Thomas Bach
Chef
Washington, DC *0002
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SKILLS
Thomas Bach is a skilled, dedicated chef with over forty years of experience in kitchen environments including sixteen years spent in restaurant kitchens in Europe. Thomas is committed to upholding professional kitchen environments where customer service is of the highest priority and has a particular passion for German cuisine and baking. Thomas holds a District of Columbia Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Manager’s License and is licensed to instruct culinary courses.
EXPERIENCE
Mr. Henry’s, Washington, DC - Sous Chef
September 2015 - October 2017
● Designed inventive dinner menus for upscale new American dining, integrating guest feedback on a regular basis.
● Produced dinner meals and desserts in a timely fashion for 45 covers per night.
● Maintained a high degree of sanitary conditions exceeding DC regulation requirements.
● Managed kitchen operations with a professional and positive attitude. Cafe Berlin, Washington, DC - Head Chef
January 1994 - January 2015
● Provided a deep understanding of butchery and baking skills to highly rated, fine dining, German restaurant on Capitol Hill.
● Acted as head chef, managing a kitchen of 10 back of house team members including sous chefs, prep cooks, and cleaning staff.
● Maintained a high quality, productive kitchen for a restaurant serving 100 covers per night.
● Designed and collaborated to create innovative dinner and lunch menus, including rotating seasonal, dessert, and special menus for diners, incorporating guest feedback resulting in high customer satisfaction.
● Maintained food cost control through inventory management.
● Acted as on site staff member for health department relations. EDUCATION
Albrecht-Durer School, Duesseldorf, Germany - Culinary Arts Certificate 1975 - 1978
The Albrecht-Durer School provides students with a three year education and apprenticeship in order to establish a deep understanding of nutrition, proper food handling, food presentation, and kitchen management. References
Gladly provided upon request.