James Butterworth
Fishkill,NY
Summary
US Marine Corps Infantry
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Heritage Food And Drink
03.2023 - 06.2023
Sous Chef
Primo Waterfront
03.2022 - 06.2023
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
- Collaborated with executive chef to develop innovative menu items, leading to increased guest return rates and positive reviews.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Mentored junior kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative work environment that improved overall team performance.
- Contributed to successful catering events by coordinating meal preparation and execution, exceeding client expectations on each occasion.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current culinary trends and techniques.
- Monitored food and labor costs to verify budget targets were met.
- Maintained open lines of communication with front-of-house management teams to address any potential issues before they escalated into larger problems affecting overall guest satisfaction levels.
- Served as an integral part of the hiring process for new kitchen staff members, contributing valuable insights into candidate selection based on experience and skill set compatibility with existing team dynamics.
- Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.
- Assisted in the development of staff training programs, improving overall consistency and efficiency within the kitchen environment while fostering professional growth among junior team members.
- Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
- Assisted with menu development and planning.
Sous Chef
Oda Restaurant
06.2023 - 09.2023
Sous Chef
Melzingah Tap House
09.2023 - 04.2024
Education
Chester Academy
64 Hambletonian Ave, Chester, NY 109182012
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Kitchen leadership
- Food Safety
- Inventory Management
- Kitchen Organization
- Menu Memorization
Timeline
Sous Chef
Melzingah Tap House
09.2023 - 04.2024
Sous Chef
Oda Restaurant
06.2023 - 09.2023
Sous Chef
Heritage Food And Drink
03.2023 - 06.2023
Sous Chef
Primo Waterfront
03.2022 - 06.2023
Chester Academy
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