Anthony Watson

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Brampton, ON L6S 2E8

905-***-**** adh2tf@r.postjobfree.com

Executive Chef

A creative Executive Chef with over 15 years of experience working in a variety of establishments from casual dining to fine dining; with a flair for International Cuisine from Italian, French, Greek to the Caribbean; a creative and unique chef who has worked Nova Scotia and Ontario.

Customer Service Food Preparation & Presentation

Time Management Maintained an efficient working kitchen

Inventory Management Ensured efficient and flawless operation

Quality Assurance Developed & designed menus

Menu preparation Purchasing & Inventory control

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

Chef 2019 – present

Stavro's Greek Restaurant & Lounge

Oversee the prep process for both Mississauga locations

Manage and oversee the daily operations to ensure all products we up to standard

Manage inventory for both locations and ensured that locations are stocked and controlled for daily prep

Standardize process to ensure that both locations have a similar process; example portion control

Reduced waste through systematically incorporating standards for storage and packaging all meals

Worked with and trained staff in a variety of roles

Cooked and prepared meals for catering, take-out and dine-in

Adhered to health and safety regulations and ensured WHMIS standards were met and maintained

Executive Chef 2015-present

Skinny Chef Catering and Chef Services (contracts)

Upgraded menu and incorporated service coordination when required

Manage and run the kitchen assist bartender and servers with orders

Maintain the role of Pivot to ensure service excellence

Create drinks to pair with variety of dishes

Tweaked dishes based on customer needs and food allergies

Prepped for daily/weekly orders

Sous-Chef (contract)

Devil’s Paintbrush / Pulpit Golf Course, Caledon 2019

Created soups stocks daily

Ensured that the prep station was stocked and maintained daily

Maintained the pub menu and prepared meals for golfers including’ wraps, steak, pastas, fish etc.

Created daily specials including catch of the day different fish, steak and frites etc.

HEAD CHEF 2016 – 2018

JP’s Bar and Grill, Etobicoke

Created various Canadian and International cuisines

Redesigned the menu and increased sales

Created daily specials including soup of the day and specialty dishes

Managed kitchen, bar and waitress

Oversaw all food operation and preparation

Ensured inventory is maintained and placed orders when necessary

Maintained excellent customer service thus creating many steady customers

Chef 2014 - 2015

Montana Cookhouse, Oakville, ON

Worked daily on the grill to produce products to perfection

Conducted preparation for daily orders

Managed and organize staff as the Pivot call all the upcoming orders

Conducted weekly inventory

Associated daily with the managers and wait staff

HEAD CHEF 2011 – 2014

Good Times Bar and Grill / Good Vibes Bar and Grill, Etobicoke, ON

Created various Canadian and International cuisines

Created a new menu and increased sales by 40% within 3 months

Created daily specials including soup of the day

Managed kitchen and bar staff

Oversaw all food operation and preparation

Ensured inventory is maintained and placed orders when necessary

Maintained excellent customer service thus creating many steady customers

HEAD CHEF 2010 – 2011

My Friends Restaurant & Bar, Brampton, ON

Maintained weekly inventory and placed all produce orders

Planned daily menu and organized the kitchen

Organized and maintained refrigerated and fresh produce

Managed and supervised staff

Created and prepared International and Italian dishes

Assisted to maintained excellent customer service

KITCHEN MANAGER 2007 - 2010

Kelsey’s, Oakville, ON (Cara Foods)

Managed 15 employees, maintained and managed the Pivot Role

Acted as the Expo to ensure all orders were executed properly

Conducted inventory on a weekly basis

EDUCATION

Humber College - Culinary Arts (diploma) 1993

AWARDS AND SHOWS

Men Who Cook - Celebrity Chef Competition 2011

Live at 5 – Vine Pasta Grill (TV Series) 2004 – 2007

Montana’s Cookhouse Certificate of Excellence 2006

Symphony of Fire 1998

Culinary Art Show, Salon Culinary 1993

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