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Dustin Hagey

New Philadelphia,OH

Summary

Accomplished Lead Kitchen Manager with a proven track record at JNG Grill, enhancing kitchen efficiency and mentoring junior chefs. Expert in menu development and kitchen operations, I excel in team collaboration and leadership. Demonstrated success in elevating service quality through innovative culinary techniques and effective staff management. Ambitious kitchen manager/ sous chef with proven track record of creating successful food service operations, managing staff and increasing profits. Extensive experience in menu design, ordering supplies and creating innovative solutions to food service challenges. Well-versed in hospitality standards and natural knack for building relationships with customers. Dynamic professional with demonstrated success in developing and executing innovative marketing strategies to boost sales, while maintaining operational efficiency. Skilled in budget management to reduce costs and maximize profits. Passion for food preparation, providing quality products to customers.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Kitchen Manager

JNG Grill
03.2023 - Current
  • Established strong vendor relationships for reliable delivery of fresh ingredients at competitive prices without compromising quality.
  • Mentored junior chefs through hands-on demonstrations of advanced culinary techniques, elevating their skills in both presentation and flavor development.
  • Created inclusive work environment that embraced diversity while encouraging open communication among all staff members.
  • Developed creative menu offerings, incorporating seasonal ingredients and diverse cuisine styles to appeal to varied tastes.
  • Trained new hires on kitchen procedures, safety protocols, and recipe execution to maintain consistency in service quality.
  • Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep processes and optimizing ingredient usage.

Executive Sous Chef

Atwood Yacht Club
12.2022 - 10.2023
  • Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
  • Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Collaborated with executive chef to develop innovative menu items, leading to increased guest return rates and positive reviews.

Restaurant Manager

Shoneys
05.2011 - 04.2021
  • Managed daily operations to ensure a high level of efficiency, consistency, and quality in both food and service.
  • Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff.
  • Met, greeted, and encouraged feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within restaurant.
  • Reconciled cash and credit card transactions to maintain accurate records.
  • Ensured consistent taste and quality by adhering to standardized recipes and carefully measuring ingredients.
  • Consistently met high volume demands while maintaining impeccable quality control standards for all dishes prepared.

Education

Associate of Occupational Studies - Culinary Arts

Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
Boulder, CO
11.2024

Skills

  • Food presentation
  • Menu development
  • Nutrition knowledge
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Kitchen and Staff Management
  • Cost controls
  • Quality Assurance
  • Productivity Improvement
  • ServSafe Certification
  • Supply Ordering and Management

Timeline

Lead Kitchen Manager

JNG Grill
03.2023 - Current

Executive Sous Chef

Atwood Yacht Club
12.2022 - 10.2023

Restaurant Manager

Shoneys
05.2011 - 04.2021

Associate of Occupational Studies - Culinary Arts

Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
Dustin Hagey