Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals. Well-rounded chef offering several years of comprehensive experience consistently preparing exceptional menu items to garner customer praise. Well-versed in creating new, seasonal menus and maintaining smooth and timely kitchen operations. Committed to delivering first-rate dining experience to guests.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel
Philadelphia
11.2005 - 11.2025
Prepared diverse dishes for hotel guests using fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
Supervised kitchen staff to ensure efficient workflow and high food safety standards.
Developed seasonal menus that reflected current culinary trends and guest preferences.
Coordinated with suppliers to maintain quality inventory and manage food costs effectively.
Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure smooth service during peak hours.
Trained junior chefs in cooking techniques, kitchen procedures, and safety protocols.
Monitored kitchen equipment for maintenance needs, ensuring optimal performance and safety.
Implemented new recipes while maintaining consistency in taste and presentation standards.
Checked quality of raw materials before use.
Prepared high-quality dishes according to established recipes.
Maintained a clean work environment by adhering to sanitation policies and procedures.
Inspected kitchen equipment for cleanliness and functionality prior to use.
Monitored food preparation methods, portion sizes and garnishing of dishes to ensure that food was prepared in accordance with the restaurant's recipes and presentation standards.
Stored foods correctly using correct storage containers and labelling systems.
Planned menus, ordered supplies and managed kitchen staff.
Exercised portion control for items served, eliminating waste.
Instructed cooks and other workers in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
Kept up to date with current culinary trends, as well as health and safety regulations.
Developed creative ideas for special events or promotions involving food preparation or presentation.
Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
Tracked ingredient inventories to estimate purchasing needs and prevent unnecessary expenditures.
Chef
Angie Island Grill
Philadelphia
06.2001 - 10.2004
Developed seasonal menus that reflected current culinary trends and guest preferences.
Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.