Katie Craig
Pelham
Summary
Former executive chef with over 20 years of experience in high-pressure culinary environments. Expertise in crafting visually appealing and flavorful dishes that consistently exceed guest expectations. Strong work ethic complemented by a comprehensive understanding of diverse flavor profiles and culinary techniques. Pursuing a dynamic culinary role that fosters creativity and ambition.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Farrelly's Southern Bar & Kitchen
Hoover
05.2024 - Current
Overseeing food purchasing and receiving, lunch, brunch, and dinner preparation and execution, adept in operating fryers, grill, and sauté stations, upholding cleanliness and organization in coolers and freezers, managing menu alterations
General Manager
Moe's Original BBQ Hoover
Hoover
05.2020 - 07.2024
Supervised daily operations to maintain efficient restaurant functions involving catering coordination, staff training, alcohol procurement, and drink specials management.
Executive Chef
The Thirsty Donkey
Birmingham
04.2019 - 03.2020
Prepared vegan and vegetarian menu items to meet customer dietary preferences.
Ensured quality and presentation standards for plated dishes.
Oversaw purchasing, receiving, and weekly inventory management.
Executive Chef
Front Porch
Hoover
7 2017 - 03.2019
Managed daily execution of caterings, lunch & dinner services. Purchasing, receiving, biweekly inventory, and recipe costs. Responsible for lowering and maintaining labor & food costs. Creative menu planning and daily specials.
Executive Sous Chef
The Club
Birmingham
12.2007 - 07.2017
Advanced from garde manger to executive sous chef managing operations across three restaurants and a banquet facility.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Culinard at Virginia College, Birmingham, AL
2005
Skills
- Faithful Dedication
- Ordering & organization of products for different areas of restaurant & knowledge of needs for day to day operations including special occasions & events
- Communication with other managers on ordering, inventory & staffing needs
- Quality control & minimize waste
- Problem solver & creative thinker
- Very strong butchery skills
- Creative menu planning & execution
- Growth of staff and meeting individual goals
- Price comparison using established relationships with purveyors
Timeline
Line Cook
Farrelly's Southern Bar & Kitchen
05.2024 - Current
General Manager
Moe's Original BBQ Hoover
05.2020 - 07.2024
Executive Chef
The Thirsty Donkey
04.2019 - 03.2020
Executive Sous Chef
The Club
12.2007 - 07.2017
Executive Chef
Front Porch
7 2017 - 03.2019
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Culinard at Virginia College, Birmingham, AL