James Hughes
Murrells Inlet,SC
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Landscaping Manager
Lee’s lawn care
Murrells Inlet
10.2012 - 10.2024
- Inspected completed work to ensure quality standards are met according to customer specifications.
- Planted trees, shrubs, bushes and flowers in decorative planters and displays.
- Performed regular maintenance activities such as trimming trees, shrubs, hedges; applying fertilizers; weeding flower beds; mowing lawns.
- Supervised the use of equipment such as mowers, tractors and other machinery used in landscaping operations.
- Resolved conflicts between staff members in a timely manner.
- Directed crew members completing landscaping tasks.
- Completed routine maintenance and repair.
- Supervised day laborers in completing large landscaping projects.
Sushi Chef, Line Cook
Divine fish house
, S.C.
01.2007 - 10.2012
- Managed inventory of fresh fish and other ingredients, ensuring optimal freshness and quality.
- Trained junior sushi chefs and kitchen staff in sushi preparation and presentation techniques.
- Assembled custom sushi rolls at request of customer.
- Performed live sushi-making demonstrations to engage and educate customers.
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
- Prepared sushi rolls with fresh ingredients and traditional recipes.
- Worked as grill cook/control. Inspected each plate to make sure everything was properly prepared before going through expo.
Kitchen Manager
Boondocks Bar & Grill
Murrells Inlet, SC
01.2002 - 01.2007
- Assisted in developing menus according to seasonal availability of ingredients as well as customer preferences.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Created weekly schedules for kitchen staff members based on anticipated business volume.
- Monitored sanitation practices to ensure that all employees adhere to health department regulations.
- Trained new kitchen staff on proper food handling techniques and safety regulations.
- Ordered ingredients and supplies to maintain adequate inventory levels for the kitchen.
- Trained employees on cooking techniques, safety standards and performance strategies.
- Trained new employees to perform duties.
Education
GED -
Waccamaw High School
Pawleys Island, SCSkills
- Active listening
- Multitasking and organization
- De-escalation strategies
- Conflict de-escalation
- Substance abuse counseling
- Substance abuse experience
- Behavioral control
Timeline
Landscaping Manager
Lee’s lawn care
10.2012 - 10.2024
Sushi Chef, Line Cook
Divine fish house
01.2007 - 10.2012
Kitchen Manager
Boondocks Bar & Grill
01.2002 - 01.2007
GED -
Waccamaw High School
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