Sous Chef / Lead Cook

Sean Patrick Soska

Ashburn, VA *****

*********@*****.***

(571) 258 - 9394 (Cell)

Qualifications Summary

Experienced line cook in sauté, pantry and desserts

ServSafe Certification September 2017

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure

Excellent verbal and written communication

Strong leadership and managerial qualities

Education

The International School of Culinary Arts at the Art Institute of Philadelphia 2012 - 2013

Bachelor of Science Degree in Culinary Management

The International School of Culinary Arts at the Art Institute of Philadelphia 2010 - 2012

Associate of Science Degree in Culinary Arts

Experience

Air Culinaire Worldwide November 2019 – December 2020

Sous Chef / Lead Cook

Processed customer requests to include cooking, packaging and delivering

Coordinated with Chef to curtail food waste/loss

Maintained operational and logistical compliance through weekly evaluations

MacDowells Brew Kitchen March 2019 - October 2019

Sous Chef

Initiated food control program to lower food costs and track food waste

Assisted in rewriting summer 2019 beach menu

Decluttered and organized kitchen to run more efficiently

The Conche Restaurant September 2017 - March 2019

Sous Chef

Trained staff to produce high quality dishes

Arranged kitchen to streamline production and quality

Liaised with vendors to ensure quality, maintain steady pricing, lower food costs

Padella Restaurant November 2016 - September 2017

Westin Washington Dulles Hotel Herndon, VA

Executive Sous Chef

Simultaneously created and developed multiple menus.

Trained staff to execute menu production

Organized facilities to decrease loss and maintain operational costs

Managed large team to consistently surpass goals

Parallel Wine Bistro, Ashburn, Va May 2013 - February 2016

Line Cook / Sous Chef / Pastry Chef

Maintained comprehensive knowledge of all menu items both savory and sweet

Helped select and liaise with food vendors to accomplish a “Farm to Fork” menu

Managed small staff in accordance with owner’s financial plan

Re-conceptualized entire menu

United States Navy May 2001 – October 2006

Cryptologic Technician

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