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Jack Coleman

Jack Coleman

Executive Sous Chef
Birmingham,AL

Summary

Results-driven Executive Sous Chef with extensive experience at TopGolf, recognized for optimizing kitchen operations through strategic waste reduction and strict sanitation compliance. Proven ability to lead and develop culinary teams while managing budgets and controlling costs, consistently delivering exceptional food presentation and safety standards.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Sous Chef

TopGolf
Birmingham
12.2022 - Current
  • Supervised the preparation of meals to ensure consistency in taste, presentation, and portion size.
  • Implemented strategies to reduce waste and improve efficiency in the kitchen operations.
  • Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
  • Developed daily production schedules for kitchen staff and monitored performance to ensure quality standards were met.
  • Managed ordering, inventory levels, receiving, invoice settling, and equipment maintenance.
  • Oversaw the daily cleaning of all cooking surfaces, utensils, and equipment according to health codes.
  • Maintained accurate records of invoices related to food purchases for accounting purposes.
  • Ordered food supplies, maintained inventory, and managed budgeting of resources.

Kitchen Manager

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
Birmingham
08.1993 - 12.2022
  • Reconciled daily transactions, balanced cash registers and deposited restaurant's earnings at bank.
  • Maximized team performance by training new employees on proper food handling and restaurant protocols.
  • Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
  • Planned kitchen staff schedules to maximize coverage and encourage collaboration.
  • Oversaw daily operations of the kitchen including meal preparation, cooking methods, portion sizes and plate presentation.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to enhance team performance, improve processes and boost results.
  • Reviewed vendor invoices for accuracy before authorizing payment transactions.
  • Implemented surface and equipment schedules and standards to maintain clean, neat and sanitized kitchen.
  • Oversaw food preparation, production and presentation according to quality standards.
  • Trained new kitchen staff on proper food handling techniques and safety regulations.
  • Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
  • Performed weekly inventories of food items stored in refrigerators or freezers.
  • Created weekly schedules for kitchen staff members based on anticipated business volume.

Education

High School Diploma -

Choctaw County High School
Butler Alabama
05-1988

Skills

  • Allergy awareness
  • Kitchen management
  • Food presentation
  • Cost control
  • Sanitation standards
  • Special event catering
  • Waste reduction
  • Food plating and presentation
  • Budgeting and cost control
  • Food spoilage prevention
  • Business operations oversight
  • Decision-making
  • Order management
  • Team leadership
  • Food stock and supply management
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Strong work ethic
  • BOH operations
  • Hiring, training, and development
  • Purchasing
  • Food safety
  • Staff scheduling
  • ServSafe certification
  • Inventory control

Accomplishments

  • My Team received 2 One Shield Green Flags in 2024
  • I have never received a Health inspection score Less than 90 in my entire career. I scored 100 several times during my tenure at Applebee's.
  • My lowest Ecosure score was a 92 with my highest being 98 on 3 occasions.
  • During my tenure at Topgolf I have scored at least 90 each time.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Executive Sous Chef

TopGolf
12.2022 - Current

Kitchen Manager

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
08.1993 - 12.2022

High School Diploma -

Choctaw County High School

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