James Hogue
Chef
Chattanooga,TN
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience, excelling in high-volume cooking and team leadership. Proven track record in optimizing service flow and maintaining food safety standards. Skilled in inventory control and training staff, consistently delivering exceptional quality and efficiency in fast-paced kitchen environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Line Cook | Evening Services
Embassy Suites
Chattanooga, Tennessee
02.2026 - Current
- Prepare and execute menu items for evening service.
- Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, and consistency in a hotel kitchen environment.
- Support kitchen operations including prep, line execution, and service flow.
- Ensure proper food handling, sanitation, and organization throughout shift.
- Assist with room service and bar menu items while maintaining accuracy and efficiency.
- Perform closing duties including deep cleaning, restocking, and kitchen reset.
Assistant General Manager
McDonald’s
Chattanooga, Tennessee
11.2024 - 02.2026
- Led high-volume shifts with minimal staffing while maintaining service and quality standards.
- Improved drive-thru times to under 120 seconds per order through station control and flow management.
- Trained and developed crew members and shift leaders.
- Executed opening and closing procedures, including cash handling and bank deposits.
- Maintained food safety, sanitation, and inventory readiness across shifts.
Back of House Manager
Brewhausbar
Chattanooga, Tennessee
02.2021 - 11.2024
- Managed all kitchen operations including prep, inventory, ordering, and food execution.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness, organization, and compliance with health and safety standards.
- Supervised prep and service to ensure consistency, quality, and efficiency.
- Controlled food cost through inventory management and waste reduction.
- Coordinated kitchen workflow and supported team performance during service.
General Manager
Subway
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Oversaw full store operations including staffing, scheduling, food prep, and compliance.
- Placed truck orders, received deliveries, and managed inventory using FIFO.
- Reduced food cost through tighter inventory control and waste reduction.
- Maintained cleanliness, food safety, and operational standards.
- Store closed due to structural damage from a landslide.
Shift Leader
Wendy’s
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Maintained speed-of-service and accuracy during high-volume rushes.
- Supported training, prep, and station readiness.
Crew Member
Zaxby’s
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Assisted with food prep, stocking, and cleaning in a fast-paced environment.
Education
ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification -
10-2030
Bachelor’s Degree - Cybersecurity
05-2026
High School Diploma -
Paintsville High School
Paintsville, KYCulinary Arts Diploma -
Carl D. Perkins Job Corps
Prestonsburg, KY 12.2008 - 09.2009
Skills
- Shift Ownership & Floor Leadership
- ServSafe Food Safety Compliance
- High-Volume Cooking
- Expo & Line Control
- Speed of Service & Flow Optimization
- Inventory Control
- FIFO & Waste Reduction
- Opening & Closing Authority
- Cash Handling & Deposit Accountability
- Training & Coaching Crew Members
- Labor Awareness & Station Efficiency
- Cleanliness
- Sanitation
- Brand Standards
- Food safety
- Team leadership
- Inventory management
- Kitchen operations
- Time management
- Menu item memorization
- Food plating
- Plating techniques
- Back of house operations
Availability
Open
Timeline
Line Cook | Evening Services
Embassy Suites
02.2026 - Current
Assistant General Manager
McDonald’s
11.2024 - 02.2026
Back of House Manager
Brewhausbar
02.2021 - 11.2024
General Manager
Subway
01.2017 - 01.2021
Shift Leader
Wendy’s
01.2014 - 01.2017
Crew Member
Zaxby’s
01.2012 - 01.2014
Culinary Arts Diploma -
Carl D. Perkins Job Corps
12.2008 - 09.2009
ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification -
Bachelor’s Degree - Cybersecurity
High School Diploma -
Paintsville High School