Thomas Holloman

Sous Chef

North Las Vegas, NV **031

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702-***-****

Thomas Holloman is a highly competitive Sous Chef, who is passionate about Culinary and has the experience of being and award winning chef, Training Employees, management, menu planning and development, banquet, catering skills, butchering, strong leadership skills, banquets. Currently has a ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification. Thomas was a key role in launching the Grand Opening of several Fleming's Steakhouses though out the country as a member of the Corporate training team. In addition to Steakhouse experience his culinary skills includes American, Mexican and Italian cuisines

His Management skill level consists of budget labor reports, P and L reporting, inventory control, waste management., Scheduling, employees evaluations. Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Sous Chef

Ruth’s Chris SteakHouse - Baltimore, MD

July 2022 to December 2022

Relocated back to Las Vegas. Oversaw the scheduling for the BOH hourly staff. Place all orders from Sysco and Buckhead meat Co . Oversaw the everyday operations of the back of the house. Worked broiler and sauté station when needed . Butchered all meats and seafood needed for the day. Assist with bi weekly and end of month inventory.

Sous Chef

Smith and Wollensky Steakhouse - Las Vegas, NV

February 2019 to June 2022

Returning back to Smith & Wollensky after reopening inside the Venetian hotel . Oversaw the everyday operations of the back of the house, expedite tickets during service, conduct daily meetings with FOH and BOH on upcoming BEO's and daily reservations. Did daily inventory count of all proteins and Seafood. Worked broiler and hot line when needed.

Sous Chef

Four Queens Hotel & Casino - Las Vegas, NV

June 2017 to February 2019

Oversaw the everyday operations of Magnolia Cafe and the Main Kitchen of Four Queens Hotel and Casino .

Increased food sales by 20% by creating daily and weekly specials, reducing inventory waste by using waste logs, decreased labor cost by 40% and reducing overtime by observing the hourly staff and their habits and made the necessary changes .

Communicate with Reviving Department on inventory and volume, daily inspections of kitchen equipment.

Manage the staff of the back of the house ( Responsible for Managing 35 employees ) . Operate the Stratton Warren and Kronos Systems.

Planed, Develop and execute weekly menu specials for the Las Vegas Rotary Club a long standing client of 35 years of the Four Queens Hotel and Casino.

Chef Tournant

Ceasars Palace Las Vegas - Las Vegas, NV

August 2012 to June 2017

Worked the carving and grill station at the buffet. Assisted the chefs with temperatures checks and waste control. Maintain the quality control sheets. Manage the American station when the chef was absent. Then transferred to the food court . Responsibilities were to Supervise the cooks on the assigned stations. Implemented the cross training systems to reduce hourly turnover rate. Communicated with the chefs on inventory and daily volume . Assisted with end of month inventory. Banquet Chef

Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - Las Vegas, NV

October 2010 to June 2017

Met with the event coordinator on a weekly basis to discuss upcoming BEO's, schedule hourly staff assigned to banquets, weekly inventory for banquets . Met one on one with potential clients and provided tasting menus. Oversaw all operations for all banquets and off site events . Chef Tournant

SW Steakhouse at Wynn Las Vegas - Las Vegas, NV

December 2005 to October 2010

Responsibilities were to supervise line cooks and make sure all items were prepared according to chefs' specifications.

Assist chefs with daily line checks.

Worked saute, grill and other stations as needed. Expedite tickets during service . Assisted with weekly and end of month inventory.

Education

Bachelor's in Management

Johnson and Wales University

Skills

• Butchering, menu planning and development, labor budget reports, p & l reports, inventory control, waste control, scheduling, banquets. (10+ years)

Awards

Five Diamond and Five Star Awards, Triple AAA Award, EXXON Award,Forbes Travel Guide Four Star Award and five Star Award.

February 2008

Recipient of the AAA Five Star Awards, Best Steakhouse in Las Vegas at SW Steakhouse at Wynn Las Vegas . 2008, 2009, 2010.

The EXXON Mobile Travel Guide Five Star Award for Best Steakhouse in Las Vegas at SW Steakhouse at Wynn Las Vegas . 2008, 2009, 2010.

AAA Five Star Award & Five Diamond Award for best Steakhouse in Las Vegas at SW Steakhouse at Wynn Las Vegas, 2008, 2009, 2010

Received Forbes Travel Guide Four Star Award & Five Star Awards for Best Buffet in Las Vegas at Caesar's Palace Las Vegas 2012, 2013, 2014.

Certifications and Licenses

ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification, Certification Number 15074751

May 2019 to May 2024

ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification.

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