Steven Amos
Gallatin,TN
Summary
Experienced Executive Chef with strong team leadership, menu development, and vendor sourcing skills. Known for streamlining kitchen operations, controlling food costs, and maintaining quality and safety standards in fast-paced dining and event settings.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Chef
The Rudder at Anchor High Marina
Hendersonville, Tennessee
03.2015 - Current
- Supported waterfront kitchen operations for marina dining service.
- Prepared seasonal menus featuring fresh seafood and local ingredients.
- Maintained food safety, sanitation, and health code compliance.
- Ordered kitchen supplies, seafood, and pantry inventory for daily service.
- Coordinated banquet and private event menus at the marina venue.
- Monitored food quality and timing across lunch and dinner service.
- Trained culinary staff on plating standards and station procedures.
- Monitored kitchen area and staff to maintain overall safety and establish proper food handling techniques.
- Created new menu items, managed food expenses, and supervised quality to ensure adherence to standards.
- Managed ordering, inventory levels, receiving, invoice settling, and equipment maintenance.
- Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
- Prepared vegetables and fruits by chopping and dicing to facilitate efficient cooking during service. to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Communicated effectively with wait staff regarding patron food allergies and dietary restrictions.
- Distributed food to service staff for prompt delivery to customers.
- Created staff schedules and determined requirements for food preparation and plating.
- Collaborated with suppliers to source high-quality ingredients at competitive prices.
- Participated in industry conferences and culinary competitions as a representative of the restaurant.
- Streamlined kitchen processes to shorten wait times and serve additional guests.
- Tracked sales figures for each dish served in order to identify popular items.
- Inspected equipment regularly to maintain safe working conditions in the kitchen.
- Controlled labor costs through effective use of staff scheduling techniques.
- Reviewed orders from vendors to ensure accuracy and cost effectiveness.
- Planned and prepared food product orders to maintain appropriate stock levels.
Cook
Chili's Bar and Grill
Hendersonville, Tennessee
10.2016 - 05.2017
- Prepared Chili's menu items following recipe standards and portion guides.
- Applied Chili's food quality standards to every plated dish.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Restocked ingredients, sauces, and supplies for efficient kitchen operations.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
Cook
Main Street Pub & Eatery
Hendersonville, Tennessee
11.2016 - 04.2017
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces, and salads.
- Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
- Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove, and refrigerator.
- Labeled and dated food items to ensure safety and maintain freshness.
Ride Operator
Family Fun Centers
Hendersonville, Tennessee
06.2014 - 03.2015
- Operated amusement rides in compliance with Family Fun Center safety procedures, ensuring guest safety and enjoyment.
- Ensured safety of guests by enforcing ride and park policies.
- Inspected ride restraints for proper functioning, gates, and controls before each cycle.
- Monitored guest behaviour during rides to ensure safety compliance and a positive experience.
- Assisted guests with loading, unloading, and proper seat positioning to enhance ride experience and safety.
- Cleaned ride areas and maintained welcoming attraction spaces.
Merchandise Associate
Home Goods
Hendersonville, Tennessee
10.2012 - 04.2013
- Stocked home décor and home accents on sales floor for HomeGoods shoppers.
- Rotated seasonal home goods and refreshed displays across HomeGoods departments.
Education
High School Diploma -
Station Camp High School
Gallatin, TN05-2015
Skills
- Menu development
- Food cost control
- Supplier negotiation
- Order management
- Operations management
- Quality assurance
- Staff scheduling
- Team leadership
- Staff management
- Problem solving
- Problem and complaint resolution
- Conflict resolution
- Time management
- Verbal and written communication
- Strong work ethic
Timeline
Cook
Main Street Pub & Eatery
11.2016 - 04.2017
Cook
Chili's Bar and Grill
10.2016 - 05.2017
Executive Chef
The Rudder at Anchor High Marina
03.2015 - Current
Ride Operator
Family Fun Centers
06.2014 - 03.2015
Merchandise Associate
Home Goods
10.2012 - 04.2013
High School Diploma -
Station Camp High School