Eli Harris
Summary
High-performing individual with 15 years of restaurant and catering experience. Organized, dependable and successful at managing multiple priorities in high paced environments
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Chef
Denali Education Center
Denali Park, AK
05.2022 - 09.2023
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Hired, managed, and trained kitchen staff.
- Created menus to suit various dietary restrictions
Chef
Ambrozia Events
Asheville, NC
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Created various menus for special events, wine dinners, and popup dinners
- Prepared and delivered food for events
Line Cook
Sawhorse
Asheville, NC
03.2021 - 11.2021
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing
- Helped create and develop menu items
Line Cook
Buxton Hall Barbecue
Asheville, NC
09.2020 - 03.2021
- Worked in a fasted paced and high volume environment
- Operated and maintained wood fired smokers for whole hog bbq
Line Cook
Cucina 24
Asheville, NC
05.2019 - 03.2020
- Prepared and executed dishes on a daily basis for a menu that changed daily
- Worked in a fast paced and high volume environment
- Interacted with guests nightly in an open kitchen environment
Head Chef
Ambrozia Bar + Bistro
Asheville, NC
09.2015 - 04.2019
- Created recipes and prepared advanced dishes.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
Skills
- Plating and Presentation
- Banquets and Catering
- Ingredient Selection
- Menu Development
- Grilling
- Fine-Dining Expertise
References
Sam Etheridge
828-424-1629
Jill Boelsma
907-322-1586
Timeline
Chef
Ambrozia Events
10.2022 - 04.2023
Head Chef
Denali Education Center
05.2022 - 09.2023
Line Cook
Sawhorse
03.2021 - 11.2021
Line Cook
Buxton Hall Barbecue
09.2020 - 03.2021
Line Cook
Cucina 24
05.2019 - 03.2020
Head Chef
Ambrozia Bar + Bistro
09.2015 - 04.2019