Nicholas Waterfield
Seattle
Summary
Results-driven culinary professional with over four years of experience in kitchen management and food safety compliance. Known for implementing efficient processes that reduce waste and enhance food quality while training and mentoring kitchen staff for optimal performance.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chef De Cuisine
Stoneburner
5214 Ballard Avenue NW, Seattle WA, 98107
08.2021 - 10.2025
- Led kitchen operations, ensuring high standards of food quality and presentation.
- Developed seasonal menus, incorporating local ingredients and culinary trends.
- Trained and mentored junior chefs, fostering skill development and teamwork.
- Streamlined kitchen processes to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
- Managed inventory levels, minimizing costs while maintaining ingredient quality.
- Implemented health and safety protocols, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Participated in regular menu tastings with ownership and management to evaluate dishes for flavor balance, presentation, and ingredient quality.
Sous Chef
Old Stove Brewing
1901 Western Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
07.2020 - 08.2021
- Trained new team members on culinary techniques and safety protocols to maintain operational standards.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to optimize service timing and presentation of dishes.
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure efficient workflow and high-quality food preparation.
- Monitored inventory levels, placing orders to maintain stock while minimizing waste.
- Implemented standardized recipes to ensure consistency in food quality and presentation across all shifts.
- Evaluated kitchen performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing solutions for efficiency gains.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
Lead Line Cook
Tom Douglas
2030 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98121
05.2017 - 03.2020
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure efficient food preparation and presentation.
- Developed and implemented new recipes, enhancing menu variety and customer satisfaction.
- Trained junior cooks in cooking techniques and kitchen safety protocols.
- Managed inventory levels, reducing waste through effective stock rotation practices.
Education
No Degree - Microbiology
Peninsula College
Port Angeles, WAHigh School Diploma -
Gig Harbor High School
Gig Harbor, WA06-2000
Skills
- Seafood preparation
- Plating techniques
- Vegetable cookery
- Leadership qualities
- Food safety
- Kitchen sanitation
- Knife skills
- Sanitation protocols
- Team management
- Kitchen operations
- Butchery skills
- Culinary expertise
Certification
- ServeSafe Training - Exp. 11/4/2029
Timeline
Chef De Cuisine
Stoneburner
08.2021 - 10.2025
Sous Chef
Old Stove Brewing
07.2020 - 08.2021
Lead Line Cook
Tom Douglas
05.2017 - 03.2020
No Degree - Microbiology
Peninsula College
High School Diploma -
Gig Harbor High School