Nathan Ladd
Village Park Milton
Marietta,GA
10
years of professional experience
Experienced executive sous chef and kitchen operations manager with expertise in menu planning, staff scheduling, inventory control, and cost control. Skilled in sustaining efficient, high-quality service through clear standards and daily execution. Proven leadership of kitchen teams to maintain pace, accuracy, and consistency under pressure.
Work History
Kitchen Manager/Executive Sous Chef
3 Years 9 Months- Managed kitchen operations for Village Park Milton senior living dining services
- Oversaw daily operations of the kitchen including meal preparation, cooking methods, portion sizes and plate presentation.
- Partnered with dining leadership to create menus aligned with resident preferences and dietary needs
- Monitored inventory levels and ordered kitchen supplies and ingredients
- Organized staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage during shifts. and daily kitchen workflow
- Created weekly schedules for kitchen staff members based on anticipated business volume.
- Resolved kitchen issues and supported smooth service during busy meal periods
- Established and enforced kitchen policies, procedures, and quality standards to maintain high service levels.
- Facilitated employee relations by addressing job responsibilities and performance issues through guidance on job duties and disciplinary actions.
Estimator/Sales Representative
3 Years 11 Months- Calculated labor, material, and equipment costs for proposals.
- Reviewed project drawings to develop accurate structural estimates for Scott system.
- Checked bid documents and clarified scope requirements with project teams.
- Collected pricing inputs from vendors and subcontractors.
- Communicated scope details to clients and internal departments to ensure alignment.
- Prepared conceptual estimates based on limited early-stage project information to facilitate decision-making.
- Presented estimates by organizing numerical and descriptive information.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Kitchen operations
Cost control
Menu costing
Kitchen management
Staff scheduling
Staff training and development
Team leadership
Workflow planning
Vendor relations
Problem solving
Employee onboarding
Timeline
Kitchen Manager/Executive Sous Chef
Village Park Milton
01.2023 - CurrentRead More
Estimator/Sales Representative
Scott System, Inc.
08.2016 - 07.2020Read More
Keene High School
High School Diploma
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