Sean Hessling
Mount Pleasant,MI
Summary
Dynamic Sous Chef with a proven track record at Summit Smokehouse/Mountain Town Brewing Co., excelling in food preparation and team management. Demonstrated strong team leadership and a commitment to food safety, enhancing kitchen organization and minimizing waste. Passionate about culinary excellence and staff training, contributing to a high-performing kitchen environment.
Developed strong culinary and leadership skills in high-paced kitchen environment, focusing on creativity and team collaboration. Managed kitchen operations, ensuring quality control and timely service, while mentoring junior staff. Seeking to transition into new field, bringing commitment to excellence and innovative problem-solving abilities.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sous Chef
Summit Smokehouse/Mountain Town Brewing Co.
06.2023 - Current
- Assisted in food preparation and ingredient sourcing for daily menu offerings.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and adhered to health and safety regulations.
- Supported head chef in managing inventory and minimizing food waste.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal service during busy hours.
- Learned cooking techniques and recipes under the guidance of experienced chefs.
- Participated in staff training sessions to enhance culinary skills and knowledge.
- Assisted with Interviews
- Maintained employee schedules
Education
Bachelor of Arts - 3D Animation
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MISkills
- Team leadership
- Kitchen leadership
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Food presentation
- Food preparation
- Kitchen organization
- Staff training
Accomplishments
- Promoted to sous chef in only 7months.
- Generated record sales 2 years in a row with the team
- Encouraged higher ServSafe training to the team and got some team members certified
Certification
Food Manager Certification, Summit Smokehouse, 2025-2030
Timeline
Sous Chef
Summit Smokehouse/Mountain Town Brewing Co.
06.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - 3D Animation
Central Michigan University
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