Jack Mahoney
Saratoga,WY
Skills can be taught. Character you either have or you don’t have.
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Summary
High-performing Chef offering 15 years of industry experience in restaurants, production, luxury boutique hotels and start-ups. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Chef
Magee Homestead
Saratoga, WY
04.2022 - Current
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action and performance reviews.
- Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation and safety processes.
- Estimated food consumption and requisitioned food, selected and developed recipes, standardized production recipes for consistent quality and established presentation technique.
- Generated employee schedules, work assignments and determined appropriate compensation rates.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Assisted clients in planning corporate events, social galas and gourmet dinners.
- Aligned seasonal plans with ingredient availability and key area events for optimal promotions.
Executive Sous Chef
Brush Creek Ranch
Saratoga, WY
03.2021 - 04.2022
- Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and hospitality service in 4 dining venues.
- Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
- Conducted scheduling and assignments for 25 employees to optimize coverage of peak times.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Modernized processes for kitchen staff to reduce guest wait times by 20% and boost daily output.
Senior Chef De Partie
The Farm At Brush Creek
Saratoga, WY
05.2019 - 03.2021
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Collaboration of full, tasting, and special events menus to meet establishment needs and maintain positive guest feedback.
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
- Inspected the kitchen to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas.
Restaurant Manager
Mike Duffy's
St Louis, MO
03.2018 - 03.2019
- Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
- Carefully interviewed, selected, trained and supervised staff.
- Met, greeted and encouraged feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within restaurant.
- Reconciled cash and credit card transactions to maintain accurate records.
- Led and directed team members on effective methods, operations and procedures.
- Developed, implemented and managed business plans to promote profitable food and beverage sales.
- Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
Sous Chef
OG Hospitality Group
St. Louis, MO
03.2015 - 03.2018
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
Skills
- Resource Management
- Menu Engineering
- Recruitment and Onboarding
- Employee Training
- Process Improvement
- Restaurant Industry Trends Awareness
- Fine Dining Expertise
- Hospitality Service Expertise
Affiliations
Current:
- Forbes Travel Guide 5 Star Dining Hotel
- Relais & Chateaux Chef
- American Culinary Federation Chef
Previous:
- Boy Scouts of America
- Big Brother Program
- Soup Kitchen Volunteer
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Executive Chef - Magee Homestead
04.2022 - Current
Executive Sous Chef - Brush Creek Ranch
03.2021 - 04.2022
Senior Chef De Partie - The Farm At Brush Creek
05.2019 - 03.2021
Restaurant Manager - Mike Duffy's
03.2018 - 03.2019
Sous Chef - OG Hospitality Group
03.2015 - 03.2018