Jordan Abelson
Waterloo,ON
Summary
A seasoned Executive Sous Chef with a proven track record at Charcoal Steak House, I excel in kitchen management and team leadership. My expertise in menu development and staff mentoring has significantly enhanced dining experiences, achieving notable customer satisfaction. Skilled in fostering collaboration, I've effectively reduced food waste while promoting culinary creativity and operational efficiency.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Sous Chef
Charcoal Steak House
03.2021 - Current
- Increased customer satisfaction through consistent delivery of exceptional dishes, resulting in positive reviews.
- Ensured compliance with all health department regulations while maintaining a well-organized workspace for optimal efficiency.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly providing guidance towards improvement as necessary.
- Managed inventory control, reducing food waste and optimizing budget allocation.
- Collaborated with Executive Chef to design seasonal menus that showcased diverse flavors and techniques.
- Promoted teamwork among kitchen staff, fostering a positive work environment that encouraged creativity and collaboration.
- Enhanced dining experience by creating innovative and visually appealing menu items.
- Developed and implemented staff training programs to elevate culinary skills and knowledge.
- Generated employee schedules and work assignments and determined appropriate compensation rates.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
Head Chef
Abe Erb Waterloo
09.2017 - 03.2021
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Managed food costs effectively with careful menu planning, accurate portion control, and utilization of seasonal ingredients.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Developed strong vendor relationships to secure fresh, quality ingredients at competitive prices while supporting local businesses whenever possible.
Sous Chef
Charcoal Group
06.2013 - 06.2016
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
Education
KCI
KitchenerSkills
- Kitchen management
- Menu development
- Staff scheduling
- Coaching and mentoring
- Kitchen staff management
- Team leadership
- Kitchen operations oversight
- Hiring, training, and development
- Catering and events
Languages
English
Elementary
Certification
First aid certification.
Food handlers license.
Timeline
Executive Sous Chef
Charcoal Steak House
03.2021 - Current
Head Chef
Abe Erb Waterloo
09.2017 - 03.2021
Sous Chef
Charcoal Group
06.2013 - 06.2016
KCI