John Humphries
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
I've had the pleasure to be able to work in multiple kitchens, creating dishes, which range from Middle Eastern (Morocco), Mexican, Italian, Southern, as well as standard American, throughout Pittsburgh Pa's Cultural District, Downtown Pittsburgh, the Strip District, The North Shore & surrounding Pgh area. It's my hope that my knowledge & ability, is a fit for your company.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Chef
Enix Brewing company
08.2018
- Control of the entire day to day operations of restaurant
PitMaster/Executive Chef
Savor Da Flavor
06.2019 - Current
- Fabricate & smoke all meat
Caterer
Huccleberry Enterprises
11.2016 - Current
Kitchen Manager/Travel Trainer
Puttery
01.2023 - 10.2024
- Collaborated with chefs to create innovative dishes for diverse clientele.
- Revamped menu offerings based on seasonal ingredients and customer feedback.
- Conducted regular inventory audits for optimized stock levels.
- Implemented rigorous food safety protocols to meet health regulations.
- Analyzed usage patterns to improve purchasing decisions.
- Promoted open communication, resulting in reduced conflict among staff.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and implementing proper food storage techniques.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless communication between the kitchen team and service areas for optimal guest experiences.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
Head Line Chef
The Foundry Table & Tap
08.2016 - 08.2018
- Head closing Chef
- My job is to handle dinner/game day/event in house main item menu, ie, (steaks, bone marrow, burgers etc.) also to perform kitchen manager duties when, executive chef & sous chef are absent
Sauté Chef
Atrias
05.2016 - 08.2016
- Opening Sauté Chef
Cook
Franklin Inn Mexican Restaurant
04.2016 - 08.2016
- My job is to grill all meats & proteins to customers satisfaction
Electrician
Amteck, LLC
08.2015 - 03.2016
- I was on a traveling electrical crew that laid initial electrical work in commercial buildings in Lithia Springs Georgia, Louisville Kentucky, Columbus Ohio, & Greenville South Carolina
Electrician
Canova Electrical
03.2015 - 08.2015
- My job was to run initial wiring wherever electricity would be used in newly built residential homes, commercial buildings, & or factories
Grill & Sautee Cook
TenPenny
05.2014 - 10.2014
- Responsibilities Prepared grilled food in accordance to instructions & recipes provided, & created exceptional exquisite menu items that frequently garnered praise from customers
Second Chef
Casablanca Bistro
11.2003 - 07.2009
- Responsibilities Managed inventory of all food supplies, Seasoned & prepared authentic middle eastern cuisine, & managed/hosted evening parties
Education
Associates - Electrical Technology
Kaplan Career Institute
Pittsburgh, PA03.2015
Skills
- Food Service
- Chef
- Kitchen
- Training
- Line cook
- Knife skills
- Management
- Cooking
- Team Player
- Cost Control
- Inventory Management
- Scheduling
- Time Management
- Ordering
- Restaurant Experience
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Culinary Experience
- Catering
- Banquet Experience
- Kitchen Management Experience
- POS
- Fabrication
- Food Preparation
- Labor Cost Analysis
- Food Preparation Experience
- Restaurant Management
Certification
- Electrical Tech
- ServSafe Food Protection Manager, 09/01/19 to 09/01/24
- Food Handler Certification
Additional Information
I've had the pleasure to be able to work in multiple kitchens, creating dishes, which range from Middle Eastern (Morocco), Mexican, Italian, Southern, as well as standard American, throughout Pittsburgh Pa's Cultural District, Downtown Pittsburgh, the Strip District, The North Shore & surrounding Pgh area. It's my hope that my knowledge & ability, is a fit for your company., Electrical tech; I've had the opportunity to do the initial electrical work in the Rice Energy bldgn in South Point Pa., as well as parking lot/site lights for Mike Wood Toyota in Union Town Pa; ground lights for Crown Castle in South Point Pa; & re-wired the GE bldgn in Imperial Pa. I've also performed touch up residential work, & traveling institution electrical work.
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Authorized To Work: US for any employer
Timeline
Kitchen Manager/Travel Trainer
Puttery
01.2023 - 10.2024
PitMaster/Executive Chef
Savor Da Flavor
06.2019 - Current
Executive Chef
Enix Brewing company
08.2018
Caterer
Huccleberry Enterprises
11.2016 - Current
Head Line Chef
The Foundry Table & Tap
08.2016 - 08.2018
Sauté Chef
Atrias
05.2016 - 08.2016
Cook
Franklin Inn Mexican Restaurant
04.2016 - 08.2016
Electrician
Amteck, LLC
08.2015 - 03.2016
Electrician
Canova Electrical
03.2015 - 08.2015
Grill & Sautee Cook
TenPenny
05.2014 - 10.2014
Second Chef
Casablanca Bistro
11.2003 - 07.2009
Associates - Electrical Technology
Kaplan Career Institute
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