Le'Rone Whitely
Norfolk,VA
Summary
I'm Motivated chef/kitchen manager with 16 years of experience cooking in restaurants and hotel environments. Prior work as prep cook, line cook,waiter,host and lead line cook.
I am a very Energetic culinary professional with a blend of creativity, passion for food and exceptional cooking skills. Works well as a dynamic leader in high-pressure settings. Focused on high standards for taste and quality, while maintaining profitable margins. Superior communication and leadership skills.
Overview
1
1
Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef Manager
Alkaline
02.2018 - Current
- Oversaw daily kitchen operations, ensuring high standards of food quality and safety compliance.
- Developed and implemented innovative menu items, enhancing customer satisfaction and engagement.
- Managed inventory levels, reducing waste through effective stock control and ordering processes.
- Trained and mentored culinary staff, fostering a collaborative and efficient team environment.
Line cook
Chix seaside grill and bar
01.2016 - 01.2017
linecook
Ihop
03.2015 - 02.2016
leadline cook
Holiday INN Hotel
02.2015 - 02.2016
head linecook
GoldKey/PHR-BigItaly
01.2012 - 11.2015
linecook,waiter and host
Courtyard Marroitts
02.2014 - 02.2015
customer representative
JTH Financial
01.2013 - 03.2013
Education
High School Diploma -
Tarrant High
2009
Skills
- Hospitality and service industry background
- Beautiful presentation of food
- Food preparation experience
- Logging temperatures of food items
- Able to handle food products frequently
- Proficient in customer service
- Service-oriented team player
- Skillful menu development
- Effective planner
- first place in cooking competition contest
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Extensive food/beverage knowledge
- Food regulation compliant
Certification
Servsafe Certification
Timeline
Chef Manager
Alkaline
02.2018 - Current
Line cook
Chix seaside grill and bar
01.2016 - 01.2017
linecook
Ihop
03.2015 - 02.2016
leadline cook
Holiday INN Hotel
02.2015 - 02.2016
linecook,waiter and host
Courtyard Marroitts
02.2014 - 02.2015
customer representative
JTH Financial
01.2013 - 03.2013
head linecook
GoldKey/PHR-BigItaly
01.2012 - 11.2015
High School Diploma -
Tarrant High