Gabriel Cusack
Summary
Talented, high-performing Sous Chef with a solid 9-year industry background. Proven success building and leading teams through everchanging or challenging environments. Proficient problem-solver quick to adapt to any fast-paced or high-demand setting.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sous Chef - BarrelHead
Pillitteri Estates Winery
08.2020 - 01.2024
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in a fast-paced environment to serve 1000+ people daily.
- Developed close relationships with suppliers to source best products and ingredients while maintaining a cost-effective budget.
- Implemented successful cross-marketing strategies such as food and wine pairings, private events and many more.
- Enhanced overall restaurant efficiency by streamlining kitchen operations and implementing effective time management strategies.
- Boosted customer satisfaction ratings by consistently delivering high-quality dishes and maintaining strict adherence to food safety standards.
Assistant Manager - Meat and Seafood Department
Farm Boy
10.2018 - 10.2019
- Reviewed weekly, monthly and yearly profit reports to assess and implement strategies relating to company and employee efficiency.
- Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost product sales.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers while assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer products and individual preferences.
- Completed daily and weekly inventory reports to verify stock levels, address discrepancies and forecast future order needs.
- Supervised day-to-day operations within the Meat and Seafood Department to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
Line Cook Supervisor
East Side Mario's / Darcy McGee's
10.2017 - 06.2018
- Mentored junior cooks for improved cooking techniques, resulting in higher quality dishes and increased customer satisfaction.
- Assured food safety compliance by enforcing proper sanitation protocols and adherence to industry regulations.
- Addressed customer complaints promptly, demonstrating commitment to exceptional service and fostering repeat business.
- Upheld strict adherence to recipe specifications, guaranteeing consistency in flavor profiles across multiple service periods.
- Conducted regular equipment maintenance checks, identifying potential issues early to minimize downtime during peak hours.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music Business and Production
Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON10.2018
Skills
- Leadership Skills
- Safe Food Handling
- Inventory Management
- Workflow Optimization
- Detail Oriented
- Customer Service
- Conflict Resolution
- Organizational Skills
Certification
May 2021
Ontario Safe Food Handler's Certificate
Timeline
Sous Chef - BarrelHead
Pillitteri Estates Winery
08.2020 - 01.2024
Assistant Manager - Meat and Seafood Department
Farm Boy
10.2018 - 10.2019
Line Cook Supervisor
East Side Mario's / Darcy McGee's
10.2017 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Music Business and Production
Algonquin College
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