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William Pearce

Lexington,KY

Summary

Line Lead looking to take the next step in developing within the restaurant. Determined to apply the education I obtained studying finance in a professional kitchen by contributing to increasing sales and the efficiency of our team year over year. With excellent knowledge of the line and how it operates I'm ready to contribute to not only running it on a day to day basis but improving it even further in collaboration with the management team.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Line Lead

P.F. Chang's
10.2022 - Current

Maintained expectations when the Sous or Executive Chef left for the night. Ran the line with supervision from the Sous or Executive Chef in order to further develop the skills required to run the restaurant during service. Assisted with line checks, produce orders and inventory.

Wok Cook

P.F. Chang's
01.2021 - Current

Prepared and cooked dishes to the restaurants standards on wok, working directly with other wok cooks as well as those on drahma in order to maximize productivity and efficiency as a team.

Pantry Cook

P.F. Chang's
01.2021 - Current

Prepared and cooked all dishes that came from Pantry according to the restaurants standards. Worked alongside another pantry team member on weekends and alone on weekdays to deliver the highest quality food in the most efficient manner.

Associate Banker

JP Morgan Chase
01.2020 - 03.2021

Anticipated and satisfied customer needs while on the transaction line working with our bankers in branch to direct them accurately based on their financial needs. Maintained proper procedure when accessing and handling large quantities of money. Maintained proper COVID19 guidelines according to the CDC and JP Morgan Chase at the time.

Server

P.F. Chang's Bistro
01.2014 - 12.2019

Delivered an excellent customer service experience for guests at the restaurant by anticipating and going beyond their needs. Maintained extensive knowledge of the menu with frequent rollouts updating what was available. Trained and assisted newer servers to the company's expectations.

Expo

P.F. Chang's
01.2013 - 12.2014

Worked directly with the chef in the back of house to efficiently and accurately get orders out to guests within a timely manner. Maintained a deep knowledge of the menu in order to be consistent especially with modifiers and special orders. Also assisted servers by coordinating with them to deliver the food once it was ready to leave the kitchen.

Backwaiter

P.F. Chang's
01.2012 - 12.2012

Assisted the servers by bussing tables and running orders out to tables. Maintained a steady flow of silverware and plates to the dining room so tables could be flipped in a timely manner and more guests could enjoy the experience the restaurant had to offer.

Education

BBA - Finance

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
05.2019

Skills

  • Team Training
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Food Preparation and Safety
  • Attention to Detail
  • Food Plating and Presentation
  • Cleaning and Organization

Timeline

Line Lead

P.F. Chang's
10.2022 - Current

Wok Cook

P.F. Chang's
01.2021 - Current

Pantry Cook

P.F. Chang's
01.2021 - Current

Associate Banker

JP Morgan Chase
01.2020 - 03.2021

Server

P.F. Chang's Bistro
01.2014 - 12.2019

Expo

P.F. Chang's
01.2013 - 12.2014

Backwaiter

P.F. Chang's
01.2012 - 12.2012

BBA - Finance

University of Kentucky
William Pearce