Nate Weems
Fruita,CO
Summary
I strive to achieve excellence no matter where I am in life. My goal is to bring positivity and productivity into the workplace, all while remaining efficient and reliable. I always work hard, and continuously try to better myself; whether that be learning new skills, making new connections, or tackling new projects.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business Owner
Self-employeed- Chutes Eatery Mobile Food Service
05.2023 - Current
- Set up and served at farmers markets and catered private events around Grand Junction, CO
- Managed all food ordering, inventory, and vendor relationships
- Prepped food in a licensed commissary kitchen to meet health and safety standards
- Handled all bookkeeping, budgeting, and financial reporting
- Designed and maintained business website and online presence
- Built strong customer relationships and grew a loyal client base
- Adapted to varying event needs, weather conditions, and high-volume service
- Ensured smooth solo operation from setup to service and teardown
Deli Manager
The Hog and the Hen
02.2021 - Current
- Duties include prepping and running the deli as well as managing charcuterie board orders
- Responsible for properly rotating the deli case and making sure that there is a wide variety of product available at all times
- Operating heavy kitchen machinery on a daily basis and plan/build charcuterie boards
Kitchen Manager/Catering
Broken Bones BBQ
01.2020 - 11.2020
- Duties included training employees and assigning weekly cleaning tasks for each of the kitchens
- Responsible for creating and executing the appetizer menu for wedding caterings
- Set up and broke down wedding catering lines, tables and decor
Bartender/Server
Duke’s Steakhouse
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Duties included prepping the bar and opening/closing the front of house
- I obtained excellent customer service skills while bartending and serving
- Responsible for the training of new employees and making sure they understand the POS system
Education
Culinary Arts Associate of Science -
Johnson And Wales University
Denver, CO12.2019
Associate of General Studies -
University of Colorado
Colorado Springs, CO09.2017
Skills
- Cost control and budgeting
- Policies and procedures development
- Financial management
- Business marketing
- Bookkeeping
- Extended knowledge of food and drink
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
- Able to operate a wide variety of food equipment
Websites
Certification
Servsafe Food Manager Certification
Timeline
Business Owner
Self-employeed- Chutes Eatery Mobile Food Service
05.2023 - Current
Deli Manager
The Hog and the Hen
02.2021 - Current
Kitchen Manager/Catering
Broken Bones BBQ
01.2020 - 11.2020
Bartender/Server
Duke’s Steakhouse
01.2017 - 01.2020
Culinary Arts Associate of Science -
Johnson And Wales University
Associate of General Studies -
University of Colorado
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