Joshua Meyers
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Executive Chef with 2.5 years of expertise at a Mexican restaurant within The Grand Sierra Resort/Casino. Also served as Restaurant Chef for 6 months at the renowned Charlie Palmer Steak House in Reno, NV's GSR. Well-versed in the culinary arts, with over 5 years of experience as a catering chef specializing in the food truck industry, weddings, and corporate events. Proficient in preparing Fine dining, Mexican, BBQ, American, and Asian-style cuisines. Highly motivated, personable, and dedicated to hard work. Strong willingness to learn and thrive as a valuable team member that surpasses individual contributions.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Restaurant Chef
Charlie Palmer Steak House
Reno, NV
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Company Overview: Restaurant located inside Grand Sierra Resort/Casino
- Created weekly menu specials, as well as high ticket specials in order to increase bottomline profitability
- Collaborated with local suppliers to source high-quality ingredients while optimizing costs
- Maintained inventory levels and controlled costs through effective ordering and stock management
- Mentored chefs in recipe development, plating techniques, and overall culinary skills improvement
- Led kitchen with extensive communication on ticket times and quality, important on high volume nights
Executive Chef
Uno Mas
Reno, NV
09.2022 - 01.2024
- Company Overview: Restaurant located inside Grand Sierra Resort/Casino
- Promoted from Sous Chef to Executive Chef of Uno Mas for great performance in food sales and increased guest service scores
- Oversaw kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking techniques, and plating presentations to consistently deliver exceptional dining experiences
- Managed inventory levels and controlled costs through effective portion control measures and waste reduction initiatives
- Created and standardized recipes for consistent quality across multiple locations
- Trained chefs on proper cooking techniques, and plating procedures to improve food quality
- Led a team of 10 + culinary professionals in the creation and execution of innovative menus, resulting in increased customer satisfaction ratings on OpenTable, Yelp, and TripAdvisor
Sous Chef
Grand Sierra Resort and Casino
Reno, NV
04.2022 - 09.2022
- Company Overview: Restaurant located at the pool of Grand Sierra Resort/Casino
- Responsible for running and maintaining all aspects of the pool kitchen
- In charge of all cooks, dealing with scheduling, and proficient with the 'as400 ordering system'
- Nominated as team member of the quarter, for the leadership and example setting that has been implemented in the kitchen
- Reduced food cost by 5% year over year, therefore increasing sales
Cook II
Uno Mas
Reno, NV
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Company Overview: Restaurant located inside Grand Sierra Resort/Casino
- Primarily worked on thesauté and grill station
- Also worked expo for a few months, and created morning menus for Uno Mas
- Able to train the J-1 and new employees on all proper practices and techniques that was required of the kitchen
- Ability to in work in high-stress environments with a large, diverse group of employees
- Restaurant located inside Grand Sierra Resort/Casino
Line Cook
Bar Louie
Orlando, FL
03.2021 - 10.2021
- Work on all aspects of the line in a full service kitchen, including oven, grill and fry
- Retain extensive knowledge of all in house, online and ghost menus
- Trained new employees on best practices related to policy, food preparation and presentation
- Work with a diverse group of team members to provide great customer service
Project Manager
Painter Ready
Raleigh, NC
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Advised sub contractors and senior managers on available standards, methods, and tools related to project work as well as expected constraints
- Defined project scope, goals, deliverables, and detailed tasks through implementation
Catering Cook
Men Wielding Fire
Tahoe, NV
07.2016 - 11.2020
- Created high volume of dishes for different size banquets with consistent quality and presentation skills
- Used appropriate cooking methods for different ingredients and dishes and exact recipe directions to achieve optimal taste and texture
- Prepared and cooked food in quantities according to menu and number of persons to be served
- Trained kitchen personnel in culinary activities, food safety, and performance requirements
- Tasted ingredients and prepared food items to verify quality and freshness
Catering Cook
Poi Boy
Reno, NV
11.2019 - 08.2020
- Delivered items according to customer specifications and with professional plating abilities
- Served food and beverages to guests promptly and perfectly matching order details
- Set up catering service according to customer requests and banquet event orders
- Trained in grilling, frying, sauteing, baking, and other cooking techniques to effectively prepare any dish
Education
2 years College - Kinesiology
University of Nevada Reno
Reno, NVHigh school diploma -
Robert McQueen High School
Reno, NV05.2018
Skills
- Customer service
- Catering
- Culinary Experience
- Food Safety
- Kitchen Management Experience
- Food Preparation
- Labor Cost Analysis
- Cleaning practices
- Food presentation
- Menu development
- Diverse cooking skills
Certification
ServSafe, 07/22, 07/27
Awards
GSR Chili Cook Off, 10/22, Won the people's choice award for the annual chili cook off that the GSR hosts, with 9 restaurants and other parties.
Personal Information
Authorized To Work: US
Accomplishments
- Reduced food costs by 8% by eliminating unnecessary waste and proper portion control.
- Recognized for Team Member and Team Leader of the Quarter.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Restaurant Chef
Charlie Palmer Steak House
01.2024 - 06.2024
Executive Chef
Uno Mas
09.2022 - 01.2024
Sous Chef
Grand Sierra Resort and Casino
04.2022 - 09.2022
Cook II
Uno Mas
11.2021 - 06.2022
Line Cook
Bar Louie
03.2021 - 10.2021
Project Manager
Painter Ready
01.2021 - 03.2021
Catering Cook
Poi Boy
11.2019 - 08.2020
Catering Cook
Men Wielding Fire
07.2016 - 11.2020
2 years College - Kinesiology
University of Nevada Reno
High school diploma -
Robert McQueen High School