Devan Anderson
Lake Havasu City,AZ
Summary
Results-driven culinary leader with 4+ years of experience in executive and sous chef roles. Skilled in staff management, banquet and catering production, inventory control, and ServSafe standards. Focused on efficient kitchen operations, accurate ordering, and consistent food quality.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Chef
Boat House Grill
Lake Havasu City , Arizona
2024.05 - Current
- Directed Boat House Grill kitchen operations and line service
- Developed new menu items and supervised quality to meet culinary standards and control food expenses.
- Implemented and maintained excellent service to achieve guest satisfaction.
- Directed kitchen staff in food preparation and presentation to ensure high quality standards were met.
- Inspected plates for presentation, portioning, and quality
- Maintained sanitation standards and safe kitchen practices
- Coordinated banquet and private event meal preparation
- Trained staff on recipes, station setup, and workflow
- Monitored kitchen area and staff to maintain overall safety and establish proper food handling techniques.
- Enhanced culinary skills of kitchen workers through training on culinary techniques.
- Managed ordering, inventory levels, receiving, invoice settling, and equipment maintenance.
- Supervised the selection, training, scheduling, and performance of kitchen personnel.
- Reviewed orders from vendors to ensure accuracy and cost effectiveness.
- Contributed to marketing strategies aimed at increasing restaurant revenue through enhanced menu offerings.
- Performed financial analysis and recommended effective methods to cut costs.
- Planned weekly production schedules to optimize kitchen workflow and reduce food waste.
- Controlled labor costs through effective use of staff scheduling techniques.
- Tracked sales figures for each dish served in order to identify popular items.
- Created daily specials based on seasonal ingredients and customer feedback.
- Trained and supervised line cooks to develop new skills and improve team performance.
- Created recipes, incorporating various techniques, to build flavor, and unique visual appeal.
- Ensured compliance with health department regulations by implementing proper sanitation procedures.
- Improved performance of team members resulting in high-quality meals produced daily.
- Analyzed recipes to determine menu prices based on cost of food, labor and overhead.
Lead Mechanic
Eric Burtons PWC shop
Lake Havasu City
2023.01 - Current
- Repaired personal watercraft systems using hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment.
- Performed routine maintenance on marine engines and drive systems
- Documented repair work and parts usage in service records
- Inspected vessels for safety issues before return to customers
- Removed old oil, replaced filters, and added correct amounts of fluids.
- Researched parts availability from vendors in order to complete repairs efficiently.
Sous Chef
Boat House Grill
Lake Havasu City , Arizona
2022.04 - 2024.05
- Trained kitchen staff on recipes, plating, and sanitation standards.
- Coordinated cooks on prep lists and ticket flow.
- Prepared sauté, grill, and pantry stations for daily menu execution.
- Supported chef with menu prep, special requests, and banquet production.
- Collaborated with Executive Chef to create innovative dishes for special events.
- Plated food according to restaurant artistic guidelines to promote attractive presentation.
- Implemented strategies to reduce waste and increase efficiency throughout the kitchen.
- Managed inventory checks and communicated supply needs to management.
- Complied with all health department regulations regarding proper food handling methods.
- Contributed to the successful execution of catered events from start to finish.
Shift Lead
Sustane Natural Fertilizer
Cannon Falls
2020.11 - 2022.03
- Supervised shift operations in natural fertilizer production facility.
- Coordinated production, packaging, and loading activities across team members.
- Inspected fertilizer batches for quality and process consistency.
- Communicated workflow updates with maintenance and warehouse teams.
- Documented inventory, materials, and shift activity for plant records.
- Coached and trained employees and managed daily work assignments to enhance operations.
- Monitored safety practices and enforced plant rules during shifts.
Education
Red Wing High School
Red Wing, MN2016-07
Skills
- Recipes and menu planning
- Food plating and presentation
- Banquets and catering
- Food service safety training
- ServSafe certification
- Budgeting and cost control
- Menu pricing
- Food stock and supply management
- Spoilage prevention
- Order delivery practices
- Kitchen staff management
- Resource management
- Clear communication
- Attention to detail
- Team leadership
Timeline
Executive Chef
Boat House Grill
2024.05 - Current
Lead Mechanic
Eric Burtons PWC shop
2023.01 - Current
Sous Chef
Boat House Grill
2022.04 - 2024.05
Shift Lead
Sustane Natural Fertilizer
2020.11 - 2022.03
Red Wing High School