Dynamic Sous Chef with extensive experience in managing large teams and executing high-profile events. Notable achievements include a successful three-week menu rollout and consistent zero-deficiency kitchen audits, focusing on quality and operational efficiency.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sous Chef
Morrison Healthcare
06.2022 - Current
Manage a Kitchen brigade of 30+ staff, overseeing daily operations for 101 residents and 40 to 50 patients ensuring strict adherence to physician-ordered dietary restrictions.
Manage a zero deficiency kitchen consistently passing JC/CMS audits, maintaining a consistent Five Star in food safety and City of Houston inspections at 97%
Manage Quarterly QAPI/ Tray Accuracy/ High Risk at goal of 97%
Successful 3 week menu rollout
Improved HCAHPS Patient satisfaction
Planned holiday, special events, weekly chef Inspired meals, four course gourmet dinners, catering and resident happy hours.
Reconstructed resident five week menu and catering options
Chef/Cook Supervisor
Bench- Compass Group, North America
06.2022 - Current
Manage the execution of 100+ events ranging from intimate small dinners to 5,000 guest corporate stadium conventions.
Spearhead menu engineering for "Live Action Stations"
Coordinate directly with event planners and clients to accommodate strict dietary restriction (Gluten-Free, Vegan and Halal)
Maintain a fleet of mobile kitchen equipment, ensuring all propane, refrigeration and sanitation units are operational and compliant.
Supervised brigades of cooks, servers and bartenders in high volume banquet environments, consistently meeting turn times for large plated services.
Ensured food quality and temperature integrity across multiple ballrooms and satellite kitchens.
General Manager
Little Caesar Enterprises Inc.
06.2011 - 02.2022
Directed operational strategies to enhance efficiency across multiple store locations.
Implemented training programs that improved employee performance and retention rates.
Analyzed sales data to identify trends, optimizing inventory management and product offerings.
Fostered a culture of teamwork, resulting in improved staff morale and productivity levels.