Mitchell Myers
Marietta,OH
Summary
Proficient Sous Chef highly effective at operating in fast-paced, demanding environments. Adaptable professional with success handling any challenge. 10-year background in high-end restaurant industry.
Adaptable and enterprising Sous chef with solid industry background and proven expertise in building and leading successful teams. Talented problem-solver ready to back up fellow employees at any time.
Enthusiastic Sous Chef eager to develop high-quality menus for new and established restaurants. Reliable, hardworking and driven to give guests top-quality foods.
Top-notch professional with expertise in menu development, kitchen management and staff training. Creates unique and delicious dishes while controlling food and labor costs. Collaborative and committed to seeking feedback from customers and staff to improve kitchen workflows.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sous Chef
Parkhurst Dining
09.2017 - Current
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Collaborated with executive chef to develop innovative menu items, leading to increased guest return rates and positive reviews
- Implemented proper cleaning procedures, ensuring a safe and sanitary kitchen workspace compliant with health department regulations.
- Increased kitchen productivity by optimizing workflow processes and delegating tasks appropriately within the team.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current culinary trends and techniques.
- Played a key role in achieving positive health inspection results by maintaining strict compliance with all relevant guidelines and regulations throughout daily operations.
- Coordinated with vendors to order supplies and maintain high quality standards.
- Contributed to successful catering events by coordinating meal preparation and execution, exceeding client expectations on each occasion.
- Led daily staff meetings to communicate expectations and review safety procedures.
- Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
Kitchen Supervisor
Marietta Brewing Company
04.2015 - 09.2017
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Trained new team members on kitchen procedures, safety protocols, and company standards.
- Controlled food costs and managed inventory.
- Maintained high sanitation standards through routine cleaning protocols and adherence to health regulations.
- Assisted in menu development, considering seasonal ingredients, customer preferences, and profitability goals.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing time-saving techniques.
Team Leader
Union Street Diner
01.2013 - 04.2015
- Supervised team members to confirm compliance with set procedures and quality requirements.
- Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
- Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
- Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
- Worked with team to identify areas of improvement and devised solutions based on findings.
Education
No Degree - Culinary Arts
Hocking College
Nelsonville, OHHigh School Diploma -
Marietta High School
Marietta, OH06.2005
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Kitchen leadership
- Food Safety
- Inventory Management
- Menu Planning
- Food Preparation
- Cooking techniques
- Allergen awareness
- Safe Food Handling
- Food presentation
- Supervising Food Prep
- Knife Skills
- Mentoring and Coaching
- Ingredient Knowledge
- Menu development
- Staff Training
- Butchery skills
- Employee Scheduling
- Cost Control
- Kitchen Management
- Portion Control
- Staff Motivation
- Ordering and Requisitions
- Detail Oriented
- Kitchen Organization
- Safety Management
Certification
Serve Safe certified
Allergen trained
Timeline
Sous Chef
Parkhurst Dining
09.2017 - Current
Kitchen Supervisor
Marietta Brewing Company
04.2015 - 09.2017
Team Leader
Union Street Diner
01.2013 - 04.2015
No Degree - Culinary Arts
Hocking College
High School Diploma -
Marietta High School