Professional Experience
Executive Chef
Coach's Bar & Grill October 2022 - Present
Sous Chef
Silver Harbor Brewing Co. April 2019 - July 2022 Kitchen Manager
Tapistry Brewing Co. September 2016 - July 2017
Education
KC
Krista
Curley
Executive Chef
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Talented and passionate chef with
15+ years experience, and 5+ years
of management experience within
the culinary industry. Experienced
in cooking various cuisines on all
different stations, motivating staff
focus and efficiency, and always
being committed to guest
satisfaction. Looking to obtain a
position that will utilize my skills,
abilities, and experience to
contribute to the company’s success.
Key Skills
Developed/Maintaining food cost and waste control management to meet company‘s target goals
Maintaining labor cost (18% or below)
Maintaining food costs (30% or below)
Handling inventory and all ordering for restaurant and bar Maintaining kitchen operations and staff structure while ensuring staff engagement and motivation
Utilizing education, essential skills, and team management within a fast paced environment Providing kitchen staff weekly scheduling
Hiring/Interviewing new hires
Ensuring the highest quality of food at all times
Developed /Maintained Food cost and waste control management to meet company‘s target goals
Ensuring kitchen staff adhere to set standards, procedures, department rules and sanitation requirements
Handled inventory and all ordering for restaurant and bar Keeping the workstation and kitchen equipment clean, organized and sanitized Managing the kitchen inventory and ensuring supplies are fresh and of high quality Created all feature menus on Canva and input all information for features on Toast Developed/Maintained food cost and waste control management to meet company’s target goals
Provided Kitchen staff weekly scheduling
Handled inventory and all ordering for restaurant and bar Maintained kitchen operations and staff structure while ensuring staff engagement and motivation
Provided coverage and support with line prep/cooking Organized and conducted weekly kitchen staff meetings to ensure that all teams were up- to-date and aware of upcoming events/changes
Associates in Applied Science in Culinary Management & Hospitality Management
Lake Michigan College at Benton Harbor, MI May 2012 - August 2016 Proficient in sanitation and safety
standards
Multi-tasker while executing great
attention to detail
Excellent teamwork and
communication skills
Mentored and trained incoming
staff on structure and execution of
food preparation
Highly proficient in managing the
high pressure, quick decision
making environments
Determined to exceed all guest
expectations
Prepared to cover and work any
position in the restaurant as needed