Executive Chef

Kimani Hines

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Union, New Jersey 07083

Phone: 914-***-**** • Email: ************@*****.***

Objective: To obtain a position in the field of Culinary Arts & Hospitality Management.

Education:

Monroe College / Bronx, NY

Bachelor of Business June 2014

Major in Hospitality Management

Monroe College / Bronx, NY

Associates of Applied Science June 2013

Major in Culinary Arts

Work Experience:

Downtown Caribbean Eats July 2018- present

OPEN Restaurant (First Chef)

Help designed menu

Recipes,inventory sheets

Maintain safety and Sanitation

Manage Kitchen

Specials

Kept food cost 12%

Town Dock Tavern November 1 April2018

Executive Chef

Managed Kitchen

Plan and develop menu

Maintain safety and sanitation

Order and, scheduling

Alvin & Friends/ New Rochelle,NY February 2016-Nov 2017

Executive Chef

Managed Kitchen

Plan, and directed food preparation in the kitchen

Maintain safety and sanitation

Ordering, scheduling.

Oceana / New York, NY

Line cook February 2015- 2016

Worked vegetable station, plating, hot apps, and plancha

Responsible for the setup and mise en place of given station

Fast paced kitchen, dinner and lunch services serves an average of 150-200 covers respectively

Alvin & Friends / New Rochelle, NY

Line cook February 2014- 2015

Worked sauté, grill, fry station, and garde manger

Assisted Executive Chef with inventory, menu planning and new specials

Worked closely with the Executive Chef creating daily specials and new menu items.

BLT Steakhouse / White Plains, NY

Line cook November 2012- January 2014

Worked grill and sauté stations

Fast paced kitchen, serving average of 275-350 covers a night

Country Kitchen / Pelham Manor, NY

Sous Chef February 2013- November 2014

Managed Kitchen

Planned and directed food preparation in the kitchen

Worked grill and sauté stations

Assisted with menu planning

VIP Country Club / New Rochelle, NY

Internship/ Pastry Chef February 2012- 2013

Assembling pastries

Cake decorating, bread baking, catering

Captain/ Waiter

Worked at different events,; birthdays, Weddings, Proms

Responsible for the best service for the customers

Italy Externship August 2013

Learned proper Italian cooking techniques such as: pasta, pizza, sauces, bread making and pastries

Gained knowledge of traditional food and wine of Ferrara

Certified in The Art of Italian Gastronomy.

Competition : Chopped Finalist / Food Network

Summary of Qualifications:

Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access

Solid leadership and managerial background

Able to multitask with excellent organizational skills

Valid drivers license and passport

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