James Limon
Austin,Texas
Summary
Profile Experience Motivated professional dedicated to sourcing high-quality ingredients from local sources to drive farm-to-table menus. Proactive and adaptable team leader passionate about sustainable cuisine. Talented at creating exciting and innovative menus based on in-season ingredients. Innovative culinary professional known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possess specialized skills in menu development, inventory management, and food safety compliance. Excel at team leadership, communication, and creative problem-solving, ensuring seamless kitchen operations and exceptional dining experiences. Results-driven individual with a solid track record in delivering quality work. Known for excellent communication and teamwork abilities, with a commitment to achieving company goals and delivering exceptional service. Passionate about continuous learning and professional development.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Corner @ The JW Marriott
03.2024 - Current
- Recruit, hire, train, and coach over 30 staff members on customer service skills, food & beverage knowledge, sales, and health & safety standards for 3 outlets (Corner, Burger Bar, and IRD).
- Maintained control of overtime, operational efficiencies, and reduced waste.
- Consistently exceed monthly staff training for sales goals on upselling techniques and by creating a featured food and assisting on special beverage programs.
- Familiar with health department regulations, HACCP principles, and Food Safety Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Develop weekly menus, recipes, and use records.
- Analyzed recipes to determine menu prices based on cost of food, labor and overhead.
- Maintained accurate records for cost analysis purposes.
- Directed kitchen staff in day-to-day operations including food production, sanitation, safety practices, and personnel management.
- Conducted frequent line checks to keep food at proper temperatures in holding zones.
- Assisted with interviewing, hiring and training kitchen personnel.
- Created a positive work environment by encouraging teamwork among staff members.
CULINARY SUPERVISOR
THOMPSON/TOMMIE with HYATT HOTELS
05.2023 - 03.2024
- Lead the culinary teams for the hotel and manage all food related functions.
- Exhibit culinary talents by personally performing tasks while leading the staff and managing all food related functions.
- Work the operating budget to guarantee efficiency.
- Create and establish menus with seasonal changes. Conduct daily preparations and execution to exceed hotel standards.
- Oversaw food preparation, production and presentation according to quality standards.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
Sous Chef
GUY & LARRY's Restaurant's (ATX Cocina, Bulevar, & The Roaring Fork)
Austin, Texas
10.2017 - 01.2023
- Created a cross-training program ensuring FOH staff members were able to perform confidently and effectively in all positions.
- Assisted restaurant in meeting financial targets by achieving food quality objectives.
- Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
- Supervised kitchen food preparation in demanding, high-volume, fine dining environments.
- Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
- Directed staff in restaurant kitchen and field to maintain department objectives, standards, guidelines and budget.
- Analyzed recipes to determine menu prices based on cost of food, labor and overhead.
- Streamlined kitchen processes to shorten wait times and serve additional guests.
- Collaborated with Executive Chef to create innovative dishes for special events.
- Trained and supervised line cooks to develop new skills and improve team performance.
Butcher / Line Cook /Bakery Production Worker
Salt & Straw
Austin, Texas
11.2018 - 02.2019
- Demonstrated knowledge of various meat cuts and recommended cooking techniques to customers.
- Offered meaningful advice to customers regarding meat preservation and cooking methods.
- Operated slicers, grinders and other butcher shop equipment safely.
- Established and maintained open, collaborative relationships with kitchen team to maximize efficiency.
- Mentored and trained staff by teaching cooking skills and kitchen maintenance, improving overall quality and performance.
- Processed sides of beef, whole pigs, chickens and other animals to separate into individual cuts.
- Maintained correct settings for temperature, humidity, and pressure during processing to consistently produce high-quality products.
- Rolled, cut, and shaped dough to form bread, rolls, cookies, cupcakes, and other baked goods.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
Huston-Tillison
Austin, TX01-2023
Certificate of Culinary Arts -
Le Cordon Bleu
Austin, Texas01.2013
Skills
- Menu development
- Cost analysis
- Inventory management
- Staff training
- Team leadership
- Customer service
- Operational efficiency
- Recipe creation
- Performance feedback
- Food stock and supply management
- Kitchen staff management
- Staff scheduling
- Analytical skills
- Attention to detail
- Fine dining
- Team building and development
- Banquets and catering
- High-volume production
- Butchery techniques
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Sous Chef
Corner @ The JW Marriott
03.2024 - Current
CULINARY SUPERVISOR
THOMPSON/TOMMIE with HYATT HOTELS
05.2023 - 03.2024
Butcher / Line Cook /Bakery Production Worker
Salt & Straw
11.2018 - 02.2019
Sous Chef
GUY & LARRY's Restaurant's (ATX Cocina, Bulevar, & The Roaring Fork)
10.2017 - 01.2023
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
Huston-Tillison
Certificate of Culinary Arts -
Le Cordon Bleu
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