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Chad Martin

Allen,TX

Summary

Talented kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus, efficiency and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations. Experienced with Italian cuisine, sourcing ingredients, controlling budgets and boosting restaurant profiles. Conversational English skills. Proficient Sous Chef highly effective at operating in fast-paced, demanding environments. Adaptable professional able to handle any challenge. 3-year background in the industry. Talented Sous Chef with sound knowledge of food preparation and restaurant management. Solid understanding of managing all personnel activity in hospitality industry. Exceptional communication skills with ability to give clear instructions to subordinates. Organized and reliable with outstanding menu creation capabilities.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Sous Chef

Food First Restaurant Group
Allen, TX
04.2016 - Current
  • Collaborated with vendors to source desired recipe ingredients while maintaining tight cost controls
  • Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers
  • Established and updated staff schedules and assignments to optimize coverage of peak times
  • Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality
  • Plated food according to restaurant artistic guidelines for attractive presentation

Night Stocker

Albertsons Companies LLC
Fort Worth, TX
01.2016 - 04.2019
  • Unloaded arriving product stock and moved to store display areas
  • Blocked and faced products on displays and shelves in accordance with company policy
  • Maintained current knowledge of shelf planograms and end cap plans to effectively merchandise products

Night Shift Manager

Kroger
Wichita, KS
01.2005 - 12.2014
  • Provided first-rate service to all customers regardless of time or concern.
  • Maintained outstanding store conditions and visual merchandising standards.
  • Ran nightly reports closing out various accounts and detailing daily activities.
  • Delegated tasks and oversaw performance to accomplish all required objectives.
  • Oversaw restocking of supplies and other functions to prepare for daytime business.

Education

Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts

Tarrent County Community Collage
Arlington, TX
01.2016

Skills

  • Creativity
  • Food spoilage prevention
  • Order delivery practices
  • Food preparation and safety
  • Menu memorization
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving
  • Dish preparation

Timeline

Sous Chef

Food First Restaurant Group
04.2016 - Current

Night Stocker

Albertsons Companies LLC
01.2016 - 04.2019

Night Shift Manager

Kroger
01.2005 - 12.2014

Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts

Tarrent County Community Collage
Chad Martin