Tyrique Neal
Executive Chef
Alpharetta,GA
Summary
High-performing Chef offering 12 years of restaurant experience. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Chef
Sofo Modern Cuisine & Cocktails
Suwanne , GA
03.2019 - Current
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action and performance reviews.
- Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation and safety processes.
- Estimated food consumption and requisitioned food, selected and developed recipes, standardized production recipes for consistent quality and established presentation technique.
- Generated employee schedules, work assignments and determined appropriate compensation rates.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- 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.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
Sous Chef
Stack Kitchen
Suwanee , GA
05.2017 - 03.2019
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Obtained fresh, local ingredients to lower grocery costs.
Head Line Cook
Local 7
Tucker , GA
05.2016 - 08.2017
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry and fish for frying purposes.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Unloaded food supplies from distributor trucks to efficiently organize inventory.
- Handled portion control activities according to specified instructions provided by chef.
Sous Chef
M572
Tucker , GA
04.2014 - 05.2016
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
- Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
- Monitored and controlled overhead and production costs with responsibility for profit and loss.
Education
Associate of Science - Computer Science
Georgia Perimeter College
Decatur, GA05.2013
Skills
- Equipment Inspection and Maintenance
- Food Prep Planning
- Menu Planning
- Kitchen Staff Management
- Food Stock and Supply Management
- Staff Training
- Sanitation Guidelines
- Team Leadership
- Recipe Development
- Meal Preparation
- Special Events and Catering
- Customer Service
- Staff Scheduling
- Garnishing and Plating
- Attention to Detail
- Cooking Technique Demonstrations
Timeline
Executive Chef
Sofo Modern Cuisine & Cocktails
03.2019 - Current
Sous Chef
Stack Kitchen
05.2017 - 03.2019
Head Line Cook
Local 7
05.2016 - 08.2017
Sous Chef
M572
04.2014 - 05.2016
Associate of Science - Computer Science
Georgia Perimeter College
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