Gavin Courtney

Oversee all business operations including sales, menu writing, purchasing, cost/inventory control, and execution.

• Seek, hire, and train front and back of house staff.
• Lead 5-15 kitchen staff from delivery to execution on day-of event. Maintain very high quality product from food to service.
• Maintain highest standard of cleanliness, sanitation, and food safety standards.
• Scheduling, payroll, and all administrative duties.
• Established foundational processes for business operations.

• Learned and excelled at most positions and outlets throughout time spent.
• Acquired extensive knowledge on soups/sauces, a la carte service and and banquet service.
• Led kitchens, maintained food safety standards, costing, purchasing, production and management.
• Maintained labor and purchasing cost control.
• Assisted with menu development and planning.
• Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
• Maintained highest standards in food service and presentation.

• Worked from Dishwasher to Chef over time spent with company
• Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
• Created daily and regular menu specials.
• Oversee purchasing and inventory.
• Dinner service line cook responsibilities.