Jacob Hafendorfer
Summary
Dedicated lead cook with several years of kitchen experience. Worked with multiple types of kitchens including bars, the all-inclusive cheesecake factory and luxury dining experiences. Proficient in menu planning and delegating kitchen tasks to appropriate employees. Talented at staying calm and efficient in stressful situations and monitoring cook safety.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
(Lead) Cook 4
W Nashville - Marriott
Nashville, Tennessee
01.2023 - Current
- Managing a team of talented cooks, assuming a leadership position and assisting in various tasks
- Collaborated with the chefs and team members to create new menu options during a rebranding
- Efficiently expedite and coordinate traffic flow during high-demand services across multiple outlets
- Participated in several off site events including culinary competitions and marketing expos
Kitchen Manager
Zeppelin Nashville
Nashville, TN
07.2021 - 01.2023
- Revised menu and successfully managed ordering and scheduling with a small team.
- Built strong relationships with current employees, significantly boosting kitchen morale
- Established connections with distributors such as Evans, Chefs Warehouse, Sysco, and Creation Gardens.
Assistant Manager
Buffalo Wild Wings
Gallatin, TN
07.2019 - 07.2021
- Managed and optimized kitchen operations, including food ordering, inventory management, and productivity
- Attended and participated in multiple meetings to launch new menu rollouts and implement safety policies.
- Kept food variance down to less than 2%.
Line Cook
Cheesecake Factory
Knoxville, TN
06.2015 - 06.2019
- Achieved certification for operating and mastering 5 stations by memorizing and testing more than 100 recipes.
- Trained to maintain a clean, organized work environment in the midst of heavy volume
- Trained new employees and recognized more than once for exceptional work ethic and energy.
Education
Computer Science -
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TennesseePortland High School
Portland, TennesseeSkills
- Strong work ethic
- Prompt
- Clean and organized
- Computer savvy
- Serve safe certified
- Kitchen Management
- Staff Coordination
Timeline
(Lead) Cook 4
W Nashville - Marriott
01.2023 - Current
Kitchen Manager
Zeppelin Nashville
07.2021 - 01.2023
Assistant Manager
Buffalo Wild Wings
07.2019 - 07.2021
Line Cook
Cheesecake Factory
06.2015 - 06.2019
Computer Science -
University of Tennessee
Portland High School