Samuel Hatfield
Amelia
Summary
High-performing individual with solid background in culinary arts. Skilled in creating innovative and delicious dishes while managing kitchen staff and inventory. Efficient and committed to keeping high standards of food safety and sanitation.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Chef
Buca di Beppo
02.2022 - Current
- 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.
- Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for restaurant.
- 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.
- Conducted regular evaluations of kitchen equipment and appliances, ensuring proper maintenance and timely replacement to maintain optimal operational efficiency.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors, negotiating competitive prices on ingredients and supplies.
- 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.
- Managed kitchen staff for efficient food production, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality dishes.
- Generated employee schedules and work assignments and determined appropriate compensation rates.
- Participated in community outreach events such as charity dinners or fundraisers to give back to the local community while promoting brand awareness.
- Enhanced guest satisfaction ratings by consistently delivering exceptional service in a high-pressure environment.
- Improved employee retention rates through focused coaching and performance evaluations for career growth opportunities.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Coordinated employee schedules and developed staff teams to boost productivity.
- Collaborated with other Executive Chefs within the company network to share best practices and develop new menu items that showcased each property''s unique offerings.
- Fostered a positive working environment among kitchen team members that encouraged collaboration, creativity, and open communication.
- Implemented staff training programs to improve culinary skills, teamwork, and overall productivity.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless dining experiences for guests.
- Streamlined kitchen operations with effective inventory management and cost controls.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
Assistant General Manager (AGM)
Buca di Beppo
09.2021 - 02.2022
- Handled cash accurately and prepared deposits.
- Motivated, trained, and disciplined employees to maximize performance.
- Collaborated with the General Manager on marketing initiatives to increase brand awareness and drive sales growth.
- Increased customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving concerns in a timely manner.
- Resolved problems promptly to elevate customer approval.
- Oversaw inventory management processes to maintain proper stock levels and minimize spoilage or waste.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control for optimal profitability.
- Developed and implemented new operational procedures, streamlining daily tasks and improving overall efficiency.
- Mentored staff members, fostering a supportive work environment that enhanced employee performance and retention.
- Ensured compliance with all health department regulations by implementing strict sanitation guidelines throughout the establishment.
- Monitored facility maintenance needs, coordinating repairs and upgrades as necessary to keep operations running smoothly.
- Analyzed customer feedback data to identify areas of improvement and develop solutions.
- Assisted in the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding process for new employees to build a skilled workforce committed to excellence in service delivery.
- Managed team schedule with eye for coverage needs and individual strengths.
Assistant General Manager (AGM)
The Old Bag of Nails Pub
02.2021 - 08.2021
Restaurant General Manager
Pizza Hut
04.2020 - 02.2021
- Manage over 35 employees
- Deal with alcohol sales and distribution
- Scheduling of the employees
- Daily and weekly inventory counts to ensure correct inventory on hand
- Hiring and training of all new hires to ensure proper training and knowledge of the procedures in place
Assistant Manager
Golden Corral Buffet and Grill
01.2016 - 07.2019
- Peel, wash, trim, and cook vegetables and meats, and bake breads and pastries
- Stock, organize, and clean kitchens and cooking utensils
- Direct the operation and organization of kitchens and all food-related activities, including the presentation and serving of food
- Create and explore new cuisines
- Plan and prepare food for parties, holiday meals, luncheons, special functions, and other social events
- Grill, cook, and fry foods such as french fries, eggs, and pancakes
- Clean food preparation equipment, work areas, and counters or tables
- Take orders from customers and cook foods requiring short preparation times, according to customer requirements
- Grill and garnish hamburgers or other meats such as steaks and chops
- Restock kitchen supplies, rotate food, and stamp the time and date on food in coolers
- Perform food preparation tasks, such as making sandwiches, carving meats, making soups or salads, baking breads or desserts, and brewing coffee or tea
- Perform general cleaning activities in kitchen and dining areas
- Order supplies and stock them on shelves
Assistant Store Manager
Papa John's
02.2018 - 05.2019
- Order trucks, make schedules and oversee the daily tasks of employees and other managers
- Attention to detail for all order insuring all parts of the order are correct and ready to be picked up in a timely manor
Like Cook
Steak 'n Shake
04.2013 - 02.2017
- Maintain sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas
- Clean food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils
- Verify that prepared food meets requirements for quality and quantity
- Cook and package batches of food, such as hamburgers and fried chicken, which are prepared to order or kept warm until sold
- Prepare specialty foods such as pizzas, fish and chips, sandwiches, and tacos, following specific methods that usually require short preparation time
- Operate large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep-fat fryers, or griddles
- Read food order slips or receive verbal instructions as to food required by patron, and prepare and cook food according to instructions
- Measure ingredients required for specific food items being prepared
- Clean, stock, and restock workstations and display cases
- Cook the exact number of items ordered by each customer, working on several different orders simultaneously
- Wash, cut, and prepare foods designated for cooking
- Serve orders to customers at windows, counters, or tables
- Pre-cook items such as bacon, to prepare them for later use
- Mix ingredients such as pancake or waffle batters
- Schedule activities and equipment use with managers, using information about daily menus to help coordinate cooking times
- Order and take delivery of supplies
Cook
Steak 'n Shake
10.2015 - 05.2016
- Clean and inspect galley equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation
- Cook foodstuffs according to menus, special dietary or nutritional restrictions, or numbers of portions to be served
- Apportion and serve food to facility residents, employees, or patrons
- Monitor use of government food commodities to ensure that proper procedures are followed
- Direct activities of one or more workers who assist in preparing and serving meals
- Wash pots, pans, dishes, utensils, and other cooking equipment
- Compile and maintain records of food use and expenditures
- Take inventory of supplies and equipment
- Monitor menus and spending to ensure that meals are prepared economically
- Train new employees
- Requisition food supplies, kitchen equipment, and appliances, based on estimates of future needs
Education
High School Diploma -
Grove City Christian School
Grove City, OH05.2011
High school diploma - Culinary arts
Columbus State Community College
Columbus, OHSkills
- Food Safety Compliance
- Financial Resource Allocation
- Consistent Work Commitment
- Hospitality Operations Knowledge
- ServSafe Certified Professional
- Collaborative Team Management
- Talent Acquisition and Development
- Inventory Optimization
- Safe Food Management
- Culinary Staff Coordination
- Culinary Operations Management
- Event Catering
Certification
- ServSafe
- Drivers License
- Food Handler
- Food Handler Certification
Personal Information
Authorized To Work: US
Timeline
Executive Chef
Buca di Beppo
02.2022 - Current
Assistant General Manager (AGM)
Buca di Beppo
09.2021 - 02.2022
Assistant General Manager (AGM)
The Old Bag of Nails Pub
02.2021 - 08.2021
Restaurant General Manager
Pizza Hut
04.2020 - 02.2021
Assistant Store Manager
Papa John's
02.2018 - 05.2019
Assistant Manager
Golden Corral Buffet and Grill
01.2016 - 07.2019
Cook
Steak 'n Shake
10.2015 - 05.2016
Like Cook
Steak 'n Shake
04.2013 - 02.2017
High school diploma - Culinary arts
Columbus State Community College
- ServSafe
- Drivers License
- Food Handler
- Food Handler Certification
High School Diploma -
Grove City Christian School