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John Stoughton

Wichita,KS

Summary

Former real estate professional turned Executive Chef with a proven track record, excelling in budgeting and cost control while maintaining exceptional food safety standards. Expert in staff development and customer service, achieving a positive 1% in food costs and consistently passing health inspections above 96%. Passionate about enhancing culinary experiences and operational efficiency.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Executive Chef

TopGolf
12.2024 - Current
  • Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for restaurant.
  • Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
  • Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
  • Maintained a positive food cost of goods beating plan by 1%
  • Oversaw P&L audits saving the companies bottom line.
  • Strict health protocol resulting in all Steritech health inspections passing above 96%

Executive Sous Chef

TopGolf
06.2024 - 12.2024
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
  • Coordinated employee schedules and developed staff teams to boost productivity.

Front of House Manager

Meddys
02.2024 - 06.2024
  • Maintained positive team environment by encouraging teamwork and respect in accordance with company mission.
  • Performed cash handling activities and secured nightly bank deposits.
  • Addressed guest concerns and resolved all issues to guests' satisfaction.
  • Managed day-to-day FOH operations to drive quality, standards, and meet customer expectations.

Kitchen Manager

TopGolf
04.2023 - 02.2024
  • Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
  • Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.

Property Manager

Select Rental Management
12.2018 - 10.2022
  • Monitored progress of construction and maintenance projects and notified appropriate individuals of project updates, delays, and schedule changes.
  • Managed over 25 single family properties

Real Estate Agent

JP Weigand
08.2018 - 05.2022
  • Liaised between buyers and sellers to provide positive experiences for both parties.
  • Wrote listings detailing and professionally highlighting property features to increase sales chances.
  • Maintained connections with clients to encourage repeat business and referrals.
  • Total sales of $5,400,000

Education

Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts

Wichita State University Tech
Wichita, KS
12-2024

Associate of Arts - Accounting And Finance

Hutchinson Community College
Hutchinson, KS
12-2019

Skills

  • Recipes and menu planning
  • Budgeting and cost control
  • Forecasting and planning
  • Business operations oversight
  • Banquets and catering
  • Food safety
  • Customer service
  • Staffing

Accomplishments

  • Won best wings in wichita 2024
  • Flip house properties averaged 57% ROI

Certification

  • R-Serve Certified
  • ServeSafe Manager Certified

Timeline

Executive Chef

TopGolf
12.2024 - Current

Executive Sous Chef

TopGolf
06.2024 - 12.2024

Front of House Manager

Meddys
02.2024 - 06.2024

Kitchen Manager

TopGolf
04.2023 - 02.2024

Property Manager

Select Rental Management
12.2018 - 10.2022

Real Estate Agent

JP Weigand
08.2018 - 05.2022

Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts

Wichita State University Tech

Associate of Arts - Accounting And Finance

Hutchinson Community College

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