Graham Long
Austin,TX
Summary
Hands-on Banquet Supervisor overseeing successful set up of functions, meetings and events. Maintains productive relationships with internal and external staff and vendors to spearhead collaborative efforts. Creates and embodies guest satisfaction by demonstrating high hospitality standards and delivering positive guest experiences.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Banquet Supervisor
JW Marriot
02.2023 - Current
- Overseeing production of upwards of 6,000 guest a day
- Elevated the production and efficiency of the Canapé team
- Training new associates and international interns on recipes and food standards
- Coordinates food production and standards of the Executive Lounge
- Writes daily preparation responsibilities.
Sous Chef
Sterling Group
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Cooked for upwards of 150 members a day
- Produced from scratch pastries and bread daily
- Efficient in cooking eggs to order
- Coordinated the weekly breakfast menu.
Preparation Cook
Story
04.2022 - 08.2022
- Maintained sanitation and hygienic regulations
- Prepared dishes needed for same day of service
- Safely handled proteins to health code standards
- Skilled to use standard food preparation utensils and kitchen equipment.
Sous Chef
Voltaire
03.2021 - 08.2022
- Percises cut for a fine dining atmosphere
- Cooked up to 300 plates a night
- Produced weekly ordering and inventory list
- Devised new menu items and specials with head chef
- Trained and guided incoming cooks to restaurant standards.
Education
Associates in Culinary Sciences -
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
Austin, Texas11.2023
Liberal Arts -
Johnson County Community College
Overland Park, Kansas01.2021
Education -
Kansas State University
Manhattan, Kansas05.2016
Skills
- Kitchen and Staff Management
- Sanitation and Hygiene
- Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Food Safety
- Staff Training
- Banquet Operations
- Organizational Skills
- Dietary Restriction Compliance
Merrits
- Eagle Scout- 2014
- Food Manager Certification
- Clay County Food Handlers Card
- Texas Nutrition Certification
Hobbies/Interests
- Paddle Boarding
- Foreign Travel
- Board Games
- Sports
Timeline
Banquet Supervisor
JW Marriot
02.2023 - Current
Sous Chef
Sterling Group
09.2022 - 02.2023
Preparation Cook
Story
04.2022 - 08.2022
Sous Chef
Voltaire
03.2021 - 08.2022
Associates in Culinary Sciences -
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
Liberal Arts -
Johnson County Community College
Education -
Kansas State University
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