Patrick Gillis Jr
Kissimmee,FL
Summary
High-performing Chef offering 10 years of restaurant experience. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Chef
American Social
07.2021 - Current
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action and performance reviews.
- Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation and safety processes.
- Estimated food consumption and requisitioned food, selected and developed recipes, standardized production recipes for consistent quality and established presentation technique.
- Generated employee schedules, work assignments and determined appropriate compensation rates.
Sous Chef
BarleyGarden
Fayetteville, GA
09.2020 - 07.2021
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
Line Cook- Kitchen Supervisor- Kitchen Manager
Twin Peaks
West Palm Beach, FL
01.2016 - 08.2020
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
Food Expeditor- Line Cook
Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery
Fort Lauderdale, FL
11.2014 - 02.2017
- Maintained speed of service for food orders while minimizing errors and complaints.
- Maintained kitchen productivity, guaranteeing timely preparation and serving of dishes in alignment with customer specifications.
- Assisted preparation of food plates, overseeing quality and appearance.
- Executed and supervised plate preparation according to temperature and condiment specifications.
Line Cook- Server
Waffle House
Fort Lauderdale, FL
09.2012 - 10.2016
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
Education
Daytona State College
Daytona Beach, FLSkills
- Quality Control and Oversight
- Quality Assurance
- Labor Management
- Price Identification
- Profitability Assessments
- Preparation Oversight
- Food Hygiene and Safety
- Operational Efficiency
- Food Safety and Sanitation
- Staffing and Sales Reporting
- Monitoring Food Preparation
- POS Systems and Ordering Platforms
- Problem Analysis
- Understanding Customer Needs
- Corporate Communications
- Constructive Feedback
- Staff Recruitment and Hiring
- Balance Reconciliations
- Station Preparation
- Dishwasher Operation
Timeline
Executive Chef
American Social
07.2021 - Current
Sous Chef
BarleyGarden
09.2020 - 07.2021
Line Cook- Kitchen Supervisor- Kitchen Manager
Twin Peaks
01.2016 - 08.2020
Food Expeditor- Line Cook
Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery
11.2014 - 02.2017
Line Cook- Server
Waffle House
09.2012 - 10.2016
Daytona State College
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