John Shaw
Weatherford,TX
Summary
Accomplished Chef and business owner with a proven track record at Firefly Grilling Co, specializing in kitchen management and effective communications. Developed a BBQ curriculum for Escoffier Online, enhancing culinary education with innovative techniques. Demonstrated expertise in menu development and food safety, driving profitability and fostering team collaboration.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef/ Owner
Firefly Grilling Co
Weatherford, TX
10.2019 - Current
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Oversaw day to day operations as well as managed payroll and taxes
Chef Instructor
Escoffier Online
Weatherford, TX
11.2021 - 04.2024
- Oversaw classes of 130 plus people daily.
- Managed lesson plans
- Graded and preformed AI checks on submissions weekly
- Preformed live demos on weekly goals
- Used zoom, vidyard, sales force, Microsoft office proficiently
- Wrote the BBQ curriculum and became a face for Escoffier
General Manager
Montana Restaurant
Weatherford, TX, Stephenville TX, Granbury Tx
11.1999 - 03.2020
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
- Managed budget development, forecasting, and financial reporting processes to track progress towards organizational objectives accurately.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
Education
Bachelors In Science - Horticulture
Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX05.2004
Skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Knife Skills
- Cooking techniques
- Food quality
- Kitchen Management
- Food presentation
- Meal Preparation
- Effective Communications
- Kitchen Operations
- Grilling Techniques
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Ingredient Knowledge
- Verbal and written communication
- Recipes and menu planning
- Frying techniques
- Food plating and presentation
Timeline
Chef Instructor
Escoffier Online
11.2021 - 04.2024
Chef/ Owner
Firefly Grilling Co
10.2019 - Current
General Manager
Montana Restaurant
11.1999 - 03.2020
Bachelors In Science - Horticulture
Tarleton State University