Sous Chef Inventory Control

ASHLEY NELSON

**** ***** **. ******** ****, Co **022

Email: ***********@*****.***

A top-performing Sous Chef with more than 10 years of industry experience specializing in operating fast-paced, high-pressured environments, staff leadership, and training. Industry professional that has excelled as sole female chef within high-grossing restaurant in leading by example and exceeding employer and customer expectations. Seeking to leverage practical experience and technical skills to establish progressive career within a top-quality operation.

Areas of Expertise

Cost Efficiency

Productivity

Labor Management

Team Morale Building

Scheduling

Inventory Management

ServSafe Certified

Workplace Safety

Communication

Professional Experience

BUBBA GUMP SHRIMP CO. Denver CO 2015-Present

Sous Chef (2015-present)

§ Responsible for product ordering, inventory control, scheduling and minimizing labor cost

§ Quality-focused and adept at preparing and plating food in a high-volume, fast paced environment

§ Hands-on team player with a positive attitude, and a customer first mindset

§ Communicates effectively with a variety of different personalities

§ Ability to remain cool under pressure and provide creative solutions to problems quickly

Training Manager (2015-present)

§ Recruit, interview, hire, train and supervise back-of-house employees

§ Ensure that all employees have the required skills and knowledge to excel in their position

§ Assess all employee training needs and implemented a prioritized training program

§ Able to promote new approaches to learning and development as appropriate

§ Ability to instill a clear sense of purpose in others

MITCHELL’S FISH MARKET Cleveland, OH Pittsburgh, PA Columbus, OH 2011 – 2015

Sous Chef (2013– 2015)

Lead a staff of 20+ employees in operations of location averaging sales of $100,000 weekly

Enforce personal cleanliness standards and compliance with all relevant food and safety standards

Implement and monitor compliance with all in-house kitchen policies

Address any staff performance or training issues and take corrective action

Motivate team members and promote personal development

Fulfill all administrative tasks involving shift records

Identify meal profitability modifications

Lead trainer Supervisor (2011– 2013)

Manage all BOH stations and employees

Assist in the preparation and processing of invoices, inventory, and ordering

Remain abreast of all OSHA Safety and Sanitation regulations and standards to maintain safe work environment

Delegate operating tasks and foster a positive environment

Line cook (2011)

Prepared and plated dishes for more than 400 guests nightly

Operated broil, grill, sauté, fry, and prep stations

Assisted in restaurant nightly closing processes, and inventory management

CHILI’S BAR AND GRILL Macedonia, OH 2007 – 2011

Lead Cook

Ability to work well in a fast paced, high- pressured environment serving up to 300 guests per night, averaging $85,000+ in sales

Implemented knowledge of restaurant menu to accurately, and consistently deliver food preparations

Assisted in preparing and processing produce orders for kitchen inventory

Led new menu training for employees

T.G.I FRIDAY’S Akron, OH 2006 – 2007

Line Cook

Location averaging $90,000+ in weekly sales

Operated broil, grill, sauté, fry, and prep stations

Prepared food for 200- 400 guests nightly

OLIVE GARDEN ITALIAN RESTAURANT Rochester, NY 2005 – 2006

Line Cook Prep Shift Leader

Prepared food for popular restaurant averaging $150,000+ weekly for an average of 350-500 guests

Led 4+ employees in operating prep and sauté stations

Prepared soup de jour and all hand-made sauces

THE WINKING LIZARD TAVERN Peninsula, OH 2002 – 2006

Lead Trainer Supervisor

Supervised restaurant averaging $120,000 in weekly sales and serving up to 450 guests nightly

Trained all Hostesses, Bartenders, Servers on menu and Aloha system

Supervised the Line and Expo and oversaw adjustment of pars for Expo

Built and maintained customer relationships to ensure quality dining experience

Transferred to various locations to assist in openings of new stores

Education & Training

Diploma, Northwest High School, Canal Fulton, OH

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