Greg Davis
Tempe,AZ
Summary
Assisted kitchen teams in delivering high-quality meals in fast casual and full-service environments. Supported inventory management through effective product ordering and labor cost tracking. Provided customer service expertise in hospitality and back-of-house financial operations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Chula Seafood
Scottsdale, AZ
06.2025 - 12.2025
- Prepared high-quality dishes following standardized recipes and presentation guidelines.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely, ensuring adherence to health and safety regulations.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline food preparation processes for increased efficiency.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations for optimal workflow during peak hours.
Catering Chef
Emily’s Events
Scottsdale, AZ
06.2024 - 02.2025
- Developed and executed innovative menu concepts for diverse events, enhancing guest satisfaction.
- Cooked high end meals for private flights while executing proper technique and close attention to detail.
- Upkeep in kitchen operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Collaborated with event planners to customize catering services tailored to client needs and preferences.
- Supervised temp cooks on big events with 200+ guests and 3-5 courses dinners
Executive Chef
Scapegoat Beer & Wine
Scottsdale, AZ
07.2019 - Current
- Responsible for food ordering, costing, scheduling and training new hires in back of house.
- Creates new and seasonal features each week to promote restaurant exclusives.
- Prepare, organize, and date food products daily in preparation for restaurant service.
- Ensured kitchen was designed for maximum efficiency during peak hours.
Lead Line
Pig & Pickle
Scottsdale, AZ
08.2018 - 07.2019
- Worked on daily line preparation and restaurant service.
- Mise en Place standard of cleaning stations, wrapping and labeling products.
- Followed proper food handling procedure and preparation.
Pantry Chef
Evo
Scottsdale, AZ
04.2017 - 07.2018
- Oversaw all prep of charcuterie, salads, and desserts.
- Filled out all prep lists and inspected food product daily.
- Dealt with provisors for food ordering of proteins, dairy, and produce.
- Operated station during food service ensuring proper portion size, clean plating, timing, and ticket times.
General Manager
Uberrito
Paradise Valley, AZ
04.2016 - 04.2017
- Responsible for staff of over 30, duties included scheduling, on-boarding, and day-to-day operations.
- Kept labor at 20% and built schedules for entire restaurant.
- Maintained 25% food cost while making sure all recipes were followed with proper portion sizes.
Education
Associate of Arts - Arts And Entertainment Management
Maricopa Community Colleges, Mesa Community College
Mesa, AZ05.2008
Skills
- Demonstrated exceptional culinary expertise with over 18 years of experience in diverse cooking techniques
- Demonstrated meticulous attention to detail in all tasks undertaken
- Assisted in daily operations of restaurant to maintain service quality Supported team members in achieving customer satisfaction goals Contributed to inventory management and supply ordering processes
- Directed diverse teams to achieve project objectives and foster collaboration
- Demonstrated exceptional adaptability in dynamic workplace environments
- Mastered diverse POS systems, ensuring seamless operations and transactions
- Demonstrated comprehensive expertise in food service operations
Websites
Timeline
Line Cook
Chula Seafood
06.2025 - 12.2025
Catering Chef
Emily’s Events
06.2024 - 02.2025
Executive Chef
Scapegoat Beer & Wine
07.2019 - Current
Lead Line
Pig & Pickle
08.2018 - 07.2019
Pantry Chef
Evo
04.2017 - 07.2018
General Manager
Uberrito
04.2016 - 04.2017
Associate of Arts - Arts And Entertainment Management
Maricopa Community Colleges, Mesa Community College