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FRANCIS TAYLOR
Chef
Exceptionally innovative Sous Chef with more than fifteen years’ experience in operations for local Atlanta restaurants preparing a wide variety of unique appetizers, soups, entrées, sauces, and desserts. Proficient in numerous cooking techniques and cuisines. Proven leadership skills with a history of training, developing, and fostering strong teams focused on quality, presentation, cost containment, and safety.
EDUCATION
Le Cordon Bleu -Atlanta
May 2006 - Associate Degree in Culinary Arts
EXPERIENCE
Lead Cook Café Bistro – Atlanta, GA Jan 2022 - current
Chef/Sous Chef Thrive – Atlanta, GA July 2020 – Jan 2022
Sous Chef Café Bistro - Atlanta, GA June 2017 – Apr 2020
Lead Cook Ruscello - Atlanta, GA May 2015 – Jun 2017
Line Cook The Smoke Ring - Atlanta, GA Feb 2015 – May 2016 – Jun 2017
Line/Banquet Cook Embassy Suites Galleria – Atlanta, GA Feb 2016 – Jun 2017
Sous Chef The Pig and the Pint – College Park, GA Apr 2014 – May 2016
Sous Chef/Line Cook Metrotainment Cafes – Atlanta, GA Sep 2009 – Apr 2014
Joe’s on Sullivan – College Park, GA – Sous Chef/Trainer
Epic Events Catering – Atlanta, GA – Event Cook/Prep
Joe’s on Juniper – Atlanta, GA – Lead Cook/Trainer
SKILLS
Special Event Planning
Cost Containment and Reduction
Food and Kitchen Safety (Servsafe)
Staff Leadership and Training
Purchasing and Inventory Control
Menu Development
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