Joe Soto
Beverly,NJ
Summary
Driven Culinary professional with a strong commitment to maintaining high sanitation standards, fostering team collaboration and driving culinary innovation. Skilled in streamlining kitchen operations to improve efficiency and consistency while mentoring and developing staff to perform at their highest potential. Dedicated to creating a positive work environment that supports both operational excellence and exceptional guest experiences.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Chef Coordinator
Cheesecake Factory Inc
Cherry Hill, NJ
08.2021 - Current
- Coordinated kitchen operations to ensure timely meal preparation and delivery.
- Developed and implemented menu concepts that enhanced customer satisfaction.
- Trained and mentored culinary staff on best practices and safety standards.
- Streamlined inventory management processes to reduce waste and improve cost efficiency.
- Monitored food quality and presentation standards to maintain brand consistency.
- Mentored junior chefs, providing guidance on professional growth and culinary skill development.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless communication between kitchen and dining area, resulting in exceptional service quality.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
Chef
Kekes
Orlando, FL
09.2019 - 08.2021
- Developed and implemented new menu items to enhance customer satisfaction and drive repeat business.
- Trained and mentored junior staff, fostering skill development and improving kitchen efficiency.
- Streamlined food preparation processes, reducing waste and optimizing ingredient usage.
- Ensured adherence to food safety standards, maintaining compliance with health regulations.
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
Chef
Sushi Koshi
Montclair, NJ
04.2017 - 09.2019
- Delivered exceptional customer service to enhance guest satisfaction and repeat business.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely and accurate order delivery.
- Developed strong relationships with regular customers to foster loyalty and engagement.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas for optimal guest experience.
- Quickly reset and cleaned up tables after customers left to enable speedy turnaround and guest flow.
- Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely delivery of orders, resulting in positive feedback from guests.
- Balanced excellent customer service with efficient task completion by multitasking effectively throughout each shift.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
Education
High School Diploma -
Montclair High School
Montclair, NJ06-2019
Skills
- Workplace safety
- Food preparation
- Sanitation standards
- Staff management
- Cooking skills
- Food safety regulations
- Training and mentoring
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Reliable and responsible
- Attention to detail
- Excellent communication
Timeline
Head Chef Coordinator
Cheesecake Factory Inc
08.2021 - Current
Chef
Kekes
09.2019 - 08.2021
Chef
Sushi Koshi
04.2017 - 09.2019
High School Diploma -
Montclair High School