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Sous Chef Kitchen Staff

Location:
New Orleans, LA
Posted:
July 17, 2025

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Dwayne Richards

New Orleans, LA *****

*****************@*****.***

+1-504-***-****

Professional Summary

To obtain a position in a professional atmosphere where my culinary skills can be enhance with growth Summary of Strength

Sharp, innovative, quick learner, proven ability to adapt well to a challenge Communicate well with a wide range of personalities Creative and enthusiastic, willing to assume responsibilities Ability to understand and follow Misen En Place

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Chef de Cuisine

Frenchmen All Day-New Orleans, LA

August 2022 to Present

• Oversee the creation of standard operating photos, recipes, menu developing.

• oversight of the kitchen staff with primary focus on selection, training, and supervising of daily work assignment

• Monitor and train all staff in proper sanitation procedures. Ensure that all employees are in assigned uniforms and serving safe food.

• Oversee daily production in the kitchen department to ensure proper presentation and preparation for daily service.

• ensure proper food cost.

• Keep track of ordering a and weekly inventory

• Performing line duties when needed

Sous Chef

RUNWAY CAFE-New Orleans, LA

August 2021 to Present

• Directs food preparation and collaborates with executive chef.

• Helps in the design of food menu.

• Produces high quality plates, including both design and taste.

• Oversees and supervises kitchen staff.

• Assists with menu planning, inventory, and management of supplies.

• Ensures that food is top quality and that kitchen is in good condition.

• Keeps stations clean and complies with food safety standards.

• Offers suggestions and creative ideas that can improve upon the kitchen’s performance.

• Prepares food properly.

• Schedules staff shifts.

• Trains new employees.

• Orders food supplies.

• Monitors and maintains kitchen equipment.

• Solves problems that arise and seizes control of issues in the kitchen. Kitchen Manager

Langenstein's Supermarket

October 2020 to August 2021

Maintained timeliness and quality in high-volume kitchen Performed a great variety of task on both culinary and managerial sector Responsible for menu developing, produce high quality dishes for the store Maintain food cost, ordering and receiving

Offshore Cook

Baileys Catering-Lafayette, LA

March 2018 to March 2020

Maintained timeliness and quality

Performed a great variety of task on both culinary and managerial sector Responsible for menu developing, produce high quality dishes and plate presentation Reviewed menus for ordering food

Maintained inventory

Sous Chef

Fleur De Lis Catering-New Orleans, LA

March 2011 to October 2017

Maintained timeliness and quality in high-volume kitchen Performed a great variety of task on both culinary and managerial sector Responsible for menu developing, produce high quality dishes and plate presentation Banquet Captain/ Cook

Ralph On The Park-New Orleans, LA

March 2009 to March 2011

New Orleans, LA

Banquet Captain/ Cook

Maintain preparation for daily events

Maintain prep for various station. Manage a crew of three to six people Education

Associate in Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts

Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts Atlanta-Tucker, GA June 2009

High school diploma or GED

Skills

• Supervising Experience

• POS

• Culinary Experience

• Menu planning

• Inventory Control

• Banquet Experience

• Food Safety

• Catering

• Cooking

• Labor Cost Analysis

• Food Production

• Food Preparation

• Profit & Loss

• Restaurant Experience

• Menu Planning

• Pricing

• Leadership

• Kitchen Management Experience

• Time Management

Certifications and Licenses

ServSafe

Servsafe MANGER



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