John Novak
Tyler,TX
Summary
Talented kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus, efficiency and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations. Experienced with All cuisine, sourcing ingredients, controlling budgets and boosting restaurant profiles.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Chef
Aramark
Longview, TX
12.2021 - Current
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action and performance reviews.
- Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation and safety processes.
- Estimated food consumption and requisitioned food, selected and developed recipes, standardized production recipes for consistent quality and established presentation technique.
- Generated employee schedules, work assignments and determined appropriate compensation rates.
- Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs
Chef, Consultant
The Front Porch
Tazewell, VA
05.2020 - 10.2021
- Boosted success of client's organization by improving performance, motivation, job satisfaction, hiring practices, training programs and management systems.
- Liaised with customers, management and sales team to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
- Initiated success of client's organization by improving performance, hiring practices and management systems.
- Modernized processes for kitchen staff to reduce guest wait times and boost daily output.
- Saved considerable costs by renegotiating outsourcing contracts.
Executive Chef
High Hill Farm
Arp, Texas
05.2018 - 03.2020
- Developed recipes and menus by applying understanding of market demand and culinary trends,
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
Director of Culinary Services
Atria Senior Living Inc.
Tyler, TX
07.2017 - 05.2018
- Managed employees throughout preparation and service of One Hundred and sixty meals (3) Times per day.
- Maximized quality assurance by completing frequent checks of line.
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
- Reviewed pricing and ordered food ingredients, kitchen appliances and supplies.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
- Inspected preparation and storage equipment regularly to assess and maintain performance for cost-effective, safe operations.
Executive Chef
The Grove, Tyler
Tyler, TX
10.2016 - 07.2017
- Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
- Developed and cooked exciting, memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment and bolstered restaurant revenues.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs.
- Hired, trained and managed all kitchen staff, including employee development, issuing disciplinary action and conducting performance reviews.
Lead Line Chef
Jack Ryan's Steak And Chophouse
Tyler, TX
07.2015 - 10.2016
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Saved countless money by implementing cost-saving initiatives that addressed long-standing problems.
Front of House Manager
Jake's Tyler
Tyler, TX
11.2013 - 07.2015
- Demonstrated leadership by keeping up with cleanliness and organization and delegating roles to employees.
- Drove excellent customer service through coaching, role modeling and incorporating customer feedback to reinforce and improve quality of service.
- Performed cash handling activities, including making change, cashing out register drawers and securing nightly bank deposits.
- Supervised dining table set-up to prepare for diversity of event types, following strict service standards.
- Managed day-to-day FOH operations to drive quality, standards and meet customer expectations.
- Assisted staff in building menu expertise to answer customer questions and make personal recommendations.
Education
Associate of Science - Culinary Arts
Dallas Arts Ins.
Dallas, TXSkills
- Signature dish creation
- Payroll and scheduling
- Food plating and presentation
- Forecasting and planning
- Vendor relations
- Contemporary American cuisine
- Equipment Maintenance
- Employee training and development
- Recipe Development
Timeline
Executive Chef
Aramark
12.2021 - Current
Chef, Consultant
The Front Porch
05.2020 - 10.2021
Executive Chef
High Hill Farm
05.2018 - 03.2020
Director of Culinary Services
Atria Senior Living Inc.
07.2017 - 05.2018
Executive Chef
The Grove, Tyler
10.2016 - 07.2017
Lead Line Chef
Jack Ryan's Steak And Chophouse
07.2015 - 10.2016
Front of House Manager
Jake's Tyler
11.2013 - 07.2015
Associate of Science - Culinary Arts
Dallas Arts Ins.
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