Wadley Pierre
Longwood,FL
Summary
As a seasoned Head Chef at Duffys Sports Grill, I excelled in optimizing kitchen operations and enhancing dish quality, significantly boosting customer influx. My expertise in inventory management and signature dish creation, coupled with a talent for fostering team productivity and guest satisfaction, underscores my ability to elevate culinary experiences in high-volume settings.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Chef
Duffys Sports Grill
Lake Mary, FL
04.2014 - Current
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain a fully stocked kitchen without leaving a large surplus on the shelves.
- Coordinated employee schedules and developed staff teams to boost productivity.
- Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit produce costs.
- Interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure following recipes to standard.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
- Developed and cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
Education
GED -
Gerard Gourge Haiti
Haiti 02.2005
Skills
- Waste Reduction
- Inventory Rotation
- Cleaning and Sanitation, Contamination Prevention, Temperature Monitoring
- Scheduling
- Signature Dish Creation
- Servsafe Certified
- Food Preparing, Plating and Presentation
- Hiring, Training and Development
- Cost Control - Achieving budgeted forecasts between labor & food cost weekly
- Staff Performance Assessments
- Guest Satisfaction
- Verify Food Quality
- Create Recipes
- High-Volume Environments
- Food and Beverage Pairings
- Optimal Inventory Levels
- Kitchen Equipment Safety
Accomplishments
- Created signature dish which generated high-interest.
- Awarded Duffy's certificate of achievement for having the best food cost & labor the company for 5 consecutive years.
- Reduced food costs by 5% under theo by sourcing and securing new product, managing inventory & supplier.
- Re-designed kitchen stations and equipment placement which increased productivity and enhanced workflow processes.
- Interviewed by various news casting stations, where I have the opportunity to speak volume about the company that I work for.
- Prepping & performing live on air, demonstrating and describing each dish, giving guests a reason to come into the restaurant.
Certification
- Licensed Head Chef - 10 years
- Certified executive Chef, Duffys sports Grill - 9 years
Additional Information
I am known for a team player , a hard worker and fast learner and a Guests pleaser
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
French
Limited
Creole
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Head Chef
Duffys Sports Grill
04.2014 - Current
GED -
Gerard Gourge Haiti
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