David Sowder
Eagle River,AK
Summary
Forward-thinking professional offering more than 12 years of experience working in fast-paced kitchens. Skilled at staying focused and productive in high-stress situations and maintaining calmness in busy times.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Sous Chef
Marriott Downton Anchorage
Anchorage , AK
2022.01 - Current
- Established and updated staff schedules and assignments to optimize coverage of peak times.
- Verified compliance in preparation of menu items and customer special requests.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for restaurant.
- Controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation and safety processes.
Kitchen Manager
Opas Schnitzel Haus
Wichita Falls , TX
2009.08 - 2021.09
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Ordered and received products and supplies to stock kitchen areas.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
Operation Forman
TRACE RadioChemical
Denton , TX
1999.02 - 2008.09
- Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Handled issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions.
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
- Reworked positions and workflow based on individual abilities and production targets.
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality and cost estimates.
Education
No Degree -
Odessa College
Odessa, TXHigh School Diploma -
Billy Ryan High School
Denton, TX1996
Skills
- Supply Estimates
- Team Leadership
- Menu Planning
- Quality Assessments
- Instruction and Delegation
- Cleaning and Sanitation
- Sanitation Guidelines
- Inventory Management
- Safe Food Handling
Timeline
Executive Sous Chef
Marriott Downton Anchorage
2022.01 - Current
Kitchen Manager
Opas Schnitzel Haus
2009.08 - 2021.09
Operation Forman
TRACE RadioChemical
1999.02 - 2008.09
No Degree -
Odessa College
High School Diploma -
Billy Ryan High School
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