Jeremiah Clay
Kings Mountain,USA
Summary
Reliable and detail-oriented service professional with a decade of hands-on culinary and operational experience. Adept at managing high-volume workflows, tracking par levels, and delivering consistent quality under strict deadlines. Bringing 10 years of service industry discipline to a steady, operational role.
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Culinary Operations Lead
Self Employed
05.2024 - Current
- Event Operations: Managed full-cycle logistics and project management for high-end hospitality events, overseeing white-glove service and high-volume catering.
- Quality Assurance: Increased guest satisfaction scores by 30% through strategic menu planning and maintained a perfect 0-infraction health inspection record.
- Cost Management: Optimized kitchen workflows and inventory tracking, resulting in a 20% reduction in prep time and a 15% decrease in food costs.
- Clinical Nutrition: Collaborated with medical professionals to develop specialized diet menus and gourmet, health-compliant nutrition plans.
International Chef - Acting Executive Chef
Columbia Pictures Aquaverse
Bang Saray, Na Chom Thian
12.2024 - 08.2025
- Systems Engineering: Architected and deployed a real-time inventory management system across five business units to optimize supply chain efficiency.
- Menu Engineering: Spearheaded the research and development of a 1,000+ recipe portfolio for five multi-concept, international restaurants.
- HACCP Compliance: Engineered and enforced rigorous health and safety protocols to ensure a culture of total regulatory compliance across all kitchens.
- L&D Leadership: Designed and executed advanced training and development programs to elevate staff technical skills and food quality standards.
Senior Prep Chef
Fumée Kitchen & Cocktails
Charlotte, NC
12.2023 - 07.2024
- Operational Efficiency: Designed and implemented mise en place strategies that enhanced kitchen throughput and reduced prep labor by 150%.
- Product Development: Drove revenue growth by contributing to menu development, resulting in increased dish popularity for signature items.
- Inventory Control: Established FIFO storage protocols and strict labeling systems that reduced ingredient waste and spoilage by 50%.
- Facility Management: Reorganized kitchen layout and prep scheduling to ensure 100% service readiness and boosted overall efficiency by 15%.
Assistant Manager
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Gastonia, NC
07.2019 - 03.2024
- P&L Management: Analyzed sales data and traffic patterns to optimize labor scheduling, reducing monthly operational costs by over $4,000.
- KPI Optimization: Streamlined BOH and FOH workflows, reducing average service times by 50% and improving order accuracy metrics.
- Customer Experience: Utilized data-driven feedback loops to refine service quality, leading to a 12% increase in positive online sentiment and reviews.
- Talent Acquisition: Developed comprehensive onboarding programs that reduced employee ramp-up time from 14 days to 72 hours.
Full Time College Student
Iowa Lakes Community College, and State College of Florida
06.2017 - 07.2019
- Completed coursework in Math and Science, developing skills in time management and organization while self-financing education through various food service industry roles.
Shift Manager
Subway
Milford, IA
05.2014 - 06.2017
- Operational Control: Served as a primary Keyholder responsible for secure opening/closing procedures and managing daily crew workflows for high-volume lunch rushes.
- Fiscal Accountability: Executed critical financial reporting, including daily cash reconciliation and bank deposits, while conducting weekly inventory audits to minimize loss.
- Regulatory Compliance: Enforced strict HACCP food safety standards and station sanitation protocols while leading training programs for all new hires.
- Technical Proficiency: Acted as the on-site expert for POS system operations and technical troubleshooting during peak service hours.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
Johnson & Wales University
Charlotte, NC09-2023
Skills
- Inventory Management
- Front-of-House Guest Relations
- Quality Assurance & Compliance
- Food Safety & Sanitation Compliance
- Autonomous Station Management
- High-Pressure Problem Solving
Certification
- Driver's License
- ServSafe Food Handler Certification
Timeline
International Chef - Acting Executive Chef
Columbia Pictures Aquaverse
12.2024 - 08.2025
Culinary Operations Lead
Self Employed
05.2024 - Current
Senior Prep Chef
Fumée Kitchen & Cocktails
12.2023 - 07.2024
Assistant Manager
Chipotle Mexican Grill
07.2019 - 03.2024
Full Time College Student
Iowa Lakes Community College, and State College of Florida
06.2017 - 07.2019
Shift Manager
Subway
05.2014 - 06.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
Johnson & Wales University