Sage Dolan
Conroe,TX
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Global Culinary Catering, excelling in menu development and kitchen operations management. Proven track record in training junior chefs and implementing quality control measures, enhancing food presentation and taste. Adept at optimizing inventory management to reduce waste while accommodating diverse dietary needs.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Global Culinary Catering
2024 - Current
- Led kitchen operations to ensure timely meal preparation and service delivery.
- Developed innovative menu items based on seasonal ingredients and client preferences.
- Trained and mentored junior chefs in culinary techniques and kitchen safety protocols.
- Implemented quality control measures to maintain high standards of food presentation and taste.
Executive Sous Banquet Chef
The Woodlands Country Club
2024 - 2025
- Supported daily operations by coordinating schedules and managing logistics.
- Assisted in maintaining databases and documentation for project tracking.
- Learned industry standards and compliance requirements through training sessions.
- Contributed to team meetings by providing insights on process improvements.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow processes efficiently.
- Participated in training programs to enhance knowledge of company policies and procedures.
- Developed innovative solutions to complex problems, resulting in improved organizational performance.
- Mentored junior staff members for accelerated career growth, developing future leaders within the organization.
- Implemented cost-saving measures through reevaluation of supply chain management practices.
- Located bottlenecks to streamline existing processes.
Executive Cheff Backstage Catering Department
Spectrum Catering
2022 - 2024
- Designed and executed seasonal menus reflecting current culinary trends.
- Managed kitchen staff, ensuring adherence to food safety and sanitation standards.
- Optimized inventory management processes to reduce waste and improve cost efficiency.
- Collaborated with event planners to create customized catering solutions for diverse clientele.
- Trained and mentored junior chefs, fostering skill development and teamwork in the kitchen.
- Implemented quality control measures to maintain consistency in food presentation and taste.
- 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.
- Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Delivered excellent food quality and maximized customer satisfaction by preparing meals according to customer requests.
- Created visually appealing plate presentations, enhancing the overall dining experience for patrons.
- Maximized profitability by effectively managing food costs through portion control and minimizing waste.
Chef
Latitude 45 Tour Catering
2016 - 2022
Chef - PGA Division
Spectrum Catering
2016 - 2019
Education
High School Diploma -
Mayfield High School
Las Cruces, NM01-2024
Associate of Arts - Culinary
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM01-2012
Skills
- Kitchen operations management
- Menu development
- Culinary training
- Quality control
- Food safety standards
- Inventory management
- Catering solutions
- Visual presentation skills
- Dietary needs accommodation
- Seasonal menu design
- Knife skills
- Cooking techniques
Timeline
Chef
Global Culinary Catering
2024 - Current
Executive Sous Banquet Chef
The Woodlands Country Club
2024 - 2025
Executive Cheff Backstage Catering Department
Spectrum Catering
2022 - 2024
Chef
Latitude 45 Tour Catering
2016 - 2022
Chef - PGA Division
Spectrum Catering
2016 - 2019
High School Diploma -
Mayfield High School
Associate of Arts - Culinary
New Mexico State University