John Thomas McGrew
Lake Charles,LA
Summary
Dedicated Executive Chef with proven aptitude in kitchen management, menu development and workflow coordination. Applies knowledge of culinary trends to deliver unique menu items. Assertive and decisive professional with fifteen-year history of industry success. Passionate Executive Chef skilled in menu creation, kitchen staff management and culinary direction. Creative and artistic professional recognized for upholding highest standards and developing compelling seasonal menus.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Chef
Crying Eagle Brewing
Lake Charles, LA
05.2023 - Current
- Evaluated staff performance to raise standards and improve service
- Purchased ingredients and supplies to maintain adequate stock for peak periods
- Managed responsibilities of line cooks to deliver prompt, fresh and high-quality dishes to customers
- Reviewed cost and expenses to meet financial objectives
- Worked with new software to better achieve a more consistent financial operational status
Executive Chef
The Pioneer Club
Lake Charles, LA
01.2019 - 05.2023
- Implemented and enforced food safety, sanitation and hygiene policies to protect diners and kitchen staff
- Demonstrated new cooking techniques and equipment to educate kitchen staff
- Developed menus to meet customer preferences, seasonal offerings and cost objectives
- Facilitated high-volume rush periods with organized approach and excellent cooking abilities
- Sanitized equipment and kitchenware to implement hygiene protocols
- Led and guided staff to improve overall kitchen operations
Sous Chef
The Bekery
Lake Charles, LA
06.2017 - 02.2018
- Learned to operate within a new territory of culinary science
- Created sourdoughs and experimented with wild yeast bacteria
- Coordinated with bakery team to fulfill large orders and special event requests
- Operated ovens, proofers, fryers, sheeters, scales and mixers for bakery
Kitchen Manager
Coyote Blues
Lake Charles, LA
05.2012 - 06.2017
Education
Associate in Applied Science (A.S.) - Culinary Arts
SOWELA Technical Community College
Lake Charles, LAMcNeese State University
Lake Charles, LAAlfred M. Barbe High School
Lake Charles, LASkills
- Business operations oversight
- Sanitation coordination
- Customer service
- Time management
- Inventory management
- Culinary techniques
- Scheduling
- Relationship building
- Menu development
- Cost control
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Executive Chef
Crying Eagle Brewing
05.2023 - Current
Executive Chef
The Pioneer Club
01.2019 - 05.2023
Sous Chef
The Bekery
06.2017 - 02.2018
Kitchen Manager
Coyote Blues
05.2012 - 06.2017
Associate in Applied Science (A.S.) - Culinary Arts
SOWELA Technical Community College
McNeese State University
Alfred M. Barbe High School
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