head chef resume example with 5+ years of experience
Jessica
Claire
resumesample@example.com
(555) 432-1000,
Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA94105
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Professional Summary
Exceptional Head Chef with superb understanding of recipes and food cooking methods. Specialties include determining proper portions, menu planning and managing food inventory. Passionate about food and hospitality. Skillfully manage kitchen and food preparation areas.
Skills
Performance assessments
Payroll and scheduling
Scheduling
Kitchen Management
Team Leadership
Purchasing
Vendor relations
Process improvements
Food plating and presentation
Ingredient selection
Workflow Optimization
Forecasting and Planning
Food Spoilage Prevention
Employee Training
Staff Management
Cost reduction
Food inventories
Sanitation guidelines
Education
Vatterott College - Kansas CityKansas City, MOExpected in 11/2000 ā āAssociate of Science:Computer And Information Sciences - GPA:
Graduated in Top 10% of my Class
Coursework in Marketing, Advertising,
Professional development completed in Computer Office Assistant
Awarded 2 Director's Honor Rolls
Graduated with 3.1 GPA
Certifications
ServSafe
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Salesforce
OSHA 30 Hour Construction Safety & Health #26-607276645
Work History
Img - Head Chef Dallas, TX, 02/2020 - Current
Inventoried food, ingredient and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
Aligned seasonal plans with ingredient availability and key area events for optimal promotions.
Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
Produced revolutionary Whiskey Springs menu offerings to put establishments on local, regional and national map.
Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
Evaluated suppliers by assessing quality, timeliness and compliance of deliveries to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational efficiency.
Devised new promotional approaches to boost customer numbers and market penetration while enhancing engagement and driving growth.
Reduced workflow inconsistencies by recruiting and hiring capable staff members.
Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
Greeted and welcomed new members, establishing and updating memberships to Rock Port Golf Course, Instituted programs,to establish long term membership goals.
Walked through dining room during service to ensure guest satisfaction and advise servers and bussing staff of specific service needs.
Completed side work, such as stocking bar items, rolling silverware, polishing glasses, cleaning menus and replenishing condiments.
Discussed menu items and dietary concerns, noted special requests and suggested appetizers or other additional items to meet upsell goals.
Assisted in preparing dining room for special upcoming functions, including decorating and generating and printing out special group menus using [Software].
Completed opening and closing checklists, including emptying trash, safeguarding alcohol and polishing silverware.
Placed beverage orders for customers and answered questions about food and menu options.
Cleared tables and service areas to prepare for following customers by replacing silverware, linens and glassware.
Checked menus to verify current selection availability and cleanliness.
Protected customers by washing and sanitizing dishes, glassware and silverware after each use.
Ensured exceptional guest experiences through attentive service.
Drove sales and profitability by upselling beverages, appetizers and desserts.
Maintained cleanliness of dining room and food stations.
Drove business development objectives through creation and maintenance of watch list or database of strong future prospects to match qualified consultants and contractors with appropriate existing clients, enhance business goals and generate satisfaction of service.
Tracked KPIs to monitor and evaluate business goals.
National Bank Of Arkansas - Switchboard Operator Miami, OK, 06/2015 - 11/2015
Supported customers by managing 400 calls per day efficiently while maintaining professionalism and upbeat tone.
Connected callers with appropriate professional, department or business.
Created and maintained company phone directory with current extensions and staff information.
Directed incoming calls to internal personnel and departments, routing to best-qualified department.
Responded to customer inquiries with patience and positivity to establish excellent first impression.
Managed telephone switchboard of 1000 personnel and routed internal and external calls to provide quick connection.
Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
Managed multi-line switchboard system for busy Owner Operator Headquarters
Accomplishments
Designed whole new menu, including meal selections, beverages and pricing.
Re-designed kitchen stations and equipment placement which increased productivity and enhanced workflow processes.
Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Supervised team of 20 staff members.
Additional Information
Volunteer for multiple community events.
United Methodist Children's Choir Director for 1 year
Vacation Bible School for 7 years
Red Cross Swim Lessons for 4 years
Member of the American Legion Ladies Auxillary 2 years
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