Marques Awande
Bethesda,MD
Summary
Forward-thinking professional offering more than 14 years of experience working in fast-paced kitchens. Skilled at staying focused and productive in high-stress situations and maintaining calmness in busy times. Excellent and proven action skills. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Talented kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations. Experienced with american/french/plant base cuisine, sourcing ingredients, controlling budgets and boosting restaurant profiles. Conversational [Language] skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Sous Chef
Planta
04.2022 - 06.2023
- Verified compliance in preparation of menu items and customer special requests.
- Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
- Delivered excellent food quality and maximized customer satisfaction by preparing meals according to customer requests.
- Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for restaurant.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
Sous Chef
Not Your Average Joes
03.2021 - 05.2022
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Provided professional services and support in dynamic work environment.
Sous Chef
Flower Child
04.2020 - 06.2021
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lycee Bilingue
Cameroon06.2011
Skills
- Kitchen Equipment Operation
- Restaurant Industry Trends Awareness
- Problem and Complaint Resolution
- Recruitment and Onboarding
- Chef Assistance
- Performance Improvement
- Kitchen Operations Oversight
- Reading Comprehension
- Catering and Events
- Hiring, Training and Development
- Organic Farming
- Cooking Technique Demonstrations
- Compensation Packages
- Employee Training
- Food Service Safety Training
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Quote
The price of anything is the amount of life you exchange for it.
Henry David Thoreau
Timeline
Executive Sous Chef
Planta
04.2022 - 06.2023
Sous Chef
Not Your Average Joes
03.2021 - 05.2022
Sous Chef
Flower Child
04.2020 - 06.2021
High School Diploma -
Lycee Bilingue