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.