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Nathan Mannes

Watertown,WI

Summary

Versatile Chef with vast experience preparing dishes to impress diners. Trains and develops chefs to company standards. Anticipates ingredient needs and arranges re-stock to facilitate productive kitchen flow and uphold business standards. Chef skilled in menu creation, kitchen staff management and culinary direction. Creative and artistic professional recognized for upholding highest standards and developing compelling seasonal menus. Quality-driven Sous Chef maintains complete understanding of kitchen operations, equipment and sanitation. Demonstrates organizational skills, budgeting experience and full knowledge of financial reports. Hires, trains and manages staff to provide employees with adequate guidance and resources to accomplish established objectives. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Sous Chef

Lagniappe Brasserie
New Berlin, WI
01.2020 - Current
  • Developed daily production schedules for kitchen staff and monitored performance to ensure quality standards were met.
  • Created cost-effective menus that increased customer satisfaction and profitability.
  • Ordered food supplies, maintained inventory, and managed budgeting of resources.
  • Trained new employees in food safety and sanitation regulations.
  • Supervised the preparation of meals to ensure consistency in taste, presentation, and portion size.
  • Conducted regular staff meetings to discuss menu changes, operational updates, and customer feedback.
  • Ensured compliance with local health department regulations by performing routine inspections.
  • Implemented strategies to reduce waste and improve efficiency in the kitchen operations.
  • Monitored food costs on a weekly basis to maintain target profit margins.
  • Evaluated employee performance through monthly reviews and established corrective action plans when necessary.

Cook Shift Leader

Crafty Cow
Oconomowoc, WI
03.2016 - 05.2019
  • Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
  • Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
  • Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
  • Ordered supplies as needed for the kitchen.
  • Checked quality of ingredients before use in order to ensure freshness.
  • Ensured that all food was cooked at the correct temperature and stored correctly.

Education

Associate of Arts - Culinary Management

Waukesha Technical College (WCTC)
Waukesha, WI
01-2023

Skills

  • Sanitation Standards
  • Menu Development
  • Kitchen Management
  • Cost Control
  • Recipe Creation
  • Food Presentation
  • Waste Reduction
  • Menu Planning
  • Vendor Relationship Management
  • Culinary Techniques
  • Banquets and Catering
  • Kitchen Staff Management
  • Sanitation Guidelines
  • Food Preparation Techniques

Timeline

Executive Sous Chef

Lagniappe Brasserie
01.2020 - Current

Cook Shift Leader

Crafty Cow
03.2016 - 05.2019

Associate of Arts - Culinary Management

Waukesha Technical College (WCTC)
Nathan Mannes