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Work History
Education
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Michael Perrone

Tampa

Summary

Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience as a Sous Chef at Counter Culture, excelling in menu development and cost control. Proven track record in leading teams, enhancing food quality, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Adept at managing kitchen operations while fostering a positive work environment and driving efficiency.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sous Chef

Counter Culture
06.2023 - Current
  • Lead kitchen operations, ensuring consistent food quality, presentation, and adherence to safety standards.
  • Collaborate with Executive Chef on menu innovation and culinary strategy.
  • Train, mentor, and supervise kitchen staff to maintain high performance and morale.
  • Monitor food and labor costs, contributing to budget efficiency.
  • Execute administrative tasks including scheduling, ordering, and compliance documentation.

Prep Cook

Bare Naked Kitchen
02.2022 - 06.2022
  • Prepared and portioned ingredients for daily service and catering events.
  • Maintained inventory accuracy and implemented a rotating cleaning schedule.
  • Ensured 100% compliance with food safety and quality standards.
  • Constructed complex dishes from scratch using fresh, high-quality ingredients.

Black Hat / Lead Line Cook

First Watch
12.2015 - 02.2022
  • Supervised a team of 16, ensuring timely and high-quality meal preparation.
  • Led training initiatives and improved Steritech scores across the board.
  • Maintained a positive kitchen culture and upheld food safety standards.
  • Managed daily prep and garnishing of dishes for consistent presentation.

Sous Chef

Hula Bay
04.2021 - 10.2021
  • Managed scheduling for a 20-person kitchen team.
  • Oversaw inventory intake exceeding $60,000 and maintained profit/loss documentation.
  • Streamlined prep processes, reducing labor costs by 2% and food costs by 11%.
  • Ensured cleanliness and readiness of all workstations.

Education

High School Diploma -

East Bay High School
Apollo Beach, FL
06.2014

Skills

  • Culinary team leadership
  • Menu development and cost control
  • Kitchen and inventory management
  • Food safety and sanitation
  • Customer service and communication
  • Microsoft Office and kitchen software
  • Adaptability in high-pressure environments

Certification

ServSafe Food Handler Certification

Timeline

Sous Chef

Counter Culture
06.2023 - Current

Prep Cook

Bare Naked Kitchen
02.2022 - 06.2022

Sous Chef

Hula Bay
04.2021 - 10.2021

Black Hat / Lead Line Cook

First Watch
12.2015 - 02.2022

High School Diploma -

East Bay High School