Sophia Cantrell
Sheffield Village,OH
Summary
High-performing Chef offering 10+ years of restaurant experience. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams. Accountable Chef Manager successful building effective culinary staff. Interested in promoting positive kitchen environments and willing to pitch in and help with tasks. Background working in 3 fine dining establishments. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef Manager
CLE Chicken Food Truck
06.2021 - Current
- Placed food orders with suppliers on weekly basis, taking into account kitchen budget and expected demands.
- Kept kitchen staff in compliance with safety and food regulations to reduce opportunities for illness or accidents.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Pitched in to work line during busy periods or in place of sick employees.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Instituted positive kitchen atmosphere for staffers through effective communication, consistent training and skill development.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Produced and plated variety of exotic fruit-based desserts and after-dinner cheese plates.
- Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
- Implemented food cost and waste reduction initiatives to save money.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Assisted with menu development and planning.
- Evaluated food products to verify freshness and quality.
- Modified recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance, and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
- Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
- Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
- Developed new recipes and flavor combinations to enhance customer dining experience.
- Participated in food tastings and taste tests.
- Utilized culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes.
Travel Chef for PGA Golf Tour, Phoenix Open
Mculinary Concepts
02.2023 - 02.2023
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
- Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
Pantry Chef
Thyme
02.2021 - 02.2022
- Utilized culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
- Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
- Participated in food tastings and taste tests.
Bartender
Steal 38
12.2019 - 02.2021
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Explained daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
- Conducted regular inventory count to keep bar and drink supplies stocked, avoiding expensive rush orders.
- Kept bar stocked with liquors, juices and garnishes for drinks.
- Prepared garnishes by evenly slicing and pitting fruits.
Brand Ambassador
Media Star Marketing, RJ Reynolds
07.2018 - 12.2019
- Increased brand awareness through event marketing, demonstrations, sales, and brand promotion.
- Approached strangers and interacted in natural conversation with goal of developing brand loyalty.
- Engaged, educated, and befriended customers to deliver amazing shopping experience.
- Communicated product information with confidence and educated consumers about company.
- Showed understanding of customer's personal style and preferences when offering product advice.
- Reviewed and implemented new company initiatives and executed product activations.
- Greeted customers warmly and pleasantly answered inquiries.
- Maintained knowledge of current promotions and product features.
- Educated customers on product features and answered questions regarding product use.
- Engaged customers to communicate key product features.
- Maintained accurate records of promotional events and customer interactions.
Bartender
Boomers Bar
05.2015 - 06.2019
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
- Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
- Explained daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
- Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
- Conducted regular inventory count to keep bar and drink supplies stocked, avoiding expensive rush orders.
- Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
- Regularly cleaned and sanitized bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration and storage areas.
- Verified drinking age requirements of customers by carefully reviewing photo identification.
- Prepared garnishes by evenly slicing and pitting fruits.
Pantry Chef
Redtail Golf Club
07.2016 - 07.2017
- Utilized culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
- Evaluated food products to verify freshness and quality.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
- Modified recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.
- Participated in food tastings and taste tests.
Education
GED -
Lorain County Community College
Elyria, OH06.2009
Skills
- Recruiting and Hiring
- Event Planning
- Cleaning and Sanitation
- Team Management
- Menu Planning
- Cooking Skills
- Kitchen Management
- Decision Making
- Team Leadership
- Staff Training
- Nutritional Knowledge
- Organizational Skills
- Recipe Creation
- Customer Service
- Time Management
- Staff Scheduling
- Food and Beverage Service
- Safe Food Handling
- Customer Retention
- Food Prep Planning
- Pantry Restocking
- Decision-Making
- Recruiting and Hiring
- Problem and Complaint Resolution
- Recipes and Menu Planning
- Batch Cooking
- Decision-Making
- Special Events
- Catering and Events
- Garnishing and Plating
- Team Training
Timeline
Travel Chef for PGA Golf Tour, Phoenix Open
Mculinary Concepts
02.2023 - 02.2023
Chef Manager
CLE Chicken Food Truck
06.2021 - Current
Pantry Chef
Thyme
02.2021 - 02.2022
Bartender
Steal 38
12.2019 - 02.2021
Brand Ambassador
Media Star Marketing, RJ Reynolds
07.2018 - 12.2019
Pantry Chef
Redtail Golf Club
07.2016 - 07.2017
Bartender
Boomers Bar
05.2015 - 06.2019
GED -
Lorain County Community College
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