After realizing that college was not in my best interest at the time, I went to work with my cousin at lovers seafood and market. Over time, i worked my way up the ladder within the restaurant and came to the conclusion that my interests in restaurants lied in the kitchen where i could use my creativity and work ethic to express myself and grow. In a short time I got promoted to kitchen manager with no prior culinary experience and faced the challenge head on. I have learned many basics, culinary techniques, and management skills along the way. I was confidently and effectively able to run the kitchen of a well known neighborhood restaurant who many industry vets have come to know and work for. Once I outgrew Lovers seafood, I left to work with a chef that gave me that chance to begin with. I started over at Davios Northern Italian Steakhouse as a lead expo and quickly got recognition for my skills in that field. In a short amount of time I got promoted again after a sous chef position opened up.
. Responsible for creating large scale family meals for a full staff daily.
. Opened and closed the kitchen regularly and in a timely manner.
. Managed staff effectively and kept employees on task.
. In charge of expo many times during service.
. Ensured quality and consistency with food leaving the kitchen.
. Worked an hourly based wage on a 50 hour a week average.
. In charge of making large scale family meals for a full staff on weekends.
. Managed staff effectively and kept employees on task.
. In charge of a sunday brunch special that contained many components, which took time from the start of the week to the end. completed with quality and consistency.
. Made a handful of specials that sold really well with direction from my chefs.
. Lead expo five out of seven days the restaurant operated, including holidays and special events.
. In charge of closing and operating the kitchen by myself most nights.
. Created and modified recipes that would effectively improve overall quality and consistency of dishes and specials.
. Worked hourly based wage on a 50 hour a week average.