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Joseph Bjorn Kemp

Salt Lake City

Summary

Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience as Executive Chef at Faustina Italian Restaurant, leading menu development and enhancing food quality. Proven team leader skilled in culinary techniques and effective communication, fostering a collaborative kitchen environment while ensuring adherence to food safety standards. Committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Sous Chef

Tuscany Restaurant
Holladay
06.2018 - 07.2020
  • Prepared and plated dishes according to Tuscany Restaurant's menu standards.
  • Assisted Head Chef with daily kitchen operations and staff management.
  • Trained new kitchen staff on recipes and food safety procedures.

Sous Chef

La Caille
Sandy
02.2014 - 04.2018
  • Prepared a variety of dishes, focusing on quality and presentation standards.
  • Plated food according to restaurant artistic guidelines to promote attractive presentation.
  • Assisted restaurant in meeting financial targets by achieving food quality objectives.
  • Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.

Sous Chef

Whiskey Street
Salt Lake City
08.2012 - 12.2013
  • Supervised kitchen food preparation in demanding, high-volume environments.
  • Supervised cooks and other kitchen personnel during meal services.
  • Streamlined kitchen processes to shorten wait times and serve additional guests.

Executive Chef

Faustina Italian restaurant and bistro
Salt Lake City
03.2007 - 10.2011
  • Led culinary team to create seasonal Italian menus.
  • Established a culture of safety in the kitchen by enforcing strict safety protocols.
  • Conducted regular staff meetings to discuss menu changes, special events, promotions.

Owner/Operator

Moontimes bar and Grill
Baltimore
11.2000 - 09.2006
  • Managed daily operations of a bustling bar and grill environment.
  • Coordinated events and promotions to attract diverse clientele to the venue.
  • Fostered a positive team culture to improve employee morale and collaboration.

Education

Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts

Florida Culinary Institute
Palm Beach, FL
01-1998

Skills

  • Culinary techniques
  • Team leadership
  • Garnishing techniques
  • Menu development
  • Quality assurance
  • Presentation skills
  • International flavors
  • Food safety
  • Customer service
  • Effective communication
  • Reliability

Accomplishments

  • Chef 2 Chef Top 100
  • Star Chefs Baltimore 3 years in a row
  • Food and Wine Magazine Top 100 Hot New Chefs

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Sous Chef

Tuscany Restaurant
06.2018 - 07.2020

Sous Chef

La Caille
02.2014 - 04.2018

Sous Chef

Whiskey Street
08.2012 - 12.2013

Executive Chef

Faustina Italian restaurant and bistro
03.2007 - 10.2011

Owner/Operator

Moontimes bar and Grill
11.2000 - 09.2006

Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts

Florida Culinary Institute

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