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SOUS CHEF/KITCHEN MANAGER
Professional Summary

Talented leader offering over 10 years of experience in preparing and serving diverse foods. Motivates employees to exceed customer expectations in high-volume settings while maintaining strong quality and effective cost controls. Service-oriented with good multitasking, safety management and decision-making skills.

Skills
  • Recipes and menu planning and development
  • Staff Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Food Preparation and Safety
  • Food Plating and Presentation
  • Cleanliness
  • Safe food handling
  • Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
Work History
06/2019 - 12/2020Sous Chef/Kitchen Manager | Indian Ladder Farms - Altamont, NY
  • Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
  • Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
  • Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures andscheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
  • Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Applied knowledge of previous supply needs and forecasted business levels to estimate required supplies.
  • Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and increase efficiency in different areas.
  • Prepared identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
  • Coordinated and organized all restaurant inventory.
  • Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
  • Collaborated with vendors to source desired recipe ingredients while maintaining tight cost controls.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to source best ingredients at best prices.
  • Developed full, tasting, and special events menus to meet all establishment needs and maintain strong customer levels.
  • Aligned seasonal plans with ingredient availability and key area events for optimal promotions.
11/2012 - 11/2019Waitress/Line Cook | Pasta Pane - Clifton Park, NY
  • Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff, earning numerous recommendations from satisfied customers.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
  • Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
  • Suggested appropriate food and drink pairings to increase per-ticket sales.
  • Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
  • Greeted new customers, discussed specials, took drink orders and built immediate positive connections with guests.
  • Prepared identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
  • Checked each food item for freshness and provided feedback to kitchen supervisor for removal.
  • Upheld optimal staff and customer protections by monitoring food handling, cleaning and sanitation protocols.
  • Communicated closely with Food Expeditor to fully understand special orders for customers, including those with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
  • Handled portion control activities according to specified instructions provided by chef.
05/2018 - 08/2019Waitress | Hill City Grill - Oneonta, NY
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
  • Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
  • Took customer orders and capitalized on opportunities to sell special beverage and food options.
  • Upsold daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
  • Applied excellent organizational and multitasking abilities to handle simultaneous customer, team and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
  • Collected credit card, cash and gift certificate payments and dispensed change for cash transactions.
  • Prepared artistic menu boards highlighting current specials and promotions using eye-catching decorative techniques.
  • Took reservations by phone and walk-in, keeping scheduling demands and kitchen output in time to avoid overbooking.
  • Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff, earning numerous recommendations from satisfied customers.
  • Stayed up-to-date on menu changes to offer current and accurate information and help customers select optimal meal choices based on individual preferences.
11/2017 - 05/2018Line Cook | Toscana - Oneonta, NY
  • Prepared food items to meet recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
  • Prepared identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
  • Checked each food item for freshness and provided feedback to kitchen supervisor for removal.
  • Upheld optimal staff and customer protections by monitoring food handling, cleaning and sanitation protocols.
  • Prepared cooking supplies, ingredients and workstations during opening and closing procedures to maximize efficiency.
  • Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
  • Sanitized kitchen surfaces and equipment by cleaning grills, griddles, ovens and fryers
  • Changed and sanitized all cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
Education
05/2015Schenectady County Community College, Schenectady, NYAssociate of Arts: Culinary Arts
SUNY Oneonta, Oneonta,NYAssociate of Science: Environmental Science
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Indian Ladder Farms
  • Pasta Pane
  • Hill City Grill
  • Toscana

School Attended

  • Schenectady County Community College
  • SUNY Oneonta

Job Titles Held:

  • Sous Chef/Kitchen Manager
  • Waitress/Line Cook
  • Waitress
  • Line Cook

Degrees

  • Associate of Arts : Culinary Arts
    Associate of Science : Environmental Science

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