Peter Houben
Lewisville,TX
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Manager
Whole Foods Market
01.2016 - Current
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
Sous Chef
Greenwood Hills Cc
09.2012 - 12.2015
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
Executive Chef
Steven’s Point Country Club
10.2005 - 09.2012
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Maintained a safe and sanitary work environment, adhering to health department standards and regulations.
- Increased customer satisfaction by creating innovative and diverse menus tailored to various dietary needs.
- Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for restaurant.
Pantry Garde Manger
Grazies Italian Grill
11.2005 - 10.2006
- Mentored junior staff members on pantry station procedures and techniques, fostering a positive learning environment within the kitchen team.
- Streamlined kitchen operations for increased efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized workstation.
- Assisted with inventory control to minimize food costs while maintaining optimal product availability.
- Ensured consistent quality of pantry items through proper storage, rotation, and waste management practices.
Sauté Cook
Steven’s Point
04.2003 - 11.2005
- Covered, dated, rotated and properly stored food items to preserve quality and freshness.
- Organized server tickets to expedite food orders.
- Sauteed and seasoned meats, pastas and vegetables to customer taste preference.
- Maintained neat appearance and clean uniform to project professionalism to customers.
Education
Liberal Arts And General Studies
Saint Leo,s College
Tampa, FL05.1985
Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Team Leadership
- Operations Management
- Customer Service
Certification
Food Safe Certification: 4/2024-4/2025
Timeline
Operations Manager
Whole Foods Market
01.2016 - Current
Sous Chef
Greenwood Hills Cc
09.2012 - 12.2015
Pantry Garde Manger
Grazies Italian Grill
11.2005 - 10.2006
Executive Chef
Steven’s Point Country Club
10.2005 - 09.2012
Sauté Cook
Steven’s Point
04.2003 - 11.2005
Liberal Arts And General Studies
Saint Leo,s College
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