Ian Wesson
Ocala ,FL
Summary
Adept Sous Chef with a proven track record at Primos Italian Bistro, excelling in high-volume food preparation and staff training. Demonstrating exceptional cooking techniques and leadership, significantly contributing to maintaining the establishment's stellar reputation. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Primos Italian Bistro
04.2023 - 09.2023
- Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Assisted with menu development and planning.
- Participated in food tastings and taste tests.
Sous Chef
Cold Water Brewery And Grill
02.2020 - 10.2022
- Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
Cook
Fire and Ice
03.2017 - 02.2020
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
Education
High School Diploma -
South Tahoe High School
South Lake Tahoe, CA09.2016
Skills
- Cost Control
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Food Preparation
- Inventory Management
- Menu Memorization
- Portion Control
- Team Leadership
- Cooking techniques
- Garnishing and Plating
- Knife Skills
- Staff Training
- Staff Motivation
Timeline
Sous Chef
Primos Italian Bistro
04.2023 - 09.2023
Sous Chef
Cold Water Brewery And Grill
02.2020 - 10.2022
Cook
Fire and Ice
03.2017 - 02.2020
High School Diploma -
South Tahoe High School
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