Jason McCarthy
Rick Erwin Dining Group
GREENVILLE,SC
22
years of professional experience
Corporate Chef and Partner with 20+ years of experience in menu development, food cost analysis, and restaurant leadership. Known for refining recipes, training teams, and improving profitability while maintaining service and culinary expectations through guest satisfaction.
Work History
Corporate Chef / Partner
20 Years 10 Months- Developed seasonal menus and recipe standards across dining locations.
- Collaborated with leadership to refine menu profitability and food cost controls.
- Standardized plating, portioning, and presentation to maintain culinary consistency.
- Trained kitchen teams on preparation methods, sanitation, and execution standards.
- Evaluated product quality and vendor offerings to support purchasing decisions.
- Monitored kitchen operations to ensure compliance with safety and hygiene regulations.
- Directed culinary innovation aligned with guest expectations and restaurant brand standards.
- Contributed to company growth by constantly improving operational efficiency and providing exceptional customer service.
- Managed budgetary constraints effectively while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction through creative menu planning and cost control strategies.
Sous Chef
1 Year 4 Months- Supervised kitchen line operations, maintaining consistent timing and plate presentation.
- Enforced food safety compliance, supporting clean and organized workstation practices.
- Controlled quality checks for ingredients, sauces, and finished dishes before plating.
Education
Associate of Science - Culinary Arts
Skills
Guest satisfaction
Menu development
Plating techniques
Kitchen operations
Food cost analysis
Food purchasing
Sanitation standards
Kitchen management
Staff management
Staff development
Customer service
Dining experience
Accomplishments
- Influential in developing a restaurant group from 1 restaurant to 8 restaurants and a catering service.
- Reduced food costs consistently by sourcing and securing new products to help further our brand.
- Developed Chefs and General Managers to manage cost to yearly budgeted expectations.
- Oversaw foodservice operations for 8 white table cloth Steakhouse and Seafood Concepts.
Timeline
Corporate Chef / Partner
Rick Erwin Dining Group
10.2005 - 08.2026Read More
Sous Chef
Chez Max
05.2004 - 09.2005Read More
Johnson & Wales University, Charleston, SC
Associate of Science from Culinary Arts
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