Chef in League City, Texas

JAMES J. THERIOT Cell: (832) 30... Dunlavy Lane, League City, TX 77573 [email protected] Proactively faces challenges while being committed to providing customers with excellent services and products. The capacity for directing others while under pressure and maintaining a high level of ethics and integrity in all dealings. Strategic planning abilities, handling multiple tasks with simultaneous deadlines and demonstrating good judgment and decision-making skills. A proven track record of success in building effective teams and interpersonal relationships while steadfastly pushing self and others for results. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE South Shore Harbor Resort December 2016 – Present Breakfast/Brunch Cook  Set up and cook for breakfast buffet, Chef in charge of menu items and room service  Prep for next day breakfast items  Prep and cook employee meals JT’s Smokehouse League City, TX October 2016 – November 2017 Chef/Owner  Managed restaurant design and buildout  Created menu and daily specials  Coordinated, supervised and directed all aspects of food production  Maintained high quality products and service levels  Trained and hired all staff  Enforced portion control, recipes and sanitation  Maximized guest satisfaction Lone Star Catering, Pearland, TX January 2003– November 2017 Chef/Owner/Competition Barbecue  Catering for weddings, office parties and specialty events  Grand champion winner at local events  Award winner in brisket, ribs, chicken, pulled pork and beans K. Hovnanian, Houston, TX May 2014- August 2016 Meritage Homes, Houston, TX September 2006- May 2014 Home Builder  Represented work-site in dealings with subcontractors, suppliers, customers and government inspectors  Evaluated the effectiveness of the schedule and made recommendations for improvements  Established and enforced quality standards for materials, workmanship and final product  Promptly and courteously responded to all customer questions and concerns EDUCATION Art Institute of Houston October 2014 –December 2016  Associates Degree in Culinary Arts  ServSafe food Handler Certificate United States Marine Corp October 1983- July 1991  Aircraft Mechanic