Stephen Koch
North Haledon,NJ
Summary
Detail-oriented French trained chef with a high volume and fine dining background eager to push modern culinary boundaries. Exceptional management skills with the ability to supervise all production and delicate tasks accordingly. Enthusiastic to work with like minded individuals with a drive and passion to deliver an exceptional culinary experience
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Executive Chef Partner
Eddie V's Prime Seafood
Paramus, New Jersey
02.2022 - Current
- Spearheaded the launch of this fine dining restaurant, including hiring all front and back of house staff, training, and all other pre-opening executions
- Collaborate with corporate culinary team to develop innovative menu items.
- Managed food cost, labor, and inventory to exceed profitability targets while maintaining exceptional food quality and guest satisfaction
- Led all culinary team operations instilling standards and core values to ensure to uphold a culture of cleanliness, precision and efficiency.
Executive Chef
McLoone's Boathouse
West Orange, New Jersey
05.2019 - 02.2022
- Responsible for overseeing multiple divisions including full scale a la carte including brunch, lunch and dinner, the banquet division including large buyouts, weddings, and off site catering, and the beverage program.
- Developed seasonal menus featuring locally sourced ingredients for diverse clientele.
- Transitioned the Culinary experience to a from scratch kitchen featuring pastas, desserts, and all from scratch preparations
- Restaurant received numerous awards and nominations from local and state outlets during tenurship
Sous Chef
McLoone's Boathouse
West Orange, New Jersey
09.2017 - 05.2019
- Directed kitchen staff in day-to-day operations including food production, sanitation, safety practices, and personnel management.
- Created a positive work environment by encouraging teamwork among staff members.
- Maintained inventory levels and ordered supplies as needed for efficient operations.
- Assisted in menu development and recipe testing.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary
Culinary Institute of America
New York09-2017
Associate of Arts - Accounting And Finance
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ05-2014
Skills
- Menu development
- Cost control
- Team leadership
- kitchen operations
- culinary creativity
- customer satisfaction focus
Certification
NYC Food Handlers Certificate
Timeline
Executive Chef Partner
Eddie V's Prime Seafood
02.2022 - Current
Executive Chef
McLoone's Boathouse
05.2019 - 02.2022
Sous Chef
McLoone's Boathouse
09.2017 - 05.2019
Associate of Arts - Culinary
Culinary Institute of America
Associate of Arts - Accounting And Finance
William Paterson University of New Jersey