John Michael Cabalsi
Burke,VA
Summary
Experienced with high-volume kitchen environments, food preparation, and team coordination. Utilizes advanced culinary techniques and efficient kitchen management to ensure high standards. Track record of fostering cohesive team dynamics and maintaining consistent quality in fast-paced settings.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Earls Kitchen + Bar
McLean, VA
11.2018 - Current
- Led a high-volume team as a sous chef
- Planning and Managing Labor Cost hours in a day to day operations
- Oversee monthly sales projections and write schedules accordingly
- Maintain product presentation, quality, and cooking time standards in accordance with specifications outlined by Earls Kitchen Bar
- Trained over 10 employees with the standards set by Earls Kitchen & Bar
- Collaborate with servers and managers for an efficient rotation of clients throughout shift and attend to special requests, such as planning and assisting in catering corporate events
Front Desk Intern
Wash That Dog
Alexandria, VA
07.2016 - 10.2018
- Prepared weekly and monthly performance report for management
- Improved efficiency of Excel templates by integrating formulas, resulting in calculated yearly income revenue
- Mitigated existing records and added new records
- Developed loyal clientele through extraordinary interactions and consistent appreciation
- Responsible for opening/closing of the store, transactions and file documents such as managing clients paperwork and approving them to use our services
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA05-2020
Skills
- Team leadership
- Kitchen leadership
- Food safety
- Food Preparation
- Knife Work Skills
- Customer Service 10 years
- Time Management
- Communication Skills
- Analytical Skills
- Problem solving skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Capable of working under high stress environment
- Kitchen organization
- Cooking techniques
- Safety management
- Sanitation procedures
- Line inspections
Languages
English
Timeline
Sous Chef
Earls Kitchen + Bar
11.2018 - Current
Front Desk Intern
Wash That Dog
07.2016 - 10.2018
Bachelor of Science - Finance
George Mason University