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SOUS CHEF
Professional Summary

Talented kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus, efficiency and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations. Experienced with Mexican and American cuisine, sourcing ingredients, controlling budgets and boosting restaurant profiles.

Skills
  • Commanding leadership style
  • Performance improvement
  • Operations support
  • Workflow Optimization
  • Food Preparation and Safety
  • Stocking and Replenishing
  • Schedule Management
  • Conflict Resolution
Work History
Sous Chef, 09/2015 to 03/2020
Company Name – City, State
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Collaborated with vendors to source desired recipe ingredients while maintaining tight cost controls.
  • Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
  • Established and updated staff schedules and assignments to optimize coverage of peak times.
  • Supervised and enhanced work of thirteen-person team producing more than 700 plates per day.
  • Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
  • Kept labor at or below 12% to support business profit targets.
  • Evaluated inventory levels on weekly basis and placed orders to restock all kitchen items before supplies ran out.
Assistant Manager, 01/2012 to 06/2014
Company Name – City, State
  • Established and optimized schedules to keep coverage and service in line with forecasted demands.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
  • Set and enforced policies focused on increasing team productivity and strengthening operational efficiency.
  • Coached team on effective upselling and cross-selling methods.
  • Maintained positive customer relationships by responding quickly to customer service inquiries.
  • Completed weekly inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies and forecast future needs.
  • Onboarded new employees, including training, mentoring and new hire documentation.
  • Provided weekly work schedules to employees to accommodate business demands and vacation requests.
Assistant Manager, 07/2010 to 01/2012
Company Name – City, State
  • Supported staff development and goal attainment by focusing on skill development and job satisfaction.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
  • Maintained positive customer relationships by responding quickly to customer service inquiries.
  • Completed weekly inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies and forecast future needs.
  • Onboarded new employees, including training, mentoring and new hire documentation.
Assistant Manager, 07/2002 to 08/2009
Company Name – City, State
  • Streamlined operational efficiencies by creating employee schedules, managing payroll, controlling inventory, organizing appointments and executing opening/closing procedures.
  • Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
  • Trained workers in every position, including food preparation, money handling and cleaning roles.
  • Coordinated preparation of customer meals and monitored food handling for safety purposes.
  • Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas.
  • Maximized food quality by closely monitoring shipments, preparation and food handling by team members.
  • Provided informal coaching and support during any given day and assisted and supported store associates in all aspects of sales and customer service.
Education
Associate of Science: Business Administration, 1998
Boston University
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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Boston University

Job Titles Held:

  • Sous Chef
  • Assistant Manager

Degrees

  • Associate of Science : Business Administration , 1998

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