Executive Kitchen Leader with Menu Innovation
Resume:
LEIGHANNE
EDMONDSON
L
E Memphis, TN *****,
**************@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Focused and creative kitchen professional offering solid leadership background and cooking expertise. Develop new recipes to delight customers and bring in repeat business. Manage efficient, productive kitchen team delivering high- quality food consistently.
SKILLS
• Kitchen Management • Menu development • Food Safety
• Supply Ordering • Customer Service
EXPERIENCE
Chef Manager November 2023 - Current
La Baguette Memphis, TN
• Managed kitchen staff and coordinated daily operations to ensure efficient food preparation and service.
• Created seasonal specials to attract new customers.
• Led daily team meetings to discuss menu changes, guest feedback, and areas for improvement.
• Prepared menu items to suit unique preferences and win patron loyalty.
• Checked kitchen staff met preparation, portioning and presentation standards.
• Created and disseminated weekly menus and coordinated related supplies.
• Developed recipes for restaurant menu, selecting ingredients with target customer base in mind.
• Implemented proper food handling practices to maintain clean and sanitary kitchen environment.
• Developed seasonal menus and specials, incorporating local ingredients and trending flavors. Head Chef November 2018 - September 2023
Cordelias Market Memphis, TN
• Planned menus and prepared recipes for various dishes and courses.
• Promoted efficient kitchen operations, scheduling staff, coordinating workflow and enhancing processes where needed. Reduced waste and expenses using effective supply management, storing food and ingredients properly and rotating stock to prevent spoilage.
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• Oversaw daily operations in kitchen, ensuring efficiency and productivity.
• Maintained safety standards throughout entire kitchen, including safe knife handling practices.
• Developed innovative seasonal menu offerings in alignment with brand vision, resulting in increased patron satisfaction.
• Assisted in marketing efforts by creating visually appealing dishes for promotions.
• Tested new recipes regularly, incorporating guest feedback into final decisions on menu items. Enforced food quality, plating and presentation standards, guiding staff to follow established procedures to support consistency.
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• Developed creative and seasonal menus for restaurant guests.
• Discussed and prepared menus for special occasions and large-scale events.
• Cooked special order meals for functions and events. Assistant Kitchen Manager August 2012 - May 2018
Aldo's Pizza Pies Memphis, TN
• Rotated ingredients and cleaned storage areas to maintain high stocking standards.
• Handled customer complaints regarding food quality or service.
• Evaluated efficiency of current kitchen workflows to optimize productivity.
• Maintained inventory levels and ordered supplies.
• Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Managed kitchen staff and coordinated food orders.
• Trained new employees on kitchen procedures and policies.
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