James Cho
Queens,NY
Summary
Motivated Sous Chef polished in keeping kitchen staff on task and handling high-volume work. Knowledgeable about sourcing ingredients, maintaining budgets and maximizing customer satisfaction. Works with management to analyze food costs and forecast business trends to meet company goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chef
Fashion Institute of Technology Foundation
New York, NY
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Ensured compliance with all health, safety and hygiene regulations within the kitchen area.
- Inspected kitchen equipment for cleanliness and functionality prior to use.
- Developed creative ideas for special events or promotions involving food preparation or presentation.
- Maintained a clean work environment by adhering to sanitation policies and procedures.
- Adjusted seasonings of dishes according to customers' tastes.
- Kept up to date with current culinary trends, as well as health and safety regulations.
- Supervised team members during meal service to ensure accuracy of orders.
Executive Chef
The Shack NYC
Bayside, NY
08.2021 - 10.2022
- Directed kitchen staff in food preparation and presentation to ensure high quality standards were met.
- Monitored inventory levels of all food items to ensure adequate supplies are available at all times.
- Conducted regular staff meetings to discuss menu changes, special events, promotions.
- Controlled labor costs through effective use of staff scheduling techniques.
- Developed and implemented menus for multiple restaurants, catering events, and private parties.
- Experimented with various ingredients and cooking techniques to develop new and flavorful dishes for customers.
Executive Sous Chef
The Hangout Gulf Shores
Gulf Shores, AL
05.2017 - 08.2018
- Trained and supervised line cooks to develop new skills and improve team performance.
- Built and managed relationships with local vendors to obtain fresh, quality ingredients at cost-effective prices.
- Supervised food preparation staff to deliver high-quality results.
- Helped management stay on top of supply needs by sharing information about low or spoiled inventory.
- Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
- Managed kitchen staff team and assigned tasks for various stages of food production.
- Delegated tasks for kitchen employees and developed staff teams to streamline food preparation procedures.
Skills
- Purchasing
- Vendor Relations
- Staff Coordination
- Food safety and sanitation
- Kitchen Management
- New Hire Training
Languages
Korean
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Limited
Certification
- Food Handler's
Timeline
Chef
Fashion Institute of Technology Foundation
09.2023 - 05.2024
Executive Chef
The Shack NYC
08.2021 - 10.2022
Executive Sous Chef
The Hangout Gulf Shores
05.2017 - 08.2018
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