James Bailey
Denver,CO
Summary
Food service professional with extensive experience in kitchen management and culinary operations. Known for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food safety while fostering collaborative team environment. Reliable and adaptable, with strong skills in leadership and problem-solving.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Doghouse Tavern
Denver, CO
11.2025 - Current
- The Doghouse Tavern is hidden in the back of the Bear Valley Shopping Center. At the intersection of West Hampden Avenue and Sheridan Boulevard in a space that was formerly Bear Valley Inn.
Sushi Chef
Sushi by Scratch
Denver, CO
03.2025 - 11.2025
- Located in Larimer Square, it’s the 12th US outpost of the popular concept from chef/owners Phillip Frankland Lee and Margarita Kallas-Lee. Their Montecito location earned one Michelin star in 2021 and 2022.
Sushi Chef
Hapa Sushi Grill & Sake Bar
Greenwood Village, CO
10.2023 - 03.2025
- The menu is based on traditional Japanese cooking fundamentals which are then amplified, muted, or mixed with influences from many different styles of cooking until they are something completely new: they’re Hapa. We have stretched the boundaries of creativity to develop dishes that defy all the rules while holding true to our roots.
Sushi Chef
Sushi Den, Izakaya Den
Denver, CO
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Izakaya Den is Sushi Den’s sleek little sister, right next door on Old South Pearl Street. Izakaya Den is the winner of the American Architecture Award for its refined design with an homage to its Japanese roots. Serving global cuisine and the same freshly sourced sushi as her big sister, Izakaya Den provides a memorable dining experience.
AM Junior Sous Chef
Thompson Hotel
Denver, CO
11.2021 - 10.2022
- I was the AM sous chef at Chey Maggy, ensuring that quality of product was at the highest caliber as well as being tasked with maintaining logistics, training of new employees and recalibrating techniques used in the kitchen. Adhering to the strict regiment provided by Chef Ludo Lefebvre, Chey Maggy is considered a premier French culinary experience in Denver.
Head Chef of Operations
Intueat
Denver, CO
01.2020 - 03.2021
- Intueat is a commercial concept that provides a restaurant-caliber experience at home. The company sends teams to private residences to cater elegant meals tailored to the needs of the client. As the Head Chef of Operations, it is my duty to ensure effective service on all culinary aspects and to confirm appropriate techniques and menus for clients to choose from as well as proper execution of events. This position also carries all of the management duties typically found at the Sous Chef level in most commercial kitchens.
Kitchen Manager
Foraged Kitchen and Raw Bar
Denver, CO
12.2019 - 10.2020
- Forged opened in 2019 with a menu that ranges from an impressive raw bar to steaks, salmon and vegetarian entrees. It was my responsibility to maintain efficient business practices, making sure that the shift was constructive as well as profitable in execution, maintaining a high degree of quality product ordering and storing practices as well as other duties associated with a management role.
Education
Some College - Computer Information Systems
Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO06-2007
High School Diploma - undefined
Overland High School
Aurora, CO05-2006
Skills
- French cuisine
- Italian cuisine
- Mexican cuisine
- Scheduling
- Food service
- Customer service
- Time management
- Recipe adherence
- Food portioning
- Food handling
- Grilling
- Braising
- Proper food storage
- Knife skills
- Management
- Hotel restaurant experience
- Food safety
- Japanese cuisine
- Fine dining experience
- High-volume production experience
- Food safety sanitizing procedures
- HACCP
- Organizational skills
- American cuisine
- Fryers
- Practicing as a culinary professional - Culinary experience (11-15 years)
- Food safety management
Certification
- ServSafe Manager Certification December 2025 to December 2030 The ServSafe Manager Certification is essential for food safety management in restaurants and food service operations. To obtain this certification, you must take the exam under the supervision of a registered ServSafe Proctor.
- ServSafe Food Handler Certification May 2025 to May 2028
- ServSafe Alcohol Certification May 2025 to May 2028
- Driver's License
Languages
English
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Doghouse Tavern
11.2025 - Current
Sushi Chef
Sushi by Scratch
03.2025 - 11.2025
Sushi Chef
Hapa Sushi Grill & Sake Bar
10.2023 - 03.2025
Sushi Chef
Sushi Den, Izakaya Den
10.2022 - 06.2023
AM Junior Sous Chef
Thompson Hotel
11.2021 - 10.2022
Head Chef of Operations
Intueat
01.2020 - 03.2021
Kitchen Manager
Foraged Kitchen and Raw Bar
12.2019 - 10.2020
High School Diploma - undefined
Overland High School
Some College - Computer Information Systems
Colorado School of Mines