John Gannon
Southampton,PA
Summary
Dynamic Sous Chef with a proven track record at Churchville Inn, excelling in team leadership and food safety. Enhanced kitchen productivity through optimized workflows and staff training, while collaborating on innovative menu items that boosted guest return rates. Skilled in food presentation and ingredient knowledge, ensuring high-quality culinary experiences.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Tre Fratelli
Langhorne, PA
01.2025 - 09.2025
- Assisted in food preparation and presentation for daily service.
- Learned and adhered to kitchen safety and sanitation protocols.
- Supported team by maintaining inventory levels of ingredients and supplies.
- Collaborated with chefs to execute menu items efficiently during peak hours.
Sous Chef
Churchville Inn
Southampton, PA
09.2023 - 12.2024
- Adapted quickly to changing culinary tasks and kitchen demands.
- Engaged in continuous learning of cooking techniques and cuisines.
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Collaborated with executive chef to develop innovative menu items, leading to increased guest return rates and positive reviews.
- Mentored junior kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative work environment that improved overall team performance.
- Increased kitchen productivity by optimizing workflow processes and delegating tasks appropriately within the team.
Sous Chef
The Irish Horne
Richboro, PA
05.2020 - 08.2023
- Assisted in food preparation and presentation for daily service.
- Learned and adhered to kitchen safety and sanitation protocols.
- Supported team by maintaining inventory levels of ingredients and supplies.
- Collaborated with chefs to execute menu items efficiently during peak hours.
Education
Council Rock South High School
Holland, PASkills
- Team leadership
- Kitchen leadership
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Food presentation
- Knife skills
- Ingredient knowledge
- Staff training
Timeline
Sous Chef
Tre Fratelli
01.2025 - 09.2025
Sous Chef
Churchville Inn
09.2023 - 12.2024
Sous Chef
The Irish Horne
05.2020 - 08.2023
Council Rock South High School