Sous Chef Resume

OBJECTIVE:
To obtain a challenging and rewarding position as a Chef within the Fine Dining Food Service Industry that will utilize my progressive experience, instill inventive growth, and create future opportunities in the Culinary Arts.

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION:

El Centro College - Culinary Arts Associates degree in Applied Arts & Science ( graduation year: 2012)
Texas Chefs Association Student Chef of the Year
American Culinary Federation Knowledge Bowl Gold Medal Winner
Appointed President of the Culinary Student Association (2011)
Texas Chefs Association Member - Dallas Chapter (2011)
Member of the American Culinary Federation (2011 - Present)
American Culinary Federation (ACF) Knowledge Bowl Competitor - New Orleans, LA (2011)
ACF National Conference Volunteer @ Academy of Chefs Dinner - Hilton Anatole (2011)
ServSafe Safety Sanitation National Certification

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

October 2011- August 2012- Commissary Dallas
Sous Chef
Responsible for all kitchen duties. Ordering, inventory control, scheduling, and supervision of all kitchen staff. Working closely with the Chef de Cuisine on new menu concepts, specials, and food cost. Maintaining all menu items to recipe standards.

2010 - August 2012 - Confidential
Banquet/Garde Manger/ Breakfast Line Cook
Responsible for all opening kitchen duties at large hotel near DFW Airport

Banquet cold food preparation and completion
Cooking of all breakfast and lunch menu items and banquet orders
Experienced in corporate group events

2011 - 2011 - Confidential
Intern Cook
Preparation and cooking of all food items in a unique French Restaurant and Wine Bar with a continuously changing menu

Plating and service of all finished items
Culinary education and experience side by side Chef/Owner

2005 - 2011 - Confidential
Service Department Manager

Organizing and directing a Motorcycle Service Department for a multi-line dealership
Supervising and training builders, service writers, and technicians to be more effective in quality control
Implementing follow-up processes to maintain repeat-customer profit by generating current warranty and pre-paid maintenance call/mailing lists
Effectively managing difficult situations and problems with tact to minimize conflict in customer service, as well as internally
Hiring quality, experienced staff members to assist in up-selling parts and services
Payroll Processing for hourly /commission / tech flag hours
Maintaining budget and meeting monthly plans as the top Service Department of APS for ten out of past fourteen months
Establishing accounts with revenue-generating customers, such as Progressive Insurance
Training colleagues of sister stores on developing a stronger, more profitable department
Progressing from position as Builder/Make Ready > Service Writer/Tech > Service Manager within a 3-year period

2000 - 2005 - Confidential
Bar Manager

Supervising, hiring, training, and scheduling of bar and wait staff
Ordering and maintaining liquor and beverage inventory
Working closely with Chef on food product availability to insure successful catered events and entertainment
Creating and organizing theme parties and decor
Developing sports game schedules and playlists
Sustaining strong rapports with customers and staff members

OTHER POSITIONS HELD:
1999 - 2000 - Confidential Bartender, Server, Trainer
1999 - 1999 -Confidential Camp Counselor
1995 - 2000 -Confidential Server, Bartender, Catering
1995 - 2000 -Confidential Server, Concession Attendant, Catering Set-up
1997 - 1998 -Confidential Service Writer, Sales Lead

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

Freelance Catering Background
Competition Cooking Events include Chefs on Fire and Bits & Bites
Strong leadership and competitive market dexterity
Proficient internal/external communication
CPR Certification
MS Office/XP- Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access

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