Zackary Duprey
Rockland,ME
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience as a Sous Chef at Samoset, excelling in food safety and kitchen organization. Proven track record in enhancing kitchen productivity and reducing food waste, while fostering team leadership and collaboration. Passionate about culinary trends, ensuring high-quality standards and customer satisfaction.
Gifted Sous Chef with undeniable talents in developing menus to draw in clientele. Passionate individual creating healthy dishes made with locally grown ingredients. Ready for new challenge creating tasty meals for successful establishment.
Proficient Sous Chef highly effective at operating in fast-paced, demanding environments. Adaptable professional with success handling any challenge. 15-year background in high-end restaurant industry.
Adaptable and enterprising Sous with solid industry background and proven expertise in building and leading successful teams. Talented problem-solver ready to back up fellow employees at any time.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sous Chef
Samoset
03.2021 - Current
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
- Ensured consistent quality control of all dishes leaving the kitchen, resulting in a reputation for excellence among patrons.
- Increased kitchen productivity by optimizing workflow processes and delegating tasks appropriately within the team.
- Mentored junior kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative work environment that improved overall team performance.
- Reduced staff turnover rates through effective communication skills, creating a supportive work atmosphere for all team members.
Chef Manager
Landmark Restaurant
05.2016 - 11.2021
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Developed new culinary programs that increased customer satisfaction and operational excellence levels.
- Managed staffing schedules, minimizing labor costs while maintaining optimal kitchen performance during peak hours.
- Effectively managed food allergen and cross-contamination concerns, ensuring the safety of patrons with dietary restrictions.
Military
United States Army
08.2006 - 09.2014
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Skills
- Supervising food prep
- Food safety
- Kitchen organization
- Garnishing techniques
- Safe food handling
- Customer service
- Foodservice
- Sanitation procedures
- Team leadership
- Culinary trends monitoring
Accomplishments
- Developed tasting menus for new pool menu .
Certification
- CSC - Certified Sous Chef
- ServeSafe Manager (this year)
Timeline
Sous Chef
Samoset
03.2021 - Current
Chef Manager
Landmark Restaurant
05.2016 - 11.2021
Military
United States Army
08.2006 - 09.2014
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