Category: CHEF

         ROOM CHEF           Summary    Motivated, personable professional with broad range of food and beverage experience, as well as experience with some of the world's leading hotel management companies in customer service and guest relations. Very quick learner and great when performing alone or with a team. Flexible and versatile, very organized, and eager to anticipate challenges at a higher level.      Highlights          Sous vide technique  Contemporary sauce work  Food handlers card  Focused and disciplined  High volume production capability  Well-tuned palette  Focus on portion and cost control  Inventory management familiarity      Scheduling proficiencyStandard operating procedures  Problem resolution  Deadline-oriented  Microsoft Office  Spreadsheet development  Employee training and development  Safety-oriented  Superior communication skills  Team player  Conflict resolution  Skilled multi-tasker  Excellent judgment  Adaptable  Organized  Fast learner  Staff training and development  Data management  POS systems  Scheduling            Accomplishments     Nominated/Awarded Group Leader at The Culinary Institute of America       Experience      Room Chef    May 2014   to   September 2015     Company Name   －   City  ,   State      Responsible for the daily operations of kitchens for both casual dining restaurant and fine dining steakhouse, as well as management of the steakhouse front of house operations.  Experience includes scheduling, payroll, and overall management of 20+ employees, training and development, creating seasonal menus, inventories, purchasing and receiving and assisting in the organization and delegation for large functions and special events.  Through costing and menu changes, reduced food cost percentage in both restaurants by 10%.  Slashed the time required to conduct monthly inventories for all food and beverage outlets by completely redesigning the structure and organization of inventory sheets and data input sheets.          Line Cook    July 2012   to   May 2014     Company Name   －   City  ,   State      Responsible for both pantry/garde manger and sauté stations, assisted in daily prep and production of all menu items, as well as preparation and execution of high-volume functions.  Worked with a small, tight-knit team and a constantly changing menu (rotated monthly), which allowed for more freedom of creativity and involvement in menu development.  Multiple ideas for popular nightly specials were added to the permanent monthly menus.          Room Dining Server    July 2011   to   July 2012     Company Name   －   City  ,   State      Delivered meals to guest rooms, providing full tableside service to guests for all meal periods.  Set tables per order, assisted in plating and presentation; assisted guests with all requests pertaining to food and beverage as well as other hotel departments and amenities.  Assisted pastry kitchen and garde manger stations in preparing items for amenities.  Performed departmental tasks such as conducting monthly inventories, daily requisitions, and participation in a regimented daily cleaning and organization schedule.  Utilizing pairing knowledge gained from studies for the Court of Master Sommeliers when speaking with guests, increased overall sales of wine for In Room Dining by 20%.          Patisserie Attendant / In Room Dining Order Taker    January 2010   to   July 2011     Company Name   －   City  ,   State      Patisserie - Responsible for all daily business operations including arranging and serving freshly-made desserts and pastries, coffee and espresso beverages, having very broad knowledge of the ingredients and execution of all products, storing and holding perishables in accordance with health code, including FIFO and temperature logging, sanitation and cleanliness standards, and recording inventory, purchasing and receiving orders.  In Room Dining - Answered guest and in-house calls pertaining to in room dining orders, as well as expedited orders, working closely with the kitchen, setting tables, arranging and expediting the delivery of daily hotel welcome amenities as well as many in-house conferences and functions.  In Room Dining - Streamlined processes regarding amenities, communications to those on future shifts, and redevelopment of printed restaurant menus for both MoZen and Pierre Gagnaire's Twist.          Cafe Barista    November 2008   to   November 2009     Company Name   －   City  ,   State      Created specialty coffee and espresso drinks, as well as a variety of hot and cold sandwiches, desserts and pastries.  Experience and daily tasks included keeping daily inventories, practicing standard food safety procedures, and maintaining a safe, clean and sanitary work environment.          Commis / Extern    September 2007   to   January 2008     Company Name   －   City  ,   State      Assisted in daily prep and production of all menu items.  Participated in preparation and execution of high-volume functions.  Trailed and trained in all kitchen areas, such as the hot line, raw bar, garde manger, purchasing and receiving.  Professional Achievements Court of Master Sommeliers - Introductory Sommelier Certificate 2013 Acadiana Culinary Classic - assisted Chef Jeremy Conner of Village Café, winning one gold medal and three bronze medals in multiple dish categories 2014 Soiree Royale Culinary Competition - 2nd place winner in meat category.          Education      Associate of Science   :   Culinary Arts  ,   2008    The Culinary Institute of America   －   City  ,   State  ,   US     Coursework in Hospitality and Tourism ManagementHotel and Restaurant Administration coursework  Voted Group Leader of graduating class.         Personal Information          Additional Information          Skills     Business operations  Costing  Creativity  Special events  Food safety  Inventory  Payroll  Purchasing/receiving  Scheduling