Joseph M. Crather
Dickinson,TX
Summary
Food and beverage leader with a background in supervising restaurant operations, managing kitchen teams, and supporting safe, efficient service. Brings hands-on experience in labor control, inventory management, food safety, scheduling, and vendor relations, with a consistent focus on quality, guest service, and smooth daily operations.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Leader
Chipotle
Houston, TX
05.2025 - Current
- Supervised restaurant shifts and guided crew during peak service to ensure smooth operations.
- Coordinated food preparation and maintained speed across grill, line, and expo stations to enhance service delivery.
- Trained team members on food safety, prep standards, and line procedures.
- Monitored inventory levels and organized restocking for kitchen and service areas to support efficient operations.
- Enforced cleanliness standards and supported sanitation across Chipotle dining spaces.
- Resolved guest concerns with calm communication and fast service recovery.
- Managed opening and closing tasks for Chipotle operations and cash handling.
Sous Chef
Eunice
Houston
03.2024 - 05.2025
- Managed culinary operations and led kitchen staff
- Oversaw purchasing and inventory to maintain stock levels
- Monitored food costs for budget compliance and maintained quality standards
General Manager
Little Jacks Tavern
Charleston, SC
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Managed 40+ staff and led team of 3 managers
- Oversaw labor control across front-of-house and back-of-house operations
- Manage scheduling, payroll, and labor costs
- Managed purchasing and inventory processes
- Cultivated long-term customer relationships through community engagement
- Maintain relations with all vendors
- Ensured effective management of business functions
Executive Chef
Little Jacks Tavern
Charleston, SC
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Led, managed, and trained kitchen staff throughout each lunch and dinner shift
- Oversaw the quality of meals by checking dishes before they went out, reducing the number of orders sent back
- Updated menu by adding new and exciting seasonal dishes
- Prepared daily task lists and recipes to enhance timely food production during shifts
- Managed labor control for BOH to ensure optimal staffing levels
- Managed purchasing processes and maintained accurate inventory levels.
- Cultivated strong relationships with vendors to support consistent supply chain operations
Operating Partner
California Dreaming
Charleston, SC
06.2021 - 10.2022
- Managed all business operations
- Led over 140 staff and a team of 8 managers to enhance operational efficiency
- Oversaw purchasing and inventory control to ensure optimal stock levels and cost management
- Oversaw labor control for both FOH and BOH
- Fostered sales-driven atmosphere, resulting in $1.2 million increase in sales within one year
- Cultivated strong vendor relationships to ensure consistent supply and quality with all vendors
- Developed long-term customer relationships through consistent engagement and support through interaction and community relations
Food and Beverage Director
District 850
Tallahassee, FL
01.2020 - 05.2021
- Controlled food and beverage program costs to maintain budget adherence
- Managed scheduling, labor costs, and payroll to optimize staff efficiency
- Managed all purchasing
- Created menus for kitchen and bar to enhance customer dining experience
- Managed over 100 employees
- Established rapport with customers
General Manager
Hangar 38
Tallahassee, FL
02.2019 - 12.2019
- Directed a team of over 100 employees, fostering a collaborative work environment
- Oversaw business operations to ensure efficiency and alignment with company goals
- Monitored costs and revenues across all departments
- Managed scheduling, labor costs, and payroll
- Led marketing and social media strategies to enhance brand visibility and engagement
- Built customer relations and represented the business in the Chamber of Commerce
Education
High School Diploma -
McGill-Toolen Catholic High School
Mobile, AL05-2000
Some College (No Degree) - School of Business
Auburn University
AuburnSkills
- Food safety compliance
- Inventory management
- Sales management
- Culinary innovation
- Menu development
- Cost control
- Financial oversight
- Labor control
- Shift management
- Vendor relations
- Team leadership
- Staff training
Certification
Safe Serve certification for food handling and quality control, Received OSHA certification for industrial and manufacturing safety training course, Received SAP certification for business management software and inventory control course, Received Forklift Operator certification
HONORS SKILLS
Member, Deans List, Member, National Honor Society
Accomplishments
- Masters Kitchen Caddies Chef in Augusta, GA since 2024
Timeline
Leader
Chipotle
05.2025 - Current
Sous Chef
Eunice
03.2024 - 05.2025
General Manager
Little Jacks Tavern
10.2023 - 03.2024
Executive Chef
Little Jacks Tavern
10.2022 - 10.2023
Operating Partner
California Dreaming
06.2021 - 10.2022
Food and Beverage Director
District 850
01.2020 - 05.2021
General Manager
Hangar 38
02.2019 - 12.2019
High School Diploma -
McGill-Toolen Catholic High School
Some College (No Degree) - School of Business
Auburn University