customer satisfaction for custom work.
- Created 100% accurate quotes for clients based on needs, budgets and inventories.
- Reviewed job specifications to determine necessary tools and materials.
- Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of sanders, saws and routers.
- Completed general finish work and sanding.
- Packaged finished products and facilitated shipment.
- Set up and safely operated woodworking equipment, routers, table saws and belt sanders.
- Planned workflow and material usage to provide efficient time management and access to materials.
Chef Owner
Laughing Peacock Culinary Services
2016.10 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Created catering menu based upon client specifications, event type, dietary needs and budget.
- Ordered food items and supplies needed to fulfill catering jobs.
- Provided friendly, courteous service to create memorable moments for guests.
- Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
- Conceptualized menus to account for dietary restrictions, food allergies and personal requests.
- Met face-to-face with clients of diverse backgrounds to discuss specific needs and considerations, designing unique garnishes, table settings and plate displays to suit each group's theme.
- Crafted exciting catering options for clients.
- Developed and remained accountable for safety, quality, consistency and adherence to standards.
Furniture Maker
Helmwood Urban Lumber
2021.10 - Current
- Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of sanders, saws and routers.
- Reviewed job specifications to determine necessary tools and materials.
- Chose appropriate lumber and supplies for bespoke projects based on wood species, project type, client needs and budgets.
- Performed lumber selection, milling and shaping.
- Built products tailored to meet needs and specifications of clients.
- Followed drawings and measurement specifications to accurately construct products.
- Planned workflow and material usage to provide efficient time management and access to materials.
- Set up and safely operated woodworking equipment, routers, table saws and belt sanders.
Sous Chef
Fox Restaurant Concepts
2019.03 - 2021.04
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Developed and remained accountable for safety, quality, consistency and adherence to standards.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas.
Executive Chef and Baker
Cupcakes And Bubbles
2018.03 - 2019.09
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action and performance reviews.
- Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation and safety processes.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for restaurant.
- Inventoried food, ingredient and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Estimated food consumption and requisitioned food, selected and developed recipes, standardized production recipes for consistent quality and established presentation technique.
- Generated employee schedules, work assignments and determined appropriate compensation rates.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
The Culinary Institute of America
Hyde Park03.2003
Skills
- Client Service
- Relationship building
- Business launch
- Operations management
- Recipes and menu planning
- Workflow Optimization
Certification
- ServSafe Instructor/Proctor
- Certified TABC Food Handler
- CPR/First Aid Certified
Timeline
Furniture Maker
Helmwood Urban Lumber
2021.10 - Current
Co-Owner/Operator
Sawdust And Seeds LLC
2021.01 - Current
Sous Chef
Fox Restaurant Concepts
2019.03 - 2021.04
Executive Chef and Baker
Cupcakes And Bubbles
2018.03 - 2019.09
Chef Owner
Laughing Peacock Culinary Services
2016.10 - Current
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
The Culinary Institute of America
- ServSafe Instructor/Proctor
- Certified TABC Food Handler
- CPR/First Aid Certified
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