Godwin Seshie
Hampton,VA
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Chili's Bar and Grill, excelling in food preparation and customer service. Proven ability to enhance kitchen productivity and maintain high standards of cleanliness. Skilled in multitasking and training new hires, ensuring a safe and efficient work environment while maximizing customer satisfaction.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Chilis's Bar and Grill
03.2025 - Current
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
Manager
Chilis's Bar and Grill
07.2023 - 01.2025
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
Cook
Chilis's Bar and Grill
07.2017 - 06.2023
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Increased kitchen productivity by keeping tools organized for easy access when needed.
Shift Leader
Olive Garden Restaurant
04.2007 - 07.2017
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment while ensuring all employees adhered to safety guidelines and protocols.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - HVAC
Tidewater Community College
Portsmouth, VA07-2017
Associate's Degree - French
Alliance Francaise
Togo06-2006
Skills
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Frying
- Multitasking and organization
- Food preparation
- Grilling
- Food waste reduction
- Food handler certification
- New hire training
Languages
French
Timeline
Cook
Chilis's Bar and Grill
03.2025 - Current
Manager
Chilis's Bar and Grill
07.2023 - 01.2025
Cook
Chilis's Bar and Grill
07.2017 - 06.2023
Shift Leader
Olive Garden Restaurant
04.2007 - 07.2017
Associate of Applied Science - HVAC
Tidewater Community College
Associate's Degree - French
Alliance Francaise
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