Talented kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations. Experienced with worldly cuisine, sourcing ingredients, controlling budgets and boosting restaurant profiles.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef De Cuisine
Harrison Lake Country Club
09.2016 - Current
Created menus and designed corresponding recipes for [Business Name].
Scheduled and supervised all kitchen employees such as dishwashers and waiters.
Collaborated with vendors to source desired recipe ingredients while maintaining tight cost controls.
Hired, managed and trained kitchen staff.
Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action and performance reviews.
Executive Chef
Henry Social Club
03.2014 - 09.2016
Generated employee schedules, work assignments and determined appropriate compensation rates.
Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
Kept labor at or below [Number]% to support business profit targets.
Increased profits and efficiency [Number]% by building optimal inventory control model.
Sous Chef
Wiltshire Pantry
01.2011 - 01.2014
Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
Education
No Degree -
Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington, IN
Associate of Applied Science - Design And Visual Communications
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Columbus, IN
Skills
Quality Assessments
Standards Compliance
Budgeting and Cost Control
Employee Development
Inventory and Supply Management
Active Listening
Timeline
Chef De Cuisine
Harrison Lake Country Club
09.2016 - Current
Executive Chef
Henry Social Club
03.2014 - 09.2016
Sous Chef
Wiltshire Pantry
01.2011 - 01.2014
No Degree -
Indiana University Bloomington
Associate of Applied Science - Design And Visual Communications