Jack Christian
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Line cook with managerial experience since the age of 18, confident in high-volume service. Formerly employed at the most booked OpenTable restaurant in Atlanta. Experience as Kitchen Manager and later chosen for Junior Sous Chef training at the following employer based on their demonstrated technical competency, leadership, and persistent attention to detail. Four years of cooking experience and familiarity with fine dining settings. Striving to show ambition and keep improving abilities in a technique-driven kitchen.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook/ Junior Sous Trainee
Beetlecat
06.2025 - 03.2026
- Prepared diverse menu items, ensuring adherence to quality and presentation standards.
- Trained new employees on cooking techniques and kitchen operations.
- Executed assigned station during high-volume lunch and dinner service for up to 400 covers.
- Proficient in all stations in the kitchen, including garde manger/sauté/pastry/etc.
- Temporary baking assistant completing daily prep for dessert service.
Sous Chef/Kitchen Manager
Grant Park, Gather
09.2022 - 06.2025
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure timely and quality meal preparation.
- Implemented proper cleaning procedures, ensuring a safe and sanitary kitchen workspace.
- Developed and executed daily menu items while adhering to food safety standards.
- Collaborated with head chef to design catering and special event menus.
- Trained new staff in food preparation techniques and kitchen protocols.
- Assisted with receiving, storage, inventory organization, and daily kitchen preparation
Education
High School Diploma -
Maynard Jackson Highschool
Atlanta, GA05-2025
Skills
Culinary:
Advanced Knife Skills
Sauce & Jus Production
Stocks & Fond
Garde Manger
Vegetable Fabrication
Charcuterie
Sous Vide
Confit
Oyster shucking
Menu & Food Development:
Menu Development
Recipe Development
Recipe Standardization
Seasonal Ingredient Utilization
Plating & Presentation
Kitchen Operations:
Kitchen Leadership
Station Management
Mise en Place Systems
Expo / Pass
Inventory Management
Purchasing
Vendor Relations
Certification
ServSafe food handler certification
Timeline
Cook/ Junior Sous Trainee
Beetlecat
06.2025 - 03.2026
Sous Chef/Kitchen Manager
Grant Park, Gather
09.2022 - 06.2025
High School Diploma -
Maynard Jackson Highschool