Shane Essue
Boston,MA
Summary
Proficient Sous Chef with 11 years of experience in high-end restaurant operations, excelling in fast-paced environments. Demonstrates a strong ability to manage staff, optimize inventory, and oversee budgets, ensuring efficient and profitable food service operations. Known for maintaining rigorous standards of food quality, safety, and customer service while successfully navigating challenges. Aiming to leverage culinary expertise and operational acumen to enhance dining experiences in a leading culinary establishment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sous Chef
Legal Seafoods
12.2020 - Current
- Oversaw kitchen operations to ensure uninterrupted service excellence.
- Managed large-scale culinary operations in high-energy environment.
- Mentored kitchen staff to develop skills for demanding roles.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows
- Managed scheduling assignments optimizing staffing during busy periods.
- Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to source best ingredients at best prices
- Trained and managed kitchen staff.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards
- Verified product quality and quantity by inspecting delivery contents.
- Assisted in menu development and recipe testing.
- Directed kitchen staff in day-to-day operations including food production, sanitation, safety practices, and personnel management.
Kitchen Manager
Legal Seafoods
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Performed daily inspections of refrigerators and freezers to ensure accurate food storage, container labeling, and cleanliness.
- Managed scheduling of food and beverage deliveries while maintaining inventory levels.
- Assigned specific food preparation tasks to cooks for efficient meal production.
- Verified standards of food through checking procedures.
- Developed and implemented strategies to enhance restaurant performance.
- Utilized historical data to anticipate future demand and determine necessary stock levels.
Education
High School -
Madison Park Technical Vocational High School
Boston, MA06-2012
Skills
- Inventory Stocking
- Culinary Preparation
- Coordinating Equipment Repairs
- Ordering and Requisitions
- Workforce and COGs Oversight
- Food Preparation and Presentation
- Staff Coordination
- Budget management
- Clear Communication and Delegation
- Collaborative Team Management
- Menu development
- Developing Feature Meals
- Performance improvement
Certification
- Serv Safe Food Certified
- Chokesafe Certfied
- Crowd Control Certified
- Allergen Certification
Timeline
Sous Chef
Legal Seafoods
12.2020 - Current
Kitchen Manager
Legal Seafoods
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Serv Safe Food Certified
- Chokesafe Certfied
- Crowd Control Certified
- Allergen Certification
High School -
Madison Park Technical Vocational High School
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