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Taylor Anderson

Virginia Beach,VA

Summary

Culinary professional with comprehensive experience in high-pressure kitchen environments, driving quality and efficiency. Known for exceptional culinary skills and ability to innovate while maintaining consistency. Reliable team collaborator with focus on achieving culinary excellence and adapting to evolving needs.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Sous Chef

Hearth Woodfired Cuisine
Virginia Beach, VA
07.2024 - Current
  • Manage food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders are executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
  • Training kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Mentoring junior kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative work environment that improved overall team performance.
  • Contributing to successful catering events by coordinating meal preparation and execution, exceeding client expectations on each occasion.

Executive Sous Chef

Eurasia Cafe
Virginia Beach, VA
08.2022 - 07.2024
  • Assisted with menu development and planning.
  • Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
  • Focus on fresh pasta of all varieties

Executive Sous Chef

Jettie Rae's Oyster House
Asheville, NC
02.2019 - 02.2022
  • During my time there, we were reviewed as one of the best restaurants in Asheville, frequently holding the number 1 restaurant position on yelp
  • Focus on fresh seafood, delivered from a Charleston, SC Day boat twice a week
  • Master Oyster Shucker- 20+ years working with oysters on nearly every menu

Chef De Cuisine

Bay Local Eatery
Virginia Beach, VA
05.2016 - 02.2019
  • Created menus and nightly features based on seasonal, fresh ingredients
  • Wine & cocktail pairings weekly for themed events
  • Owner is licensed commercial fisherman, we would often catch Tuna & Swordfish for the restaurant to be processed head to tail

Education

Associate of Arts - Recording Arts

Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL
06-2007

Skills

  • Master Oyster Shucker
  • Highly Skilled with Fresh Pasta & Breads
  • Career focus on Seafood
  • Calm, focused & punctual

Timeline

Sous Chef

Hearth Woodfired Cuisine
07.2024 - Current

Executive Sous Chef

Eurasia Cafe
08.2022 - 07.2024

Executive Sous Chef

Jettie Rae's Oyster House
02.2019 - 02.2022

Chef De Cuisine

Bay Local Eatery
05.2016 - 02.2019

Associate of Arts - Recording Arts

Full Sail University

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