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Thomas Harley

Summary

Versatile Chef with vast experience preparing dishes to impress diners. Trains and develops chefs to company standards. Anticipates ingredient needs and arranges re-stock to facilitate productive kitchen flow and uphold business standards. Experience with small mom and pop restaurants to large catering halls, as well as a broad range of meals from barbecue to fine dining.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Chef

Wolfepack Barbecue
Kansas City, MO
10.2021 - 09.2024
  • Collaborated with the restaurant owner to successfully launch the establishment, overseeing equipment selection and kitchen configuration while creating appealing menus and innovative recipes.
  • Created daily specials based on seasonal ingredients and customer feedback.
  • Monitored quality, presentation and quantities of plated food across line.
  • Maintained a 5 star yelp rating.

Executive Chef

Scott's Kitchen & Catering at Hanger 29
Kansas City, MO
08.2018 - 09.2021
  • Provided catering services to multiple events such as weddings, graduations and private parties (including Brooks & Dunn) on a regular basis.
  • Supervised the selection, training, and performance of kitchen personnel.
  • Ensured compliance with health department regulations by implementing proper sanitation procedures.
  • Created new menu items, managed food expenses and supervised quality to ensure adherence to standards.
  • Maintained 5 star Yelp rating

Executive Chef

Kansas City Cafe
Kansas City, MO
06.2015 - 07.2018
  • Experimented with various ingredients and cooking techniques to develop new and flavorful dishes for customers.
  • Coordinated and executed menu planning, recipe development and daily restaurant operations.
  • Hosted event dinners for Mayor Slide James of Kansas City, Missouri
  • Monitored kitchen area and staff to maintain overall safety and establish proper food handling techniques.
  • Maintained 5 star Yelp rating.

Executive Chef

Mel Bees
Kansas City, MO
05.2011 - 05.2015
  • Revamped entire menu to elevate quality of ingredients and enhance flavors that complement each other, while paying close attention to food cost and practicality of use in product.
  • Created innovative 7-course, wine-pairing menus on a monthly basis, showcasing my culinary creativity and knowledge of flavors.
  • 5-star Yelp rating.

Education

Education

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Skills

  • Ingredients Selection
  • Assessing Flavor Combinations
  • Knowledge of Diverse Cuisines
  • Banquets and catering
  • Menu Planning
  • Budgeting and cost control
  • Sanitation Guidelines
  • Food preparation techniques
  • Hiring, Training, and Development
  • Food and beverage pairing
  • Recipe creation
  • Meal Preparation

Highlights

Catered NCAA awards dinner for 2,500 people with Marriot Hotel*Awarded Best Restaurant in the High Country North Carolina, Meadowbrook Inn*Catered ESPN sports awards at Radio City Music Hall*Catered dinner at private Aerosmith concert at the Manhattan Center*Private debut of the Pump Album at Sony Studios NYC*Long Island Restaurant magazine, Best Fine Dining Restaurant in Long Island, Bayview Bistro*catered the X games in Crestabutte, CO Dynamic Chef recognized for creating memorable dishes with fresh ingredients. Monitors and evaluates purchasing, staffing, production and inventory to control food and labor costs and waste. Maintains federal, state and local food sanitation and safety standards.

Timeline

Executive Chef

Wolfepack Barbecue
10.2021 - 09.2024

Executive Chef

Scott's Kitchen & Catering at Hanger 29
08.2018 - 09.2021

Executive Chef

Kansas City Cafe
06.2015 - 07.2018

Executive Chef

Mel Bees
05.2011 - 05.2015

Education

Marshall University

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