Sous Chef/Kitchen Manager Resume Example Indian Ladder Farms

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

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

Sous Chef/Kitchen Manager Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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