Chef in Chicago, Illinois

EDUCATION CULINARY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA – HYDE PARK March, 2016 – April 2017 • Candidate for Associate in Occupational Studies, Culinary Arts EXPERIENCE RHINECLIFF EVENT CATERING| 4 GRINNELL STREET, RHINECLIFF, NY Off Premise Catering Manager July, 2017 – August, 2017 Develop and implement business strategies for food & beverage and catering operations that are aligned with company’s overall mission, vision values and strategies • Monitor status regularly and adjust strategies as appropriate • Recruit, manage, and train staff; establish working schedule and assess staff’s performance • Keep current on pulse of the guests, constantly seeking opportunities to follow up on their experience • Provide employees with the tools and environment they need to deliver the company experience • Coordinate the set-up of each function by verifying desired services and menu in advance with catering and sales • Confirm details of function with client contact; ask for last-minute changes • Schedule employees in accordance with the staffing requirements of each function; communicates details of function to employees • Manage the food and beverage service provided during banquets and meetings • Inspect banquet rooms on an ongoing basis and takes appropriate steps to ensure facilities meet or exceed company standards at all times • Manage the operation of the banquet services department • Maintain inventory of banquet equipment and supplies NOVELLA’S NEW PALTZ | 4 TERWILLIGER LANE, NEW PALTZ, NY Sous Chef May, 2017 – July, 2017 • Help in the preparation and design of all food and drinks menus • Produce high quality plates both design and taste wise • Ensure that the kitchen operates in a timely way that meets our quality standards • Fill in for the Executive Chef in planning and directing food preparation when necessary • Resourcefully solve any issues that arise and seize control of any problematic situation • Comply with and enforce sanitation regulations and safety standards ENCHANTMENT RESORT | 525 BOYNTON CANYON RD, SEDONA, AZ Line Cook/ Culinary Extern November, 2016 – March, 2017 • Set up line equipment, break down and clean line, change pans, and utilize product wisely • Demonstrate a working knowledge of cooking techniques, preparation, storage and sanitation • Cook menu items with speed and accuracy • Know and prepare for Banquet Event Orders as needed • Create daily prep list to maintain levels and handle checklists for opening and closing department THE EGG @ THE CIA | 1946 CAMPUS DR, HYDE PARK, NY Line Cook May, 2016 – November, 2016 • Prepare high-quality food items according to standardized recipes and instructions • Serve meals or prepares for delivery by using correct portioning, meeting outlined standards • Clean kitchen after preparation and serving, maintaining high standards of cleanliness. • Store or discard excess food in accordance with safe food-handling procedures. • Keep refrigerators and storerooms clean and neat. • Ensure food and supply items are stored per standards. • Operate and maintain kitchen equipment as instructed. • Assist in production planning, record keeping and reporting as required. • Assist in the ordering and receiving of all food and supplies as required. FIRE ROCK GRILLE | 7111 KALAMAZOO AVE SE, CALEDONIA, MI Server/ Expo/ Banquet Server May, 2014 – March, 2016 • Demonstrated thorough knowledge of menu, including preparation, ingredients and cooking methods • Took beverage and food orders and relayed information accordingly • Prepared checks and processed payments swiftly and accurately • Communicated with cooks to ensure tables order were prepared in appropriate time and quality BLUE WATER GRILL | 5180 NORTHLAND DR, GRAND RAPIDS, MI Host/ Server Assistant/ Barback/ Expeditor August, 2012 – March, 2013 • Greeted and seated arriving guests • Removed dirty dishes and cleaned table, chairs and surrounding area • Changed kegs, retrieve liquor/beer/wine for bartenders, washed bar glassware • Explained special orders to the cooks • Delivered completed orders to tables • Relayed pertinent information from kitchen to dining room