Objective
To obtain a position as a chef in a restaurant. Where my experience will be
passes on to the next generation of cooks, while continuing to develop my
own style and eventually growing into a culinary Master "Executive Chef".
Professional Experience:
March 2012-March 2014 Dog Street Pub
Williamsburg VA,
Executive Sous Chef
. Managed and directed all back of the house employees consisting of 28
hourly and 2 salaried
. Developed and standardized all recipes for the pub and its menu
. Responsible for purchasing and negotiation with venders
. Made Seasonal menu changes keeping within the trends and theme of the
pub
. Started and executed Thursday Sliders which was a huge success causing
up to 1.5 hour waits
. Created and Executed 10 Beer dinners pairing creative food to
exceptional beers
. Worked within budgets for costs and labor with a 3.6 Million dollar
gross revenue
March 2011-March 2012 Trellis Caf, Restaurant & Wine Bar
Williamsburg, VA
Sous Chef
. Started and over saw Trellis Sunday Brunch
. Made seasonal changes to the menu using fresh local ingredients
. Creative bar menu changes to improve bar sales
. Started a deep cleaning program to improve the upkeep and maintenance
of the equipment
. Directed and lead the BOH in recovery efforts after hurricane Irena
. Worked within given budgets for Cost and Labor with a 3.4 million
dollar gross revenue
March 2008-March 2011 Twenty/20 Grill & Wine Bar
Carlsbad, CA
Chef de Cuisine
. Directly responsible for all twenty/20 kitchen staff consisting of 15
members. Responsible for all back of the house employees in the
absence of the Executive Chef consisting of up to 48 members
. Responsible for daily ordering for the restaurant, club lounge,
cafeteria and banquet events
. Helped create and implement all seasonal menu changes, special events
and holiday menus
. Gave high level support to the Executive Chef in maintaining food cost
and labor cost with a 2.5 million gross annual sales
March 2007-March 2008 Quails' Inn
Lake San Marcos, CA
Sous Chef
. Provided high level support to the Executive Chef in preparation,
management and creation of all food and staff.
. Enthusiastic response by guests by daily menu creations.
. Managed multiple banquets while overseeing dinner service in the
restaurant.
. Directly responsible for increasing speed, efficiency and quality of
food while lowering costs.
July/ 2005-March/2007 Friars' Folly Wine Cellar & Bistro
San Marcos, CA
Sous Chef
. Managed and directed a staff of six for dinner service
. Took an average annual food cost from 44% down to 29% within my first
months.
. Implemented and established recipe cards, training manual, inventory
and food control sheets.
. Aggressive and bold menu changes revived with record numbers of return
and new guests.