Nicholas Mazza
Cortlandt Manor,NY
Summary
High-performing individual with over 15 years of restaurant/kitchen experience. Skilled in creating innovative and delicious food while managing kitchen flow and inventory. Firm believer in good positive communication and keeping a light atmosphere in the work environment. Thus insuring all employees feel comfortably to carry out their jobs efficiently and effectively.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
140 Kitchen
01.2024 - 07.2024
- Helped manage a small team execute high quality dishes in a fast pace environment. Always trying to ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
Lead Line Cook
Goosefeather
04.2023 - 11.2023
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Cultivated a positive working atmosphere among kitchen staff, which helped build a strong sense of teamwork.
Kitchen Manager
Twins BBQ CO.
02.2022 - 04.2023
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
Sous Chef
Goosefeather
11.2019 - 01.2022
- Mentored junior kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative work environment that improved overall team performance.
- Increased kitchen productivity by optimizing workflow processes and delegating tasks appropriately within the team.
- Participated in menu planning meetings, offering creative input and adding to an already successful menu.
- Maintained open lines of communication with front-of-house management teams to address any potential issues before they escalated into larger problems affecting overall guest satisfaction levels.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Hospitality Management
Culinary Institute of America
Hyde Park, NY01.2014
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Culinary Institute of America
Hyde Park, NY07.2012
High School Diploma -
Hendrick Hudson High School
Montrose, NY06.2010
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Detail Oriented
- Recipes and menu planning
- Food Safety
- Inventory Management
- Customer Service
- Kitchen Organization
- Allergen awareness
Timeline
Sous Chef
140 Kitchen
01.2024 - 07.2024
Lead Line Cook
Goosefeather
04.2023 - 11.2023
Kitchen Manager
Twins BBQ CO.
02.2022 - 04.2023
Sous Chef
Goosefeather
11.2019 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Hospitality Management
Culinary Institute of America
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Culinary Institute of America
High School Diploma -
Hendrick Hudson High School
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