High-performing Chef offering 25+ 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
Chef
Jacksons Bar & Grill
Las Vegas, NV
09.2019 - 07.2022
Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
Developed and cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
Executive Chef
Big Whiskeys American Restaurant
Las Vegas, NV
01.2019 - 05.2019
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.
Culinary Manager
Timbers Bar& Grill
Las Vegas, NV
11.2016 - 07.2018
Handled escalated customer concerns with speed and knowledgeable support to achieve optimal satisfaction and maintain long-term loyalty.
Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
Handled money, balanced tills, processed credit card payment batches and prepared bank deposits, maintaining 100% accuracy.
Purchased food and cultivated strong vendor relationships.
Kitchen Manager
Courthouse Bar & Grill
Las Vegas, NV
02.2015 - 11.2016
Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling and surface cleaning.
Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
Kitchen Manager
Rockys Bar & Grill
Las Vegas, NV
03.2008 - 02.2015
Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling and surface cleaning.
Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
Chef at Tomodachi 2.0 brunch cafe & Izakaya bar, Waterfront View modern grill & wine barChef at Tomodachi 2.0 brunch cafe & Izakaya bar, Waterfront View modern grill & wine bar