MICHAEL SOUTHAMMAVONG
Nantucket,USA
Summary
Culinary professional with over a decade of experience, starting at a family-owned Thai restaurant and advancing to sous chef by age 21. Holds a Culinary Arts degree from a prestigious institution in Maui, Hawaii, specializing in Hawaiian and diverse Asian cuisines. Proven ability to innovate and bring unique flavors to the kitchen, complemented by five years of retail management experience that enhanced expertise in merchandising, sales tactics, and customer relations. Committed to ongoing professional development and skill enhancement.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sous Chef
Roasted General Store
Nantucket , Massachusetts
10.2024 - Current
Sous Chef
Great Harbor Yacht Club
Nantucket, USA
05.2023 - Current
- Enforced portion control guidelines to minimize costs associated with overproduction.
- Maintained accurate records for cost analysis purposes.
- Ensured food preparation and presentation met high standards of quality and sanitation.
- Conducted regular performance reviews with line cooks while providing constructive feedback where necessary.
- Maximized customer satisfaction and team operations by executing command-based structure and staff performance oversight.
Event Chef
Great Harbor Yacht Club
Nantucket, USA
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
- Accurately estimated amount of food to prepare for events.
- Communicated effectively with wait staff regarding patron food allergies and dietary restrictions.
- Cleaned work areas throughout shift including counters, floors, utensils and other surfaces.
Cook
4 Four Seasons
Maui, USA
01.2022 - 05.2022
Line Cook/Sous Chef
Eskimo Candy
Kīhei, USA
05.2021 - 05.2022
Sous Chef/Line Cook
Lineage
Wailea, USA
08.2018 - 05.2021
Assistant Retail Manager
Zumiez Inc
Kahului, USA
11.2016 - 05.2021
Line Cook/Prep Cook
Hotel Wailea
Wailea-Makena, USA
10.2020 - 12.2020
Cook 3
Grand Wailea Resort and Spa
Wailea-Makena, USA
05.2017 - 08.2018
Education
Associate's degree - Culinary Arts
University of Maui college
Kahului, HISkills
- Budget management
- Teamwork
- Culinary expertise
- Adaptability
- Problem solving
- Creativity
- Organization
- Training and mentoring
- Communication
- Time management
- Customer service
- Leadership
- Food safety and sanitation
- Menu planning
- Attention to detail
- Kitchen leadership
- Team leadership
Certification
ServSafe, 10/01/24, 10/01/29
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Authorized To Work: US for any employer
Timeline
Sous Chef
Roasted General Store
10.2024 - Current
Sous Chef
Great Harbor Yacht Club
05.2023 - Current
Event Chef
Great Harbor Yacht Club
05.2022 - 05.2023
Cook
4 Four Seasons
01.2022 - 05.2022
Line Cook/Sous Chef
Eskimo Candy
05.2021 - 05.2022
Line Cook/Prep Cook
Hotel Wailea
10.2020 - 12.2020
Sous Chef/Line Cook
Lineage
08.2018 - 05.2021
Cook 3
Grand Wailea Resort and Spa
05.2017 - 08.2018
Assistant Retail Manager
Zumiez Inc
11.2016 - 05.2021
ServSafe, 10/01/24, 10/01/29
Associate's degree - Culinary Arts
University of Maui college
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