Eric Dunahugh
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Over the Road Truck Driver
Wilson Logistics
Strafford, Missouri
10.2023 - Current
Executive Chef
Dos Olivos Markets
Buda, Tx
10.2022 - Current
- Interviewed, trained and hired kitchen staff and launched operational improvements to reduce turnaround times for food preparation and dining service
- Oversaw menu changes to maintain reputation of restaurant in producing exciting dishes defining exquisite level of cuisine available in city
- Planned, organized and supervised daily culinary operation of restaurant and catering services
- Evaluated restaurant operations to spot problems, improve kitchen organization and refresh menus with proactive mindset
- Kept staff working productively to achieve total guest satisfaction
- Obtained best prices from vendors by negotiating contracts for ingredients and equipment procurement, reducing monthly food costs.
Sous Chef
Seelbach Hotel
Louisville, KY
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques
- Supervised kitchen food preparation in demanding, high-volume environments
- Performed as head chef to maintain team productivity and restaurant quality
- Plated food according to restaurant artistic guidelines to promote attractive presentation
- Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted
- Monitored food products, driving quality, freshness and integrity
- Conducted frequent line checks to keep food at proper temperatures in holding zones
- Assisted with interviewing, hiring and training kitchen personnel
- Streamlined kitchen processes to shorten wait times and serve additional guests
- Maintained highest food quality standards regarding food inventory procedures, food storage and rotation.
Cook
American Food & Vending Corp.
San Antonio, TX
08.2020 - 09.2021
- Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove and refrigerator
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces and salads
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods
- Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness
- Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
Executive Chef
Los Olivos Markets
Wimberley, TX
01.2020 - 08.2020
- Created new menu items, managed food expenses and supervised quality to ensure adherence to standards
- Coordinated and executed menu planning, recipe development and daily restaurant operations
- Planned and prepared food product orders to maintain appropriate stock levels
- Monitored quality, presentation and quantities of plated food across line
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques
- Implemented and maintained excellent service to achieve guest satisfaction
- Managed ordering, inventory levels, receiving, invoice settling and equipment maintenance
- Provided effective orientation and training to each new associate and developed ongoing training programs
- Initiated software based inventory control system to manage inventory and analyze food cost
- Managed kitchen staff team and assigned tasks for various stages of food production
- Conducted assessments and utilized root cause analysis to implement corrective action strategies
- Improved performance of team members resulting in high-quality meals produced daily.
General Manager
Double Dave's Pizza
New Braunfels, TX
05.2018 - 01.2020
- Delivered exceptional client experiences through hands-on leadership of associates and managers
- Built and maintained loyal, long-term customer relationships through effective account management
- Managed inventory levels and conducted corrective action planning to minimize long-term costs
- Complied with company policies and government regulations to prevent and detect rule violations and protect organization from fines and lawsuits
- Supervised employees through planning, assignments and direction
- Created schedules and monitored payroll to remain within budget
- Taught alertness and security tactics to reduce theft and losses
- Guided management and supervisory staff to promote smooth operations
- Trained employees on duties, policies and procedures
- Administered employee discipline through verbal and written warnings
- Enhanced operational performance by developing effective business strategies, systems and procedures.
Lead Banquet Cook
Eilan hotel and spa
San Antonio, TX
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Prepared banquet meals according to standard recipes and customer preferences
- Worked with chef to complete dishes on schedule and in line with exacting presentation and taste standards
- Managed production of food for catered corporate and private events
- Used such cooking processes as charbroiling, sautéing, braising, roasting and par cooking to create delicious dishes
- Organized prep list and coordinated efficient work to be ready for fast-paced banquet cooking operations
- Kept kitchen work stations, utensils and equipment clean and sanitized between banquet rushes
- Directed presentation and portioning of food for banquet functions
- Stored raw foods and prepared items according to proper safe handling requirements and health code standards
- Communicated with servers on timing of completed dishes and menu offerings to expedite food delivery
- Maintained strict standards for portion sizes and inventory management to consistently meet budget targets
- Trained and coached banquet staff to maintain groups' reputation for impeccable service
- Coordinated food orders between stations and food servers to reduce wait times
- Executed set menus for banquets with cuisine from diverse regions
- Reviewed quality and appearance of food to identify gaps in employees' knowledge and performance
- Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
Education
GED -
Bruton High School
Some College (No Degree) -
Culinary Arts
Skills
- Menu development
- Customer retention
- Purchasing management
- Cost control
- Food safety
- Staff training
- Inventory management
- Communication abilities
- Route planning expertise
- Delivery Scheduling
- Safe Driving
- Document Management
- Equipment Operation
Timeline
Over the Road Truck Driver
Wilson Logistics
10.2023 - Current
Executive Chef
Dos Olivos Markets
10.2022 - Current
Sous Chef
Seelbach Hotel
09.2021 - 06.2022
Cook
American Food & Vending Corp.
08.2020 - 09.2021
Executive Chef
Los Olivos Markets
01.2020 - 08.2020
General Manager
Double Dave's Pizza
05.2018 - 01.2020
Lead Banquet Cook
Eilan hotel and spa
01.2015 - 01.2018
GED -
Bruton High School
Some College (No Degree) -
Culinary Arts
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