Joseph Vest
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Energetic Kitchen Manager enthusiastic about working with high-performance teams. Personable, responsible, and hardworking professional. Dedicated to innovative dishes, effective budgeting and top-of-the-line customer service.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Blinders Burgers & Brunch
Las Vegas, NV
07.2019 - 04.2021
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and increase efficiency in different areas.
- Continuously evaluated business operations to effectively align workflows for optimal area coverage and customer satisfaction.
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
- Purchased food and cultivated strong vendor relationships.
Main Grill Cook
Bella Bistro
Las Vegas, NV
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Completed daily food preparation and expedited service during bustling business hours.
- Carefully identified and notified patrons of any potential food allergens.
- Handled portion control activities according to specified instructions provided by chef.
- Checked each food item for freshness and provided feedback to kitchen supervisor for removal.
- Cooked regular menu items and seasonal offerings according to corporate standards and guidelines.
Cook 1
Cleo
Las Vegas, NV
08.2014 - 08.2019
- 89109 Opening team of Cleo and in charge of the sauté station.
- Successful leader, equally effective as member of a team.
- Highly organized able to multi-task and accomplish multiple objectives.
- Professional demeanor and attentive to detail.
Cook II
Andrea's
Las Vegas, NV
04.2012 - 07.2014
- Assisted chef with planning easy but elegant appetizers to spark customer interest.
- Prepared food items to meet recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Enhanced and maintained central standardized recipe and ingredient repository, including nutritional and cost information.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment, sanitation and safety.
- Maintained skill level of kitchen staff by properly coaching, counseling and disciplining employees.
Culinary Trainee
Zoozacrackers
Las Vegas, NV
10.2010 - 04.2012
- Worked on both cold and hot side.
- Helped chef expedite food.
- Prepared identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
- Carefully prepared orders by slicing, weighing and packaging cheeses and meats and accurately calculated prices.
Education
Associates of Occupational Science - Culinary Arts
Le Cordon Bleu College
Skills
Quick-learning
Supply Management
Food storage
Safe food handling
Kitchen operations
Food preparation and safety
Timeline
Main Grill Cook
Bella Bistro
08.2019 - 03.2020
Kitchen Manager
Blinders Burgers & Brunch
07.2019 - 04.2021
Cook 1
Cleo
08.2014 - 08.2019
Cook II
Andrea's
04.2012 - 07.2014
Culinary Trainee
Zoozacrackers
10.2010 - 04.2012
Associates of Occupational Science - Culinary Arts
Le Cordon Bleu College