Thomas Detten
Saint Augustine,FL
Summary
Dedicated, Adaptable and enterprising Chef with solid industry background and proven expertise in building and leading successful teams. Talented problem-solver ready to back up fellow employees at any time.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sous Chef
Southern Table Hospitality
01.2023 - Current
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
- Played a key role in achieving positive health inspection results by maintaining strict compliance with all relevant guidelines and regulations throughout daily operations.
- Increased kitchen productivity by optimizing workflow processes and delegating tasks appropriately within the team.
- Ensured consistent quality control of all dishes leaving the kitchen, resulting in a reputation for excellence among patrons.
- Contributed to successful catering events by coordinating meal preparation and execution, exceeding client expectations on each occasion.
- Mentored junior kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative work environment that improved overall team performance.
Kitchen Manager
Candlelight South
01.2014 - 12.2022
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless communication between the kitchen team and service areas for optimal guest experiences.
- Consistently met or exceeded local health department inspection requirements through diligent adherence to safety protocols and maintaining thorough documentation records.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and optimizing staff scheduling.
- Achieved rapid ticket times during peak service hours by effectively managing workflow distribution across various stations.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
Education
High School Diploma -
St. Augustine High School
Saint Augustine, FL05-2014
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Kitchen leadership
- Food Safety
- Inventory Management
- Cooking techniques
- Knife Skills
- Mentoring and Coaching
- Restaurant Operations
- Line Inspections
- Staff Training
- Staff Motivation
- Butchery skills
Certification
- Food Protection Manager Certification - ServSafe or National Restaurant Association.
Timeline
Sous Chef
Southern Table Hospitality
01.2023 - Current
Kitchen Manager
Candlelight South
01.2014 - 12.2022
- Food Protection Manager Certification - ServSafe or National Restaurant Association.
High School Diploma -
St. Augustine High School
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