EVAN COX
Bentonville,AR
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with a robust background in front and back of house operations at Wright’s Barbecue and Brightwater Culinary School. Excels in food safety and creative dish preparation, enhancing dining experiences through exceptional teamwork and communication. Proven ability to mentor staff and streamline kitchen efficiency. Offers customer-focused approach and superb organizational abilities. Eager to learn and develop in Front of House role, bringing strong communication and leadership capabilities to ensure smooth daily operations and high guest satisfaction. Ready to use and develop team management and customer service skills in any role.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Front of House
Wright’s Barbecue
04.2023 - Current
- In charge of making sure the front of house runs smoothly
- Trains new employees
- Takes orders and responds to guest inquiries
- Provides mentorship to new employees
- Maintains cleanliness and safety of the restaurant
- Has a strong understanding of the menu and restaurant operations
Prep Chef/Bartender
The 120: A Tapas Bar
02.2022 - 11.2022
- Followed recipe guidelines for in house cocktails as well as general cocktails
- Knowledge of Arkansas ABC laws regarding to the sale of alcohol in the state
- Maintained cleanliness of bar area
- Conversed and catered to guest needs while supporting professionalism and general understanding of products served
Prep Chef
River Grille Steakhouse
10.2021 - 02.2022
- Kept food inventory for prepared dishes up to par for service each day
- Maintained a clean and safe work area/environment
- Adhered to nutritional and sanitary standards
- Understood and implemented 'from scratch' cooking
- Was able to multi-task as need in busy kitchen environment
Dispensary Technician
Natural Root Dispensary
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Demonstrated an understanding of differences between various products/growers local to Arkansas and the benefits they have for patients
- Understood and applied Arkansas Medical Marijuana ABC Laws
- Knowledge of BioTrack Software
- Had knowledge of Terpene profiles in THC and effectiveness in endocannabinoid system
Catering Chef
IDK Cafe
04.2021 - 09.2021
- Prepared culinary dishes for clients based on their needs and requests
- Maintained two separate food trucks for catering jobs in the Northwest Arkansas area
- Provided catering support at local events within the community
- Ensured all operational tasks were completed as necessary
- Adhered to nutritional and sanitary standards
PT Culinary Lead
Brightwater Culinary School
05.2017 - 02.2020
- Managed storeroom personnel
- Oversaw the daily operation of storeroom
- Kept daily/weekly inventory of dry storage
- Placed produce, dry goods, and protein orders through distributors
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen and classroom areas
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
Northwest Arkansas Community College
Bentonville, ARHigh School Diploma -
Bentonville High School
Bentonville, ARSkills
- Back of house management
- Food Safety
- Communication Skills
- Time Management
- Cooking Knowledge
- Food Preparation Skills
- Multitasking
- Organization
- Teamwork
- Training
- Creativity
- Knife Skills
- Culinary skills
- TCCC CLS
- OSHA Certified
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of 8 staff members.
Certification
- ServSafe Certified in sale of alcohol
- Cicerone Certified Level I in sale of beer
- TCCC CLS
- OSHA Certifed
Timeline
Front of House
Wright’s Barbecue
04.2023 - Current
Prep Chef/Bartender
The 120: A Tapas Bar
02.2022 - 11.2022
Prep Chef
River Grille Steakhouse
10.2021 - 02.2022
Dispensary Technician
Natural Root Dispensary
06.2021 - 09.2021
Catering Chef
IDK Cafe
04.2021 - 09.2021
PT Culinary Lead
Brightwater Culinary School
05.2017 - 02.2020
High School Diploma -
Bentonville High School
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
Northwest Arkansas Community College
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