Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Montel "Rabbi" Guiden

Jackson,MS

Summary

Passionate, and spirited, culinary professional, skilled in building relationships and developing high-performing teams. I'm talented and well-rounded, offering 15+ years of comprehensive experience consistently preparing exceptional menu items to garner customer praise. I have strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised handling high-volume work and delivering first-rate experience to all guests, and meeting company goals.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Chef

Kreative Kitchans
Bloomington, IL
01.2019 - 03.2024
  • Manage daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
  • Negotiate with vendors to gain optimal pricing on products resulting in substantial increase in profit margin.
  • Host special events to boost brand awareness and increase community engagement.
  • Use excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
  • Create amazing food,delighting patrons and generating return business.
  • Prep and cook at sites, setting up action stations.
  • Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.

Sorority Chef

College Chefs
Bloomigton, Illinois
08.2017 - 02.2018
  • Responsible for lunch and dinner execution for a sorority of 42 members.Including writing weekly menus,controlling food cost, tracking inventory, and entering invoices.
  • Developed creative ideas for special events or promotions involving food preparation or presentation.
  • Met with clients to discuss menus and meal options including vegans,vegetarians, and gluten free.

Production Supervisor

Sodexo
Chicago, IL
08.2015 - 08.2017
  • Manage a day to day operation at Northwestern University. Assisted in ordering,inventory,while overseeing production in catering,banquets, and commissary, at a $3.8 million account.
  • Collaborated with management team to develop strategies for improving efficiency in the production area.
  • Resolved any conflicts between employees in a professional manner.
  • Familiar with Food Management System(FMS) and is efficient and adequate in computer skills.
  • Supervised a team of 20+ employees, ensuring tasks were completed efficiently and accurately, and that all HACCP policies and procedure are being met adequately

Kitchen Manager

Ravenswood Q
Chicago, IL
01.2013 - 08.2016
  • Performed weekly inventories of food items stored in refrigerators or freezers.
  • Ordered ingredients and supplies to maintain adequate inventory levels.
  • Created weekly schedules for kitchen staff members based on anticipated business volume.
  • Conducted regular staff meetings to discuss menu specials,and performance reviews.
  • Promoted an atmosphere of teamwork among kitchen staff members by fostering open communication between team members, improving processes, and boosting results.
  • Coordinated service for food runners and other kitchen staff.
  • Created daily specials

Lead Cook

Marriot Medical District
Chicago, IL
02.2009 - 01.2013
  • Trained and lead a culinary staff of 10 in all aspects of the restaurant,including making food from scratch,working every station the line, and banquets
  • Monitored culinary standards and operational guidelines for kitchen areas, food preparation and facility conditions.
  • Managed inventory and ordering of food supplies to ensure efficient operations.
  • Double-checked plated meals for last-minute changes before sending to dining room.
  • Assisted Chef with training and development of culinary staff.

Cook

Marriot Hotel
Chicago, IL
09.2006 - 02.2009

Education

Associate Degree in Culinary -

Lecordon Bleu
05.2007

Skills

  • Budgeting and cost control
  • Banquets and catering
  • Portion and cost control
  • Food preparation techniques
  • Purchasing
  • New Hire Training
  • Knife Skills
  • Menu development
  • Staff training and development
  • Customer relations
  • Hiring and staffing
  • Food Manager Certification

Timeline

Chef

Kreative Kitchans
01.2019 - 03.2024

Sorority Chef

College Chefs
08.2017 - 02.2018

Production Supervisor

Sodexo
08.2015 - 08.2017

Kitchen Manager

Ravenswood Q
01.2013 - 08.2016

Lead Cook

Marriot Medical District
02.2009 - 01.2013

Cook

Marriot Hotel
09.2006 - 02.2009

Associate Degree in Culinary -

Lecordon Bleu

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Montel "Rabbi" Guiden