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Skills

  • Stocking and replenishing
  • Creating a positive and productive kitchen culture
  • Customer service
  • Curating wine pairings and beverage recommendations for menus
  • Supervision
  • Process improvement
  • Efficiency improvement through kitchen technology integration
  • Organization
  • Order delivery practices
  • Team building

Work Experiences

  • Collaborated with the Sous Chef.
  • Had an excellent attendance record and was always on time for work.
  • Boosted repeat business by 29%.
  • Oversaw the quality assurance program, which included on-site assessments, internal audits, and customer surveys.
  • Cut down movement time during high-volume service periods by 47%.
  • Ensured that food handling, cleaning, and sanitation protocols were followed to ensure that staff and customers were safe.
  • Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to keep the kitchen fully stocked.
  • Achieved 16% promotion rate.
  • Built strong relationships with suppliers.
  • Quickly distributed food to the wait staff in order to provide excellent customer service.

Summaries

  • Excellent track record of resolving issues, increasing customer satisfaction, and driving overall operational improvements.
  • Well-versed in overseeing plate construction, quality, and delivery.
  • Costs were consistently reduced while profits were increased.
  • Strengths in performance reporting and quality assurance backed up by Food and Beverage training.
  • Recognized on a regular basis for outstanding performance and contributions to the Food and Beverage industry's success.
  • Adept at mentoring and training kitchen staff.
  • Excellent category abilities that have been demonstrated.
  • Chef with 17 years of experience in the restaurant industry.
  • Achieved competitive prices.
  • Overall morale and productivity are boosted by experience in policy development and staff management procedures.

Accomplishments

  • Coordinated a team that catered events for up to 5 guests, consistently earning positive feedback for organization and food quality.
  • Developed standardized recipe cards, ensuring consistency across shifts and improving preparation time by 2 minutes per dish.
  • Collaborated with the front-of-house team to create seamless guest experiences, resulting in a 39% improvement in customer service evaluations.
  • Delivered comprehensive budget reviews that resulted in the optimization of food and labor costs, decreasing expenses by $16.
  • Implemented a new ingredient tracking system that led to a 51% improvement in order accuracy and minimization of excess stock.
  • Organized cross-training programs for junior cooks, enhancing their skill sets and reducing onboarding time by 14 weeks.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Refined vendor relations and consolidated ingredient sourcing, reducing delivery times by 63% and cutting overall costs by $7.
  • Led a team of 14 cooks to successfully execute metric, serving 2 guests with exceptional speed and quality.
  • Developed and implemented a farm-to-table initiative, reducing ingredient sourcing costs by 84% and increasing customer satisfaction ratings by 77%.

Affiliations

  • Retail Bakers of America
  • James Beard Foundation
  • World Association of Chefs Societies (WACS)
  • Lions Club
  • Professional Chef’s Association (PCA)
  • Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE)
  • Toastmasters
  • Society for Hospitality and Foodservice Management
  • Institute of Food Technologists (IFT)
  • Academy of Culinary Nutrition

Certifications

  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Responsible Alcohol Service Washington Certification
  • National Restaurant Association ServSafe Alcohol Certification
  • Certified Kitchen Manager (CKM)
  • First Aid/CPR Certified
  • Occupational Health and Safety Certification
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
  • Certified Food Protection Professional (CFPP)
  • Allergen Awareness Certification
  • Bilingual Foodservice Training Certification

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