Julius Mckenize Davis Sr
Durham,NC
Summary
Passionate, spirited and classically trained culinary professional, skilled in building relationships and developing high-performing teams. Leader in delivery of excellent customer service. Equipped to apply restaurant operational experience to grow world-class organizations. Dedicated to food safety, customer service best practices and quality food service.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Hawkers Asian Street Food
Chapel Hill, NC
11.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with Executive Chef to create innovative dishes for special events.
- Coordinated ordering, receiving, storage, and distribution of food items.
- Directed kitchen staff in day-to-day operations including food production, sanitation, safety practices, and personnel management.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure adequate supplies on hand.
- Analyzed customer feedback to identify areas of improvement in service or product quality.
- Performed weekly inspections of all equipment for safety compliance.
- Maintained accurate records for cost analysis purposes.
- Complied with all health department regulations regarding proper food handling methods.
Harrah's Casino and Hotel
Harrah's Casino
Cherokee Village, NC
03.2021 - 11.2024
- Designed innovative dishes that incorporated global flavors into traditional cuisine.
- Controlled labor costs through effective use of staff scheduling techniques.
- Ensured compliance with health department regulations by implementing proper sanitation procedures.
- Directed kitchen staff in food preparation and presentation to ensure high quality standards were met.
- Reviewed orders from vendors to ensure accuracy and cost effectiveness.
- Assisted in developing marketing strategies designed to increase restaurant revenue.
- Supervised the selection, training, scheduling, and performance of kitchen personnel.
- Monitored inventory levels of all food items to ensure adequate supplies are available at all times.
- Developed and implemented menus for multiple restaurants, catering events, and private parties.
- Provided guidance and support for Sous Chefs during peak service hours.
- Coordinated with front-of-house staff regarding reservations and table management.
Executive Sous Chef
Co
Charlotte, NC
02.2012 - 02.2021
- Provided support during high volume periods such as holidays or special events by managing extra help scheduling.
- Maintained accurate records of invoices related to food purchases for accounting purposes.
- Oversaw the daily cleaning of all cooking surfaces, utensils, and equipment according to health codes.
- Developed daily production schedules for kitchen staff and monitored performance to ensure quality standards were met.
- Trained new employees in food safety and sanitation regulations.
- Implemented strategies to reduce waste and improve efficiency in the kitchen operations.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring deadlines were met in a timely manner.
- Ensured compliance with local health department regulations by performing routine inspections.
- Identified areas for improvement within the kitchen team such as training requirements or workflow adjustments.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Science
Johnson & Wales University - Charlotte
Charlotte, NC06-2007
Skills
- Performance Improvement
- Safe Food Handling
- Customer Service
- Motivational team management
- Positive and professional
Affiliations
Member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity 1914
+ Worked with inner city youth groups in higher education.
+ Assisted with Habit for Humanity in Charleston,SC.
Accomplishments
Surface Warfare Specialist
Untied States Navy
Timeline
Sous Chef
Hawkers Asian Street Food
11.2023 - Current
Harrah's Casino and Hotel
Harrah's Casino
03.2021 - 11.2024
Executive Sous Chef
Co
02.2012 - 02.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Science
Johnson & Wales University - Charlotte
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