John Henning
Richland Country Club
Murfreesboro,TN
15
years of professional experience
Detail-oriented chef with extensive experience in kitchen operations and inventory management. Committed to delivering high-quality services through exceptional cooking techniques and effective team coordination.
Work History
Banquet Sous Chef
14 Years 10 Months- Supervised daily operations of banquet kitchen, ensuring high-quality food preparation and presentation.
- Collaborated with event planners to design customized menus for various functions and events.
- Trained and mentored kitchen staff on culinary techniques and safety protocols.
- Streamlined inventory management processes, reducing waste and improving ingredient utilization.
- Coordinated with front-of-house staff to ensure timely service during large-scale events.
- Monitored food safety compliance, maintaining standards in hygiene and sanitation practices.
- Enhanced guest satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality banquet dishes and ensuring timely service.
- Conducted regular inventory checks, properly managing ingredient orders to maintain optimal levels while minimizing food spoilage costs.
- Consistently met deadlines for multiple concurrent events by efficiently delegating tasks among kitchen staff members based on individual strengths and expertise levels.
- Effectively resolved customer feedback or complaints by taking immediate action when necessary, implementing corrective measures promptly to prevent future occurrences.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Skills
Food safety and sanitation
Customer service
Knife skills
Cooking techniques
Kitchen management
Food presentation
Effective communications
Kitchen operations
Timeline
Banquet Sous Chef
Richland Country Club
10.2011 - CurrentRead More
Art Institute of Tennessee-Nashville
Associate of Arts from Culinary Arts
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