Jeffrey Thomas Mitchell
Executive Chef
Sacramento,CA
Summary
To obtain a chef position with a growth oriented company. Experienced chef with twenty-eight years of cooking experience in fast paced kitchens. Detail and system oriented with a passion to grow and train staff.
Culinary professional with strong background in high-pressure kitchen environments. Expertise in menu development, ingredient sourcing, and maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation. Known for fostering collaboration, adapting to changing needs, and consistently achieving desired results. Skilled in team leadership, inventory management, and culinary innovation.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
West of Chicago Llc
Sacramento, CA
01.2025 - Current
- Oversaw kitchen operations during peak hours, maintaining efficiency while delivering exceptional service.
- Conducted regular quality control checks to ensure consistent presentation and taste of all dishes served.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.
Executive Chef
Butcher and Barrel
Sacramento, CA
04.2024 - 12.2024
- Implemented a comprehensive purchasing strategy focusing on certified local farms and ranches, enhancing community-based sourcing.
- Implemented seasonal menu changes based on customer feedback and market trends, boosting engagement and profitability.
- Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for restaurant.
Chef
West of Chicago Llc
Sacramento, CA
06.2023 - 04.2024
- Developed and implemented food safety protocols, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
- Trained and mentored junior staff on culinary techniques and kitchen operations for skill enhancement.
- Streamlined inventory management processes, reducing waste and optimizing ingredient usage.
Chef
J. Wild’s Livery and Feed
07.2020 - 06.2023
- Implemented sanitation, food quality and training programs
- Streamlined menu to cut food costs by 4%
- Helped transform a faltering P&L to a consistently profitable restaurant
Executive Chef
Morton’s Steakhouse
07.2019 - 07.2020
- Streamlined meat and seafood ordering systems
- Responsible for implementation of special dinners, including a Duckhorn sponsored wine dinner.
- Led the kitchen team through out the pandemic shut down.
Executive Chef
Seasons 52
11.2017 - 05.2019
- Charged with food quality and plate presentation
- Tasked with achieving and maintaining an acceptable Eco-Sure Score
- Responsible for staffing levels, turnover, and implementing a proactive performance based scheduling plan
- A principle component in making the restaurant fiscally solvent, moving from a loss of $120,000 annually to an even P&L
- Charged with compiling the monthly P&L and justifying AnsvT variances
- Eddy “Amuse Bouche” program to celebrate special events and allow the staff creative freedom
- Acted as ambassador for local media, highlighting our seasonal menu
Chef Partner
Buca di Beppo
03.2005 - 05.2017
- Top performer in California for Everclean score average three consecutive years 2013-2016
- Recognized as top five restaurant in the company for profitability three consecutive years 2010-2013
- Responsible for scheduling of all heart of house family members
- Oversee all food ordering, supply ordering, chemical ordering
- Maintain kitchen cleanliness, costs, and staff morale
- Tasked with hiring, training, terminating all heart of house family members
- Hosted a yearly luncheon for Governor Schwarzenegger’s staff with a VIP menu for the Governor
- Hosted several cooking segments for local Television featuring current in-house specials and promotions
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
California State University, Sacramento
Sacramento, CA01-2021
Skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Customer service
- Knife skills
- Cooking techniques
- Food quality
- Food presentation
Timeline
Chef
West of Chicago Llc
01.2025 - Current
Executive Chef
Butcher and Barrel
04.2024 - 12.2024
Chef
West of Chicago Llc
06.2023 - 04.2024
Chef
J. Wild’s Livery and Feed
07.2020 - 06.2023
Executive Chef
Morton’s Steakhouse
07.2019 - 07.2020
Executive Chef
Seasons 52
11.2017 - 05.2019
Chef Partner
Buca di Beppo
03.2005 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
California State University, Sacramento