Eddy Gard
Harwich Port,MA
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with several years of diverse industry experience, skilled in crafting innovative seasonal menus and optimizing kitchen operations for efficiency. Proven track record of enhancing guest satisfaction through exceptional dining experiences and effective customer retention strategies. Committed to maintaining high standards of quality and service.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chef
Mooncussers Tavern
Harwich Port, MA
07.2013 - 01.2025
- Managed daily operations of the kitchen, including scheduling shifts.
- Trained new chefs on proper cooking techniques and menu items.
- Supervised food preparation staff to deliver high-quality results.
- Delegated tasks for kitchen employees and developed staff teams to streamline food preparation procedures.
- Met with clients to discuss menus and meal options for weddings and banquets.
- Developed standard recipes and techniques for food preparation and presentation, promoting consistently high-quality food items.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils, and workstations.
- Ensured compliance with all health, safety and hygiene regulations within the kitchen area.
- Kept up to date with current culinary trends, as well as health and safety regulations.
- Supervised team members during meal service to ensure accuracy of orders.
- Assessed inventory levels, and placed orders.
- Curated recipes to meet the cost of food, labor, and overhead.
- Checked the quality of food products.
- Created seasonal menus to highlight fresh, local ingredients.
- Designed and implemented new menu items to meet customer preferences and trends.
Budtender
Cape Cod Cannabis
Wellfleet, MA
04.2023 - 03.2024
- Discussed strains, qualities and effects of marijuana for recreational needs.
- Answered store and merchandise questions and led customers to wanted items.
- Maintained knowledge of sales and promotions, return policies and security practices.
- Educated customers on effects, medical benefits and overall experience of using cannabis products.
- Created positive and healthy customer interactions to align with company core values.
- Maintained records related to sales for store management.
- Managed supply restocking, display arrangements and general housekeeping.
- Maintained knowledge of current cannabis strains, edibles, concentrates, and paraphernalia.
- Advised customers on various products such as effects, flavors, potency levels, and prices.
- Ticketed, arranged and displayed merchandise to promote sales.
- Stocked shelves and supplies and organized displays to focus customer attention on specific items.
- Opened and closed cash registers by counting money, separating charge slips and balancing drawers.
- Complied with federal, state, and local laws regarding the sale of marijuana products.
Sous Chef
Mac's Seafood
Chatham, MA
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Coordinated ordering, receiving, storage, and distribution of food items.
- Created a positive work environment by encouraging teamwork among staff members.
- Monitored food products, driving quality, freshness and integrity.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure adequate supplies on hand.
- Supervised kitchen food preparation in demanding, high-volume environments.
- Plated food according to restaurant guidelines.
- Assisted restaurant in meeting financial targets by achieving food quality objectives.
- Conducted frequent line checks to keep food at proper temperatures in holding zones.
Education
High School Diploma -
Malden Catholic High School
Malden, MA05-2015
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology
Westfield State University
Westfield, MASkills
- Menu development
- Kitchen operations management
- Clear Communication Skills
- Budgeting and cost control
- Stock Management
- Customer Relations
- Team collaboration
- Allergen awareness
- Recipe creation
- Hospitality service expertise
Certification
- ServSafe Certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Budtender
Cape Cod Cannabis
04.2023 - 03.2024
Sous Chef
Mac's Seafood
10.2022 - 03.2023
Chef
Mooncussers Tavern
07.2013 - 01.2025
High School Diploma -
Malden Catholic High School
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology
Westfield State University
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