Omar Grose
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Accomplished Head Chef with a proven track record at Steam House Restaurant/Lounge, enhancing dining experiences through expert menu development and food presentation. Skilled in kitchen management and team leadership, significantly reducing food costs and fostering strong vendor relationships. Excelled in creating dishes that boosted customer base, demonstrating exceptional nutritional knowledge and grilling expertise. Exceptional Head Chef with superb understanding of recipes and food cooking methods. Specialties include determining proper portions, menu planning and managing food inventory. Passionate about food and hospitality. Skillfully manage kitchen and food preparation areas.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Line Cook
Old Lady Gang Southern Cuisine
02.2023 - 11.2024
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Maintained a clean and organized workstation, ensuring compliance with health department regulations.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Increased ticket turnover rate by quickly adapting to changing priorities and multitasking effectively.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Contributed to restaurant success by maintaining a positive attitude and strong work ethic under pressure.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Strengthened teamwork within the kitchen by providing assistance to other stations as needed during peak hours.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Improved food quality by consistently following standardized recipes and maintaining accurate portion control.
- Reduced food waste by utilizing proper storage techniques and closely monitoring inventory levels.
- Delivered consistent results under time constraints while maintaining high standards of flavor profiles and presentation quality.
Head Chef/Executive Kitchen Manager
Jamerican Bar And Grill
11.2018 - 02.2023
- Managed food costs effectively with careful menu planning, accurate portion control, and utilization of seasonal ingredients.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Developed strong vendor relationships to secure fresh, quality ingredients at competitive prices while supporting local businesses whenever possible.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
- Hired, managed, and trained kitchen staff.
- Created recipes and prepared advanced dishes.
- Cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
Head Chef/Executive Kitchen Manager
Steam House Restaurant/ Lounge
06.2012 - 10.2018
- Managed food costs effectively with careful menu planning, accurate portion control, and utilization of seasonal ingredients.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Developed strong vendor relationships to secure fresh, quality ingredients at competitive prices while supporting local businesses whenever possible.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Developed and cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
- Coordinated employee schedules and developed staff teams to boost productivity.
- Designed visually appealing plated presentations that enhanced both taste appeal and overall dining experience for patrons.
Education
High School Diploma -
Frankfurt Senior High School
Frankfurt Germany05.1995
Skills
- Nutritional knowledge
- Food Safety
- Kitchen Management
- Team Management
- Menu development
- Food presentation
- Process Improvements
- Grilling
Timeline
Kitchen Line Cook
Old Lady Gang Southern Cuisine
02.2023 - 11.2024
Head Chef/Executive Kitchen Manager
Jamerican Bar And Grill
11.2018 - 02.2023
Head Chef/Executive Kitchen Manager
Steam House Restaurant/ Lounge
06.2012 - 10.2018
High School Diploma -
Frankfurt Senior High School
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