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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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, NV

High school diploma -

Robert McQueen High School
Reno, NV
05.2018

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
Joshua Meyers