High-performing Chef offering 12+ years of restaurant experience. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Sous Chef
Newbridge on the Charles
07.2022 - Current
Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
Verified compliance in preparation of menu items and customer special requests.
Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
Delivered excellent food quality and maximized customer satisfaction by preparing meals according to customer requests.
Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for restaurant.
Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
Participated in food tastings and taste tests.
Line Cook
Fox Hill Village Retirement
05.2018 - Current
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.
Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
Sous Chef
06.2016 - 07.2022
Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
Chef Manager
Unidine- Center of Communities of Brookline
11.2019 - 07.2020
Placed food orders with suppliers on weekly basis, taking into account kitchen budget and expected demands.
Kept kitchen staff in compliance with safety and food regulations to reduce opportunities for illness or accidents.
Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
Pitched in to work line during busy periods or in place of sick employees.
Lead Cook
03.2015 - 06.2016
Line Cook
03.2014 - 03.2015
Prep Cook
09.2013 - 03.2014
Duties include managing an Assisted Living and Independent operation which includes 3 restaurants
Day to day is writing production sheets, building recipes, creating new menus, hiring and training staff, scheduling, customer service, ordering/receiving, payroll, staff development, and team building.
Cook/Dietary Supervisor/Nutrition Assistant
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
08.2008 - 11.2013
Education
Associate - Automotive Technology
Bachelor of Science - Hotel, Restaurant, and Service Management
Newbury College
Brookline, Massachusetts
2017
Associate - Culinary Arts
Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology
Boston, Massachusetts
2011
Skills
Technical:
Efficient in MS Office, Kronos, POS System, Scheduling, Menu Design
Dish Preparation
Create Recipes
Staff Recruiting and Hiring
Organization and Prioritization
Performance Review
Timeline
Executive Sous Chef
Newbridge on the Charles
07.2022 - Current
Chef Manager
Unidine- Center of Communities of Brookline
11.2019 - 07.2020
Line Cook
Fox Hill Village Retirement
05.2018 - Current
Sous Chef
06.2016 - 07.2022
Lead Cook
03.2015 - 06.2016
Line Cook
03.2014 - 03.2015
Prep Cook
09.2013 - 03.2014
Cook/Dietary Supervisor/Nutrition Assistant
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
08.2008 - 11.2013
Associate - Automotive Technology
Bachelor of Science - Hotel, Restaurant, and Service Management