Michael Porter
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
I have 25 plus years in the restaurant industry everything from f.o.h. to b.o.h. I have 15 years catering service more recently with hibachi. My knife skills are more than experienced as I have pairing and carving experience as well.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead
Korican Fusion
09.2019 - Current
- Cultivated a strong company culture by fostering collaboration among team members and recognizing individual achievements.
- Boosted lead generation with targeted content creation and distribution across multiple channels.
- Delivered compelling presentations at industry conferences, establishing thought leadership within the field.
- Established a consistent brand voice across all touchpoints, enhancing overall recognition in target markets.
- Devised successful product launches by overseeing end-to-end project management from conception to execution.
Sous Chef
Hard Rock Cafe
02.2009 - 11.2011
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
- Collaborated with executive chef to develop innovative menu items, leading to increased guest return rates and positive reviews.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Played a key role in achieving positive health inspection results by maintaining strict compliance with all relevant guidelines and regulations throughout daily operations.
Education
Diploma -
Leilehua High School
Wahiawa, HI2006
Skills
- Creative Direction
- Food safety and sanitation
- Knife Skills
- Cooking techniques
- Food quality
- Kitchen Management
- Food presentation
- Meal Preparation
- Effective Communications
- Grilling Techniques
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Ingredient Knowledge
- Verbal and written communication
- Frying techniques
- Recipes and menu planning
- Hospitality service expertise
- Food plating and presentation
- Allergen awareness
- Sauce preparation
- Sanitation Guidelines
- Food pairing
- Plating techniques
Timeline
Lead
Korican Fusion
09.2019 - Current
Sous Chef
Hard Rock Cafe
02.2009 - 11.2011
Diploma -
Leilehua High School