Alec Stevens
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Results-driven culinary professional with extensive experience in kitchen management, interpersonal communication, critical thinking, active listening, and the ability to rapidly adapt to change. Known for strong inventory management, station management, motivation, pro-activeness with a commitment to food safety. I have a diverse background and experience in team leadership/management as well as experience with team building and ready to contribute to a high-performing culinary team.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Citizen Capital Craft House
Sacramento, CA
02.2026 - Current
- Assist in daily kitchen operations, work all line stations, oversee prep, opening/closing duties and event dining.
- Manage inventory levels and scheduling.
- Train new kitchen staff on food safety protocols and standard operating procedures.
- Coordinate with front-of-house staff to ensure positive dining experiences, addressing any customer concerns with prompt and effective solutions.
Line Cook
Multnomah Athletic Club
Portland, OR
02.2023 - 01.2026
- Assisted in daily kitchen operations, worked all line stations, oversaw prep and opening/closing duties.
- Managed inventory levels.
Kitchen Manager
Rock Paper Fish (Permanently Closed)
Portland, OR
07.2022 - 11.2023
- Assisted in daily kitchen operations, worked all line stations, oversaw prep and opening/closing duties.
- Managed inventory levels.
- Trained new kitchen staff on food safety protocols and standard operating procedures.
Assistant Kitchen Manager
Bhuna Restaurant
Portland, OR
03.2019 - 07.2022
- Assisted in daily kitchen operations, worked all line stations, oversaw prep and opening/closing duties.
- Managed inventory levels.
Assistant Kitchen Manager
McMenamin's Zeus Cafe
Portland, OR
05.2019 - 03.2020
- Assisted in daily kitchen operations, worked all line stations, oversaw prep, labor management and food costing.
- Managed inventory levels.
Junior Sous Chef
Afuri Ramen
Sacramento, CA
06.2017 - 03.2018
- Assisted in daily kitchen operations, worked all line stations, oversaw prep and opening/closing duties.
- Managed inventory levels.
Shift Supervisor
Tankhouse
Sacramento, CA
06.2016 - 06.2017
- Assisted in daily kitchen operations, worked all line stations, oversaw prep and opening/closing duties.
- Managed inventory levels and scheduling.
- Trained new kitchen staff on food safety protocols and standard operating procedures.
- Managed five (5) employees.
- Assisted in menu development.
Skills
- Team leadership
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Food presentation
- Menu planning
- Food preparation
- Customer service
- Kitchen organization
- Mentoring and coaching
- Menu development
- Staff training
- Cost control
- Ordering and requisitions
- Vendor relationship management
- Recipes and menu planning
- Catering background
Timeline
Sous Chef
Citizen Capital Craft House
02.2026 - Current
Line Cook
Multnomah Athletic Club
02.2023 - 01.2026
Kitchen Manager
Rock Paper Fish (Permanently Closed)
07.2022 - 11.2023
Assistant Kitchen Manager
McMenamin's Zeus Cafe
05.2019 - 03.2020
Assistant Kitchen Manager
Bhuna Restaurant
03.2019 - 07.2022
Junior Sous Chef
Afuri Ramen
06.2017 - 03.2018
Shift Supervisor
Tankhouse
06.2016 - 06.2017