Thomas Daniels
Houston,TX
Work Preference
Summary
Enthusiastic individual with superior skills in working in both team-based and independent capacities. Bringing strong work ethic to any setting. Excited to begin new challenge with successful team.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Sous Chef
Dnata Catering
Houston, TX, TX
02.2026 - Current
- Trained and mentored junior chefs in cooking techniques and safety standards.
- Collaborated with culinary team to develop innovative menu items.
- Supervised daily kitchen operations to ensure efficient food preparation.
- Managed inventory levels and ordered supplies to maintain stock efficiency.
- Conducted regular staff meetings to discuss menu changes, operational updates, and customer feedback.
- Trained new employees in food safety and sanitation regulations.
- Performed quality assurance checks on all finished products before they left the kitchen area.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring deadlines were met in a timely manner.
- Identified areas for improvement within the kitchen team such as training requirements or workflow adjustments.
Sous Chef
Abby’s Catering
Houston, TX, Tx
10.2023 - 01.2026
- Prepared and plated high-quality dishes for member dining experiences.
- Supervised kitchen staff to maintain efficiency during peak service hours.
- Ensured compliance with food safety and sanitation regulations in the kitchen.
- Trained new culinary team members on kitchen procedures and best practices.
- Maintained a clean, organized workspace to promote a safe cooking environment.
Sous Chef
Houston Country Club
Houston, TX, 77057
05.2022 - 09.2023
- Directed kitchen staff in day-to-day operations including food production, sanitation, safety practices, and personnel management.
- Managed food preparation and cooking for large catering events.
- Collaborated with Executive Chef to create innovative dishes for special events.
- Assisted in menu planning and ingredient selection for diverse cuisines.
- Trained junior cooks on food safety and cooking techniques.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely meal service.
- Ensured food preparation and presentation met high standards of quality and sanitation.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace.
- Created a positive work environment by encouraging teamwork among staff members.
Sous Chef
dnata catering
Houston, TX
03.2019 - 05.2022
- Supervised kitchen food preparation to ensure quality and consistency.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction and team effectiveness through structured leadership and clear delegation of tasks.
- Oversaw food preparation processes in kitchen to maintain quality standards.
- Led kitchen operations as head chef to ensure high-quality food preparation and team coordination.
Sous Chef
The Buckingham
Houston, TX
08.2017 - 02.2019
- Provided feedback in departmental meetings to enhance performance outcomes.
- Collaborated with team members and customers to identify and implement solutions that streamlined operations.
- Coordinated with team members to deliver project requirements and meet deadlines effectively.
Banquets Cook
La Torretta Lake Resort & Spa
Montgomery, TX
05.2016 - 07.2017
- Oversaw food presentation and portioning for banquet functions, ensuring visual appeal and accurate serving sizes.
- Executed banquet meal preparations according to standard recipes and tailored to customer preferences for optimal satisfaction.
- Used such cooking processes as charbroiling, sautéing, braising, roasting and par cooking to create delicious dishes.
- Chopped vegetables for various menu items, ensuring freshness and uniform size. and seasoned meats and fish in preparation for grilling, sautéing and braising.
- Portioned food onto plates with attention to presentation and portion control. onto plates, added garnishes and sauces and handed off to wait staff for serving.
- Instructed new team members on meat and vegetable preparation techniques, enhancing team skillset and consistency in food quality.
- Educated new team members on safe and efficient meat and vegetable preparation techniques in kitchen.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize salmonella and other foodborne illnesses.
Lead Line Cook
Nordstrom
The Woodlands, TX
08.2014 - 05.2016
- Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Restocked kitchen stations with necessary supplies to ensure smooth operation. and ready for use to maximize productivity.
- Washed and peeled various ingredients for meal preparation in accordance with health standards. ingredients to prepare for use in different meals and recipes.
- Safely operated ovens, fryers and grills to prevent injuries and accidents.
- Sanitized food preparation areas, grills and equipment to avoid cross-contamination from raw items.
- Monitored food product stock and proactively alerted supervisor to ensure timely reordering.
- Skillfully made sandwiches, specialty items and custom orders to meet guest needs.
- Precooked garnishes such as bacon pieces for later use to top off fresh dishes.
- Washed and peeled vegetables and fruits for meal preparation in compliance with health standards. to prepare for use in different meals and recipes.
- Supported multiple stations during peak shifts to ensure consistent service and customer satisfaction.
Sous Chef
Houston Country Club
Houston, TX
Education
ServSafe Manger Certified -
City of Houston
Houston, TXHACCP Certified -
City of Houston
Houston, TXSkills
- Food safety
- Quality control
- Kitchen operations
- Dish preparation
- Food prep techniques
- Meal assembly
- Catering services
- Kitchen tools
- Workflow Optimization
- Time optimization
- Leadership development
- Team training
- Staff supervision
- Foodservice
- Food presentation
Timeline
Executive Sous Chef
Dnata Catering
02.2026 - Current
Sous Chef
Abby’s Catering
10.2023 - 01.2026
Sous Chef
Houston Country Club
05.2022 - 09.2023
Sous Chef
dnata catering
03.2019 - 05.2022
Sous Chef
The Buckingham
08.2017 - 02.2019
Banquets Cook
La Torretta Lake Resort & Spa
05.2016 - 07.2017
Lead Line Cook
Nordstrom
08.2014 - 05.2016
Sous Chef
Houston Country Club
ServSafe Manger Certified -
City of Houston
HACCP Certified -
City of Houston