Eric Edwards
DELAND
Summary
Forward-thinking professional offering more than 30 years of experience working in fast-paced kitchens. Skilled at staying focused and productive in high-stress situations and maintaining calmness in busy times. Excellent and proven Chef skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Sinatra's Ristorante
09.2024 - Current
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
Chef
Grafton St. Pub
03.2023 - 08.2024
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
Head Chef
31 SUPPER CLUB
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Responsible for all menu aspects
- Incorporated a system of SOP's
- Run daily operations
PM Kitchen Manager
DELTA BY MARRIOTT
03.2018 - 03.2019
- Co-manage kitchen staff of 10
- Responsible for writing and executing daily prep lists
- Assist with ordering & inventory, organizing and putting away orders
- Helped hotel hit #1 on Trip Advisor before being open one year
Kitchen Manager
STONEWOOD GRILL & TAVERN
01.2016 - 12.2017
- Interview and hire staff, and oversee staff training
- Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales
- Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment
- Maintain records of goods ordered and received
- Administer online purchasing systems
Education
Associates - Culinary Arts
Florida Culinary Institute
Palm Beach, FL03.2001
High School Diploma - undefined
Mainland High School
Daytona Beach, FL04.1995
Skills
- Purchasing
- Schedule implementation
- Kitchen operations management
- Signature dish creation
- Menu development
- Dish preparation
- Portion and cost control
- Cost control
- Menu planning
- Banquets and catering
- Workflow optimization
Timeline
Chef
Sinatra's Ristorante
09.2024 - Current
Chef
Grafton St. Pub
03.2023 - 08.2024
Head Chef
31 SUPPER CLUB
03.2019 - 03.2020
PM Kitchen Manager
DELTA BY MARRIOTT
03.2018 - 03.2019
Kitchen Manager
STONEWOOD GRILL & TAVERN
01.2016 - 12.2017
High School Diploma - undefined
Mainland High School
Associates - Culinary Arts
Florida Culinary Institute