Robert Gervais
Bennington,VT
Summary
Well-rounded chef offering several years of comprehensive experience consistently preparing exceptional menu items to garner customer praise. Well-versed in creating new, seasonal menus and maintaining smooth and timely kitchen operations. Committed to delivering first-rate dining experience to guests. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager/Chef Manager
421 Bar and Grill
Bennington, VT
07.2021 - 04.2023
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Managed customer service inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
- Established processes for monitoring customer satisfaction levels.
- Communicated regularly with customers to gain insights into their needs.
- Provided guidance and support to junior staff members on daily tasks, projects, and objectives.
- Developed a system for tracking inventory and ordering supplies as needed.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of company products and services.
- Maintained accurate records of food orders placed from suppliers as well as invoices received from vendors.
- Assisted in developing new recipes that incorporated unique flavors while still adhering to nutritional guidelines.
- Prepared recipes, menu cycles and portion sizes within restaurant budgets.
- Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.
- Trained and supervised line cooks to develop new skills and improve team performance.
Prep Cook, Fry Cook, Grill Cook & Sous Chef
Madisons Brewery
Bennington, VT
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Worked here to train for the brand new sister store (421)
- Worked as Prep Cook, fry cook, grill cook & sous chef
- Cooked meats, fish, poultry or other foods using various methods such as baking, frying or grilling.
- Seasoned cooked dishes properly before serving them.
- Prepared ingredients for use in cooking, such as washing, peeling, cutting and slicing vegetables.
- Operated grills, ovens and other kitchen equipment as required for meal preparation.
- Helped train and develop new talent.
Kitchen Manager
Ramuntos
Williamstown, MA
06.2017 - 01.2021
- Managed, ordered, cooked and did pizza prep.
- Interacted with vendors regarding ordering processes and delivery timelines.
- Assisted in setting up catering trays for special events.
- Assisted with catering services for special events as requested.
- Coordinated catering services with outside vendors when needed.
Education
High School Diploma -
MAUHS
Bennington, VT06-2012
Skills
- Serve Safe certified (expired, will recertify)
- Kitchen management
- Sous chef
- Prep cook
- Grill cook
- Fry cook
- Pizza Maker
- ordering/vendors
- Menu writing
- Dish
- Deli Slicer
- Catering
Timeline
Assistant Manager/Chef Manager
421 Bar and Grill
07.2021 - 04.2023
Prep Cook, Fry Cook, Grill Cook & Sous Chef
Madisons Brewery
01.2021 - 05.2021
Kitchen Manager
Ramuntos
06.2017 - 01.2021
High School Diploma -
MAUHS
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