Leigh Edmondson
Memphis,TN
Summary
Focused and creative kitchen professional offering solid leadership background and cooking expertise. Develop new recipes to delight customers and bring in repeat business. Manage efficient, productive kitchen team delivering high-quality food consistently.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Panini catering
Memphis, TN
08.2023 - 05.2026
- Developed creative menus using fresh, seasonal ingredients for catered events.
- Managed kitchen staff and ensured efficient meal preparation processes.
- Oversaw food safety compliance and maintained high sanitation standards.
Chef Manager
La Baguette
Memphis, USA
11.2023 - 08.2024
- Managed kitchen staff and coordinated daily operations to ensure efficient food preparation and service.
- Created seasonal specials that increased customer interest and drove repeat visits.
- Created seasonal specials to attract new customers.
- Led daily team meetings to discuss menu changes, guest feedback, and areas for improvement.
- Monitored kitchen staff to ensure compliance with preparation standards. met preparation, portioning and presentation standards.
- Ensured kitchen staff met preparation, portioning, and presentation standards for high-quality service.
- Created and disseminated weekly menus and coordinated related supplies.
- Developed recipes for restaurant menu, selecting ingredients with target customer base in mind.
- Developed seasonal menus and specials featuring local ingredients and trending flavors to enhance dining experience.
Head Chef
Cordelias Market
Memphis, USA
11.2018 - 09.2023
- Developed innovative seasonal menu offerings in alignment with brand vision, resulting in increased patron satisfaction.
- Promoted efficient kitchen operations by scheduling staff and coordinating workflow.
- Planned menus and prepared recipes for various dishes and courses.
- Cooked special order meals for functions and events.
- Tested new recipes regularly, incorporating guest feedback into final decisions on menu items.
- Created visually appealing dishes for promotions, supporting marketing efforts and attracting customer interest.
- Promoted efficient kitchen operations by scheduling staff, coordinating workflow, and enhancing processes to improve overall service delivery.
- Oversaw daily operations in kitchen, ensuring efficiency and productivity.
- Maintained safety standards throughout entire kitchen, including safe knife handling practices.
- Prepared customized menus for special occasions and large-scale events, ensuring alignment with client expectations and enhancing guest experiences.
Assistant Kitchen Manager
Aldo's Pizza Pies
Memphis, USA
08.2012 - 05.2018
- Managed kitchen staff and coordinated food orders.
- Resolved customer complaints about food quality and service to enhance dining experience.
- Assessed kitchen workflows to identify areas for improvement and streamline operations.
- Maintained inventory levels and ordered supplies.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Handled customer complaints regarding food quality or service.
- Conducted training for new employees on kitchen procedures and policies to ensure consistency and compliance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Central High School
Memphis, TN, USASkills
- Menu development
- Food Safety
- Culinary creativity
- Kitchen Management
- Inventory management
- Supply Ordering
- Catering coordination
- Team leadership
- Customer Service
Middle Initial
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Timeline
Chef Manager
La Baguette
11.2023 - 08.2024
Sous Chef
Panini catering
08.2023 - 05.2026
Head Chef
Cordelias Market
11.2018 - 09.2023
Assistant Kitchen Manager
Aldo's Pizza Pies
08.2012 - 05.2018
High School Diploma -
Central High School