Kristi Courtney
Houston,Texas
Summary
High-performing Chef offering 11 years of restaurant experience. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Rainbow Lodge
03.2022 - Current
- Upheld stringent food safety regulations, ensuring compliance with all relevant health department guidelines.
- Introduced unique fusion cuisine concepts that garnered widespread praise from both customers and food critics alike.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
- Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.
- Boosted employee morale through constructive feedback sessions and recognition of exceptional performance.
- Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.
Chef
Daily Gather
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Spearheaded successful catering events, showcasing the restaurant''s signature dishes while maintaining impeccable standards of service.
- Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.
Chef
Raffas Waterfront
05.2019 - 03.2022
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Spearheaded successful catering events, showcasing the restaurant''s signature dishes while maintaining impeccable standards of service.
- Regularly updated menu offerings based on customer preferences, driving repeat business for the establishment.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Mentored junior chefs in culinary techniques, fostering a collaborative and learning-focused work environment.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - French Cuisine And Pastry
Culinary Institute LeNotre
Houston, TX04.2012
Skills
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Vendor Sourcing
- Kitchen Equipment Operation
- Customer Retention
- World cuisine knowledge
- Relationship Building
- Garnishing Techniques
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
Greek
Limited Working
German
Elementary
Timeline
Chef
Rainbow Lodge
03.2022 - Current
Chef
Daily Gather
11.2021 - 05.2022
Chef
Raffas Waterfront
05.2019 - 03.2022
Associate of Applied Science - French Cuisine And Pastry
Culinary Institute LeNotre
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