Joshua Willard
Ghezzis Restaurant & Lounge
Sunbury,PA
1
Certification
26
years of professional experience
Experienced Chef Manager with 20+ years leading kitchen operations, staff training, and food safety compliance. Skilled in workflow optimization, inventory control, and maintaining high-quality standards during peak service.
Work History
Chef Manager
26 Years 5 Months- Supervised culinary staff, assigning duties and maintaining consistent workflow during peak service.
- Directed kitchen operations, aligning food preparation with service standards and guest expectations.
- Enforced sanitation and food safety procedures, maintaining compliance with health regulations.
- Managed inventory ordering, reducing waste and keeping essential ingredients stocked.
- Trained kitchen team on menu execution, portion control, and station procedures.
- Coordinated prep schedules and line readiness to support efficient meal service.
- Evaluated food quality and presentation, correcting issues before plates reached guests.
- Resolved kitchen service delays, improving coordination between back-of-house and front-of-house teams.
- Placed food orders with suppliers on a weekly basis, taking into account kitchen budget and expected demands.s.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Kept kitchen staff in compliance with safety and food regulations to reduce opportunities for illness or accidents.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Implemented strict adherence to food safety regulations, ensuring the consistent delivery of safe and delicious meals.
- Pitched in to work line during busy periods or in place of sick employees.
- Continuously updated knowledge of industry trends and incorporated innovative concepts into menu offerings, keeping clients engaged over time.
- Managed staffing schedules, minimizing labor costs while maintaining optimal kitchen performance during peak hours.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Conducted regular equipment maintenance checks to ensure efficient functionality and reduce downtime due to malfunctions.
- Introduced creative specials that catered to customer preferences, contributing to an increase in repeat business.
- Established positive relationships with local suppliers to secure fresh produce and support the community economy.
- Mentored junior chefs and provided guidance in culinary techniques, fostering a supportive team environment.
- Effectively managed food allergen and cross-contamination concerns, ensuring the safety of patrons with dietary restrictions.
- Optimized food presentation techniques for visually appealing plates that enhanced the overall dining experience.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement within the kitchen team by providing constructive feedback and professional development opportunities.
- Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
- Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
- Utilized culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes.
- Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
- Implemented food cost and waste reduction initiatives to save money.
- Evaluated food products to verify freshness and quality.
- Developed and remained accountable for safety, quality, consistency and adherence to standards.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
- Developed new recipes and flavor combinations to enhance customer dining experience.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
- Developed close relationships with suppliers to source best ingredients.
Education
High School Diploma
Associate of Arts - Culinary
Skills
Food hygiene
Food compliance
Culinary expertise
Supply ordering
Recipe creation
Kitchen management
Recruiting and hiring
Culinary techniques
Food preservation
Team management
Training and mentoring
Food presentation
Cleaning and sanitation
Inventory supervision
Sanitation standards
Equipment inspection
Kitchen operations
Culinary staff management
Dish preparation
Food quality assurance
Order control
Kitchen staff management
Staff training
Quality control
Food preparation
plating
and presentation
Fine-dining expertise
Safe food handling
Food inventories
Purchasing
Workflow optimization
Restaurant operations
Inventory management
Team leadership
Recipes and menu planning
Recipe development
Team development
Staff recruiting and hiring
Food prep planning
Food stock and supply management
Signature dish creation
Vendor relationships
Kitchen operations oversight
Menu item pricing
Order management
Equipment inspection and maintenance
Food production
Fine dining
Supply management
Teamwork
Time management
Problem-solving abilities
Multitasking
Multitasking skills
Reliability
Customer satisfaction
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
- Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
Certification
- [Area of certification] Training - Serve safe Certified
Timeline
Chef Manager
Ghezzis Restaurant & Lounge
06.2000 - CurrentRead More
Pennsylvania Culinary Institute
Associate of Arts from Culinary
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Shikellamy
High School Diploma
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