Jacob Favre
Wichita
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Aramark, excelling in menu development and high-quality food preparation. Proven track record in staff training and operational efficiency, enhancing customer satisfaction through effective conflict resolution and adherence to food safety standards. Committed to fostering a creative and productive kitchen environment.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sous Chef
Aramark
03.2024 - 07.2025
- Assisted in menu development by collaborating with head chef to create seasonal offerings.
- Prepared high-quality dishes following standardized recipes and presentation guidelines.
- Managed a kitchen crew of 30 to 50 full-time staff.
- Trained new kitchen staff on food preparation techniques and equipment usage.
Manager
Pretzel Place
01.2021 - 02.2024
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure efficient production and quality of pretzels.
- Trained and mentored team members on best practices and operational procedures.
- Implemented inventory management systems to optimize stock levels and reduce waste.
- Developed staff schedules to maintain optimal coverage during peak hours.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and inform product offerings.
- Increased sales by 5% to 10% every year.
Senior Cook 3
Montana State University
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Supervised kitchen staff, ensuring adherence to safety and sanitation standards.
- Developed and implemented menu items, enhancing student dining experience and nutritional value.
- Trained new cooks on food preparation techniques and kitchen equipment operation.
- Collaborated with dietary specialists to accommodate various dietary restrictions and preferences.
- Streamlined food preparation processes, improving service speed during peak hours.
- Directly managed three different concept stations that prepared over 3,000 meals daily.
Manager
Applebee's Grill + Bar
01.2011 - 01.2018
- Led safety initiatives, ensuring compliance with health regulations and workplace standards.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Won the company's cleanest store in the franchise for 5 years in a row.
Education
GED -
Falcon High School
Falcon, CO11-2000
Skills
- Menu development
- High-quality food preparation
- Inventory management
- Food safety compliance
- Staff training
- Operational efficiency
- Cost control
- Customer satisfaction enhancement
- Culinary creativity
- Team leadership
- Conflict resolution
- Dietary accommodations
Certification
- Certified Food Safety Manager, National Registration of Food Safety Professionals - 2023-2027
Timeline
Sous Chef
Aramark
03.2024 - 07.2025
Manager
Pretzel Place
01.2021 - 02.2024
Senior Cook 3
Montana State University
01.2018 - 01.2021
Manager
Applebee's Grill + Bar
01.2011 - 01.2018
GED -
Falcon High School