Micah Gatlin
Laurel,MS
Summary
Innovative culinary professional with extensive experience in culinary arts and education. Strong background in entrepreneurship, leadership, and instructional skills, dedicated to enhancing student engagement and operational success in culinary programs.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Culinary Instructor
Jones College
Ellisville, MS
03.2024 - Current
Chef/Restaurant Owner
Edgar's Steakhouse
Laurel, MS
09.2020 - Current
Creative menu development
Managing and directing staff
Profit/Loss Margins
Social Media Management
Customer Relations and Public Relations
Chef/Restaurant Owner
Lu's Steakhouse and BBQ
Stringer, MS
01.2018 - 06.2022
Culinary Instructor
Jones College
Ellisville, MS
08.2010 - 05.2020
Developing the Culinary Arts Technology Program
Writing class blueprints on the state level
Leading students and inspiring strong career goals
Director of the Culinary Arts Technology Program for six years
Education
Bachelor of Science - Culinary Arts And Entrepreneurship
Mississippi University For Women
Columbus, MS05-2008
Bachelor of Science - Education
William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS05-1998
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Jones County Junior College
Ellisville, MS05-1996
Skills
- Food pairings
- Knife skills
- Cooking techniques
- Ingredient knowledge
- Sanitation practices
- Food presentation
- Kitchen management
- Menu planning
- International cuisine
- Food safety
- Cooking methods
- Culinary expertise
- Curriculum development
- Quality controls
- Labor costs
- Teamwork
Timeline
Culinary Instructor
Jones College
03.2024 - Current
Chef/Restaurant Owner
Edgar's Steakhouse
09.2020 - Current
Chef/Restaurant Owner
Lu's Steakhouse and BBQ
01.2018 - 06.2022
Culinary Instructor
Jones College
08.2010 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Culinary Arts And Entrepreneurship
Mississippi University For Women
Bachelor of Science - Education
William Carey University
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Jones County Junior College