Tanner Williamson
Denver,CO
Summary
Results-focused Chef with 14 years of experience in fast-paced kitchen settings. Well-developed strengths in team leadership, problem-solving, and communication. Demonstrated success building high-performance teams.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Sous Chef
Max Gill & Grill
Denver, CO
03.2022 - Current
- Created cost-effective menus that increased customer satisfaction and profitability.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring deadlines were met in a timely manner.
Sous Chef
Gaurd & Grace
Denver, CO
05.2021 - 12.2021
- Supervised cooks and other kitchen personnel during meal services.
- Coordinated ordering, receiving, storage, and distribution of food items.
- Collaborated with Executive Chef to create innovative dishes for special events.
Lead Line Cook
STK
Denver, CO
02.2020 - 05.2021
- Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Improved employee performance by providing constructive suggestions and encouragement.
- Became capable of running any station during high volume hours
Sous Chef
J. Reiger And Co.
Kansas City, MO
05.2019 - 12.2019
- Plated food according to restaurant artistic guidelines for attractive presentation.
- Prepared mise en place every day to promote efficient preparation of signature dishes.
- Oversaw kitchen employee scheduling, meeting all coverage needs and avoiding wasted labor.
Executive Sous Chef/ Manager
Californos
Kansas City, MO
03.2012 - 05.2019
- Set production and manage seven man crew to maintain a healthy, high paced kitchen.
- Directed staff in the restaurant kitchen as well as in the field, completing catering jobs of 300 customers or more.
- Maximized customer satisfaction and team performance through command-based structure and absolute control over staff actions.
- Created diverse cuisines, including full restaurant, special event, catering and tasting menus.
Kitchen Manager
Qudos Cigar And Cognac Bar
Kansas City, MO
08.2011 - 02.2012
- Properly maintained inventory.
- Experienced late night kitchen procedures.
- Completed regular line checks to maximize quality assurance.
- Revamped and motivated kitchen staff to be highly efficient and produce consistent quality.
Lead Line Cook
Hamburger Mary's
Kansas City, MO
02.2009 - 08.2011
- Experienced very high paced grill work
- Would step in as manager when needed
- Worked with other chefs to keep kitchen in good form at all times.
Education
High School Degree -
Lee's Summit High School
2009
Skills
References
References: Brian Kitahara 816.332.7722/ Kelly Swift 816.363.9486/ Michael Curry 816.695.3511
Timeline
Executive Sous Chef
Max Gill & Grill
03.2022 - Current
Sous Chef
Gaurd & Grace
05.2021 - 12.2021
Lead Line Cook
STK
02.2020 - 05.2021
Sous Chef
J. Reiger And Co.
05.2019 - 12.2019
Executive Sous Chef/ Manager
Californos
03.2012 - 05.2019
Kitchen Manager
Qudos Cigar And Cognac Bar
08.2011 - 02.2012
Lead Line Cook
Hamburger Mary's
02.2009 - 08.2011
High School Degree -
Lee's Summit High School