Kurt Millsap
The Woodlands,TX
Summary
Professional culinary leader with robust background in upscale dining and kitchen management. Demonstrates strong leadership in team collaboration, ensuring consistent culinary excellence and high standard of service. Skilled in menu development, inventory management, and maintaining kitchen efficiency. Known for adaptability and reliability in fast-paced environments, driving results and enhancing dining experiences.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Sous Chef
The Audrey Reel Luxury Cinemas
02.2025 - 07.2025
- Oversaw kitchen operations, ensuring efficient workflow and high-quality food production.
- Developed and implemented seasonal menus, enhancing dining experience and showcasing culinary creativity.
- Trained and mentored junior chefs, fostering skill development and teamwork within the kitchen staff.
- Collaborated with management to optimize inventory controls, reducing waste and improving cost efficiency.
- Assisted Executive Chef in cost analysis and budget management, optimizing profitability without compromising quality.
Executive Chef
Copa Sips & Latin Tapas
10.2023 - 01.2025
- Created menu, trained staff, hired and terminated employees, ordered and maintained inventory and truck ordering, handled scheduling.
- Designed innovative Latin-inspired menus, elevating culinary offerings and enhancing guest experience.
- Led kitchen operations, ensuring compliance with food safety standards and optimizing workflow efficiency.
- Implemented inventory management systems, reducing waste and improving cost control measures.
- Collaborated with suppliers to source high-quality ingredients, establishing strong vendor relationships.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Increased customer satisfaction by creating innovative and diverse menus tailored to various dietary needs.
- Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for restaurant.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
Sous Chef
Doris Metropolitan
03.2018 - 03.2023
- Supervised kitchen operations, ensuring adherence to culinary standards and safety protocols.
- Developed and implemented seasonal menu items, enhancing guest dining experiences.
- Trained and mentored junior kitchen staff on cooking techniques and presentation standards.
- Maintained high levels of cleanliness and sanitation in compliance with health regulations.
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Collaborated with executive chef to develop innovative menu items, leading to increased guest return rates and positive reviews.
Broiler Chef
Truluck's
03.2016 - 06.2017
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure adherence to quality and safety standards.
- Developed and executed innovative broiler cooking techniques to enhance menu offerings.
- Trained new team members on broiler operation and food preparation protocols.
- Collaborated with management on menu planning and special event execution.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently preparing high-quality, delicious meals in a timely manner.
- Assisted in catering events, showcasing the restaurant''s culinary talents and expanding its clientele base.
- Utilized strong knife skills for precise cuts and attractive plate presentations that impressed diners and management alike.
- Demonstrated expertise in broiler cooking techniques, ensuring perfectly cooked proteins that exceeded customer expectations.
- Managed multiple orders simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail, resulting in minimal errors and customer complaints.
Line Cook
Local Pour
03.2015 - 02.2016
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Restocked food items throughout shift to prepare necessary ingredients for cooking and timely service.
Line Cook
Chili's Bar and Grill
04.2013 - 06.2014
- Prepared and cooked high-quality dishes in fast-paced environment.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely food service and order accuracy.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations to comply with safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Line Cook
Adriatic Cafe Italian Grill
01.2012 - 11.2013
- Restocked food items throughout shift to prepare necessary ingredients for cooking and timely service.
- Prepared dough.
- Dishwasher.
Lead Line Cook
Little Bitty Burger Barn
10.2007 - 10.2011
- Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
- Restocked food items throughout shift to prepare necessary ingredients for cooking and timely service.
- Worked competition events.
- Innovative menu items.
Education
High School Diploma -
Houston Heights High School
Houston, TXSkills
- PPE Use
- Basic Math
- First Aid/CPR
- Team Management
- Customer Service
- Organizational Skills
- Relationship Building
- Sauté Chef
- Grill/Broil Chef
- Planning & Organizing
- Maintenance & Repair
- Supervision & Leadership
- People Skills
- Training & Development
- Flexible Schedule
- Critical Thinking
- Conflict Resolution
- Problem Resolution
- Quality Controls
- Safe Food Handling
- Special Event Cooking
- Proper Protein Preparation
- ServSafe Certified
- Menu Planning
- Health Code Requirements
- Kitchen management
- Menu development
- Sanitation standards
- Allergy awareness
- Food presentation
- Cost control
- Menu pricing
- Fine-dining expertise
- Team leadership
Timeline
Executive Sous Chef
The Audrey Reel Luxury Cinemas
02.2025 - 07.2025
Executive Chef
Copa Sips & Latin Tapas
10.2023 - 01.2025
Sous Chef
Doris Metropolitan
03.2018 - 03.2023
Broiler Chef
Truluck's
03.2016 - 06.2017
Line Cook
Local Pour
03.2015 - 02.2016
Line Cook
Chili's Bar and Grill
04.2013 - 06.2014
Line Cook
Adriatic Cafe Italian Grill
01.2012 - 11.2013
Lead Line Cook
Little Bitty Burger Barn
10.2007 - 10.2011
High School Diploma -
Houston Heights High School
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