Hello
I’m Jason Swenson
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
adttua@r.postjobfree.com
Skills
Multitude of abilities, am skilled as a chef and a manager in the restaurant industry. Also have trade skills as a carpenter and HVAC installation and repair.
Experience
JUNE 2015-MARCH 2020
Applebee's - server, bartender, shift supervisor
900 Murdock circle; Port Charlotte, FL 33948
●Created wonderful experiences for guests by exceeding their expectations creating loyalty to the brand.
●Greated, engaged, and processed their orders from ordering, consumption, and payment.
●As shift supervisor, I was responsible for opening, running the operation ensuring quality control, and closing procedures including but not limited to tallying daily sales.
NOVEMBER 2010-MAY 2015
Debu Cafe - Executive Chef
1721 W Arlington Blvd; Greenville, NC 27834
●Ran all culinary aspects of high volume dining and catering operation, including but not limited to menu creation, inventory control, labor and productivity, staffing, and ensuring the utmost quality of every plate or box that was ordered.
●Successful in ensuring compliance of all local and state health codes.
JUNE 2005-NOVEMBER 2010
Hilton - Executive Chef
507 SW Greenville Blvd; Greenville, NC 27858
●Was completely responsible for the operation of a high volume banquet and fine dining establishment including but not limited to menu creation, quality control, and staffing.
●Remained in neverending compliance with all health department regulations.
●Always remained within the allotted budget allowed for the food and beverage department.
Education
SEPTEMBER 1994-AUGUST 1996
East Carolina University - Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality Management/Culinary Arts
Greenville, NC
After 2 years (1992-1994) transferred from Pitt Community College and pursued my degree as I worked my way up from a dishwasher to my first Executive Chef position.
Awards
1997 March of Dimes Chef Auction Chef of the Year
1998 March of Dimes Chef Auction Chef of the year
2012 Daily Reflector Hot Dish - Greenville's Best Restaurant
References Available Upon Request