Esther Hewitt
Staten Island,NY
Summary
Dedicated and skilled line cook with over four years of experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Proven ability to prepare high-quality dishes, maintain kitchen safety standards, and collaborate effectively with team members. Seeking to grow and pursue the culinary arts.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
ABC DUMBO
Jean Georges Restaurant
Dumbo, NY
2025.09 - Current
- Opening a team member for a new Jean-Georges restaurant, supporting training initiatives, and ensuring a smooth launch.
- Trusted to provide service for high-profile guests and VIP events, based on consistently elevated guest experiences.
- Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
- Assisted guests with menu selections and answered questions about food items.
Server
Wayan
NYC, NY
2025.03 - 2025.09
- High-volume server, delivering refined, detail-oriented service in a fast-paced, fine-dining environment.
- Consistently received excellent guest feedback for professionalism, menu knowledge, and attentive service.
- Assisted guests with menu selections and answered questions about food items.
- Displayed enthusiasm and knowledge about restaurant's menu and products.
Lead Line Cook
Katalinas
Bexley , OH
2024.05 - 2024.12
- Supervised kitchen staff during meal preparation and service.
- Coordinated inventory management and ordered necessary supplies.
- Led the opening team through the training of the new restaurant.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Jr Sous
Emmetts
Columbus, OH
2022.01 - 2024.01
- Collaborated with the Executive Chef during opening training.
- Assisted with orders and menu specials.
- Ran and led the kitchen efficiently when the chef was out.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Managed kitchen inventory and ordered supplies as needed.
- Ensured kitchen cleanliness and maintained food safety standards daily.
- Trained new kitchen staff on cooking techniques and safety protocols.
- Monitored food quality and presentation before serving to customers.
Line Cook
Northstar
COLUMBUS, OH
2021.01 - 2022.01
- Prepared ingredients following established recipes and standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations throughout shifts.
- Executed cooking techniques for various menu items under pressure.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
- Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding orders and menu changes.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Music Business
BERKLEY
ONLINESkills
- Time management
- Inventory control
- Team collaboration
- Training and mentoring
- Problem solving
- Social awareness
- Leadership and supervision
Timeline
ABC DUMBO
Jean Georges Restaurant
2025.09 - Current
Server
Wayan
2025.03 - 2025.09
Lead Line Cook
Katalinas
2024.05 - 2024.12
Jr Sous
Emmetts
2022.01 - 2024.01
Line Cook
Northstar
2021.01 - 2022.01
Some College (No Degree) - Music Business
BERKLEY