David Stuart
Newport,NC,NC
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with a proven track record at Mangrove Mama's, excelling in high-pressure environments. Adept at menu development and team leadership, I foster collaboration and enhance customer satisfaction. My strong organizational skills and attention to detail drive efficiency, ensuring top-quality food service while maintaining compliance with health standards.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Stuart's Painting Services
David Stuart
01.2018 - 12.2025
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Head Chef
Mangrove Mama's
12.2022 - 07.2023
- Led kitchen operations to ensure high-quality food preparation and service.
- Developed seasonal menus reflecting local ingredients and culinary trends.
- Trained and mentored junior chefs, enhancing team performance and skill development.
- Implemented cost-control measures to optimize ingredient usage and reduce waste.
- Maintained compliance with health and safety regulations in all food handling processes.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to improve customer satisfaction through menu knowledge.
- Streamlined kitchen workflows, increasing efficiency during peak service hours.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Developed strong vendor relationships to secure fresh, quality ingredients at competitive prices while supporting local businesses whenever possible.
Sous Chef
Island Grille
04.1998 - 03.2009
- Assisted in preparation and execution of menu items, ensuring quality and consistency.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to maintain efficient workflow during peak service hours.
- Monitored inventory levels, assisting in ordering supplies to reduce waste and optimize stock management.
- Trained new kitchen staff on food safety protocols and proper cooking techniques.
- Implemented portion control measures to enhance cost efficiency without compromising quality.
- Developed weekly specials based on seasonal ingredients, promoting creativity in menu offerings.
- Coordinated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless communication during service operations.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment, adhering to health and safety standards.
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
Education
High School Diploma - Required
West Carteret High
Morehead City, NCSkills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable
- Multitasking
- Dependable and responsible
- Calm under pressure
- Organization and time management
- Decision-making
- Problem resolution
- Verbal communication
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Head Chef
Mangrove Mama's
12.2022 - 07.2023
Stuart's Painting Services
David Stuart
01.2018 - 12.2025
Sous Chef
Island Grille
04.1998 - 03.2009
High School Diploma - Required
West Carteret High