Thomas Stahley
Vero Beach,FL
Summary
Talented kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations. Experienced with American,Mexican,Italian cuisine, sourcing ingredients, controlling budgets and boosting restaurant profiles.
Strong work ethic,Strong Cooking skills,well liked and respected team leader
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
35
Work History
Chef
Mariner Sands Country Club
01.2021 - Current
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Monitored food and labor costs to verify budget targets were met.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current culinary trends and techniques.
- Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
- Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
- Modified recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.
- Assisted with menu development and planning.
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
Executive Chef
View 202
10.2019 - 12.2020
- Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
- Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.
- Requisitioned food, selected and developed recipes and standardized production recipes for consistent quality.
- Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
- Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for restaurant.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Delivered excellent food quality and maximized customer satisfaction by preparing meals according to customer requests.
- Generated employee schedules and work assignments and determined appropriate compensation rates.
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance, and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Modernized work processes to reduce guest wait times and boost daily output.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
Kitchen Supervisor
Hilton Garden Inn Hotel
02.2017 - 09.2019
- Monitored food preparation, production, and plating for quality control.
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Controlled food costs and managed inventory.
- Disciplined and motivated staff to achieve challenging objectives in fast-paced culinary environments.
- Trained new hires in food handling and safety protocols to boost knowledge and performance.
- Directed food preparation and cooking activities to meet health and safety standards.
- Monitored food inventory and supplies to prevent waste.
Education
No Degree -
Palomar College
San Marcos, CASkills
- Recipe Development
- Kitchen Equipment Operation
- Work Assignments
- Menu Planning
- Fine Dining Expertise
- Sandwich Artistry
- Made-to-Order Meals
- Temperature Monitoring
- Quality Control Analysis
- Scheduling
- Sauce Preparation
- Team Development
- Negotiation
- Restaurant Operation
- Judgment and Decision-Making
- Cleaning and Sanitizing Methods
- New Hire Training
- Reading Comprehension
- Collaborative Relationships
- Manage Budgets
- Staff Supervision and Coordination
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Kitchen Staff Management
- Food Allergies
- Knife Use
- Control of Expenses
Timeline
Chef
Mariner Sands Country Club
01.2021 - Current
Executive Chef
View 202
10.2019 - 12.2020
Kitchen Supervisor
Hilton Garden Inn Hotel
02.2017 - 09.2019
No Degree -
Palomar College
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