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Stephen Mckinney

Cleveland,OH

Summary

Versatile Chef with vast experience preparing dishes to impress diners. Trains and develops chefs to company standards. Anticipates ingredient needs and arranges re-stock to facilitate productive kitchen flow and uphold business standards.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Chef

Burntwood Tavern
Rocky River, OH
08.2022 - Current
  • Supervised the selection, training, scheduling, and performance of kitchen personnel.
  • Monitored inventory levels of all food items to ensure adequate supplies are available at all times.
  • Reviewed orders from vendors to ensure accuracy and cost effectiveness.
  • Ensured compliance with health department regulations by implementing proper sanitation procedures.
  • Directed kitchen staff in food preparation and presentation to ensure high quality standards were met.
  • Worked closely with purchasing manager to control food costs while maintaining product quality standards.
  • Controlled labor costs through effective use of staff scheduling techniques.

Sous Chef

Market District
Strongsville, OH
10.2016 - 06.2022
  • Monitored inventory levels to ensure adequate supplies on hand.
  • Developed daily specials utilizing seasonal ingredients.
  • Ensured food preparation and presentation met high standards of quality and sanitation.
  • Assisted in menu development and recipe testing.
  • Analyzed customer feedback to identify areas of improvement in service or product quality.

Executive Chef

Noodle Cat
Cleveland, OH
06.2014 - 09.2016
  • Assisted in developing marketing strategies designed to increase restaurant revenue.
  • Supervised the selection, training, scheduling, and performance of kitchen personnel.
  • Monitored inventory levels of all food items to ensure adequate supplies are available at all times.
  • Reviewed orders from vendors to ensure accuracy and cost effectiveness.
  • Participated in industry conferences and culinary competitions as a representative of the restaurant.
  • Conducted regular staff meetings to discuss menu changes, special events, promotions.
  • Ensured compliance with health department regulations by implementing proper sanitation procedures.

Sous Chef

Green House Taven
Cleveland, OH
12.2013 - 06.2014

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  • Coordinated ordering, receiving, storage, and distribution of food items.
  • Complied with all health department regulations regarding proper food handling methods.
  • Monitored inventory levels to ensure adequate supplies on hand.
  • Developed daily specials utilizing seasonal ingredients.

Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Food Prep Planning
  • Budgeting and cost control
  • Vendor Relationship Management
  • Customer Service
  • Banquets and catering
  • Safe Food Handling
  • Food preparation techniques
  • Food and beverage pairing
  • Quality Assurance
  • Food Stock and Supply Management
  • Kitchen Staff Management
  • Plating and Garnishing
  • Culinary techniques
  • Attention to Detail
  • Coaching and Mentoring

Education

No Degree - Cullinary

Ohio State University
Columbus, OH

Timeline

Executive Chef

Burntwood Tavern
08.2022 - Current

Sous Chef

Market District
10.2016 - 06.2022

Executive Chef

Noodle Cat
06.2014 - 09.2016

Sous Chef

Green House Taven
12.2013 - 06.2014

No Degree - Cullinary

Ohio State University
Stephen Mckinney